Perplexity has launched its Comet AI browser on Android, bringing smart summarization and ad blocking to mobile. The move positions the startup to challenge Google’s dominance where it might actually have a chance. This could be the beginning of a real shift in how we browse.
The Trump administration is actively working to establish crypto leadership through new working groups and legislation. But industry behavior may be the bigger obstacle to mainstream acceptance. The path forward requires more than just political support.
New tax rules in the OBBBA dramatically expand benefits for startup founders and investors. The Qualified Small Business Stock cap jumps from $50M to $75M, while exclusions can now start in year three. These changes take effect for stock issued after July 4, 2025.
Despite AI’s impressive capabilities, we’re not seeing dramatic labor displacement or productivity spikes. Economist Tyler Cowen discusses when the real impact will hit. The wait continues for measurable economic transformation.
Economist David McWilliams believes the AI investment frenzy is built on what he calls ‘digital lettuce’ – rapidly outdated GPU technology that’s bound to wilt. He arrived in the U.S. just 24 hours before his Fortune interview and immediately sensed the ‘boominess’ of American financial culture. Des
The crypto market is experiencing one of its worst quarterly performances, with Bitcoin dropping to $87,000 and down 31% from its all-time high. Analysts point to Federal Reserve uncertainty and massive liquidations as key drivers, though some predict a recovery ahead.
Nudify, a deepfake “nudification” site, has been fined £55,000 by UK regulator Ofcom for failing to implement required age verification checks. The penalty marks the second major enforcement action under the new Online Safety Act that requires sites to verify users are over 18.
YouTube is testing a new private messaging feature that lets users share videos and chat directly within the app. The test is currently limited to users 18 and older in Ireland and Poland. This marks the platform’s second attempt at in-app messaging after discontinuing the feature in 2019.
OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT for Teachers, a free suite of tools for K-12 educators that complies with FERPA requirements. The company also offers ChatGPT Edu for colleges, with both programs available at no cost through June 2027. This comes as schools become battlegrounds for AI companies seeking
WhatsApp is finally bringing multi-account support to iPhone users after years of requests. The feature will allow seamless switching between two accounts within the same app. Public rollout is expected later in 2026.
