
Business Insider25m ago
The 'Le Chaton Fat' meme techies can't stop talking about
Mistral's CEO, Arthur Mensch.
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"Le Chaton Fat," a fictitious Mistral AI model, has become the latest obsession in tech circles.
The viral meme emerged after Mistral rebranded its Le Chat chatbot as Vibe, sparking backlash.
AI leaders, including Replit CEO Amjad Masad, joined the cat craze.
Tech insiders can't stop talking about "Le Chaton Fat," a supposedly world-beating AI model from Mistral. There's just one problem: It seems to be fake.
The meme exp...
Business Insider40m ago
The people warning us about AI are also building it
Anthropic's Dario Amodei
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Anthropic has pushed for better safety protocols on AI. Now it's getting a firsthand view of the impact that can have on a business.
The AI giant's new models were sidelined by the White House over potential security risks. BI's Natalie Musumeci has a cheat sheet on the saga, which kicked off on Friday.
My colle...
Business Insider1h ago
More Big Tech execs are joining the Army Reserve as senior officers
Tech industry executives Dane Knecht, Serkan Piantino, and Sam Pullara commissioned into the Army's reserve ranks at a military base in Virginia, June 10, 2026.
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The Army has added three more tech executives to its special Detachment 201 reserve unit.
Det 201 members join as lieutenant colonels, advising the service on AI, cyber, and modernization.
The new troops come from places like Cloudflare, a major private equity firm, and Facebook AI Research.
A second c...
Business Insider1h ago
My great aunt helped raise me. She was a teacher, and when I became a teacher in my 40s, our shared experiences deepened our bond.
The author's Great Aunt Joanna helped raise her.
Courtesy of Nicole Johnson
My Great Aunt Joanne helped raise me, and we've always been close.
When I had a midlife career change and became a teacher, we became even closer.
She always had thoughtful advice while I was in school, and our shared experiences bonded us.
From early childhood, I was close to my Great Aunt Joanne. The youngest of my great-grandmother's five children, she was born long after her siblings, making her closer in age to...
Business Insider3h ago
This CEO spent years betting on remote work. Now he's evolving his stance because of AI.
Toptal CEO Taso Du Val said that it's beneficial for innovative teams to be in person.
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Toptal CEO Taso Du Val used to be a proponent of remote work and regular company off-sites.
He said he now believes that teams focusing on innovative AI initiatives should work in person.
Du Val said the company has spent millions on off-sites and didn't find them that productive.
A little over six months ago, Toptal CEO Taso Du Val told Business I...
Business Insider4h ago
Apple once faced a US export control on its 'supercomputer.' Steve Jobs turned it into a marketing moment.
Anthropic is far from the first first Silicon Valley giant to trigger US government export controls. Apple turned the prospect of a 1999 export limit on the Power Mac G4 into an ad campaign.
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Steve Jobs once turned the prospect of a US export restriction into a marketing moment.
In 1999, Apple's Power Mac G4 "supercomputer" exceeded the allowed computing threshold for US exports to some countries.
Apple released an ad that leaned into the US government'...
Business Insider8h ago
A mining billionaire made a major bet on SpaceX — and is eyeing potential ties to Musk's company
Australian mining billionaire Gina Rinehart has built major stakes in rare-earth and critical minerals companies alongside her iron-ore business.
Philip Gostelow/Bloomberg/Getty Images
Australian mining billionaire Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting has invested in SpaceX's record-breaking IPO.
Hancock Prospecting says it sees opportunities to work with SpaceX in critical minerals.
The IPO raised more than $85 billion and pushed SpaceX's value above $2 trillion.
Australian mining billionai...
Business Insider9h ago
Seth Rogen says the key to his 15-year marriage is accepting one reality about relationships
Seth Rogen said a healthy relationship involves partners who love each other, treat each other kindly, and are sexually attracted to each other.
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Seth Rogen says relationships last when couples adapt to "new parameters" and "new boundaries" as they grow.
He said he and his wife are "very different people" now compared to when they first met in their 20s.
"But we grew in a way that we stayed very compatible with one another," Rogen said.
Set...
Business Insider14h ago
Trump officials meet with Anthropic to discuss a truce
Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic.
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Anthropic met with Trump officials to resolve the export ban on Fable, POLITICO reported.
Anthropic argued the breach was minor, not a "jailbreak."
AI experts warn export controls may hinder US AI leadership, impacting innovation and competition.
Anthropic staff met Monday with senior Trump administration officials for their first in-person sit-downs after a federally imposed export ban forced the artificial intelligence startup to pu...
Business Insider16h ago
See the celebrities and business execs who showed up to the UFC fight at the White House
The White House hosted a UFC fight on Trump's 80th birthday.
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The White House hosted a UFC fight, branded "UFC Freedom 250," on the South Lawn on Sunday.
The event coincided with President Donald Trump's 80th birthday.
Trump cabinet and family members were joined by Mark Zuckerberg, Joe Rogan, and others.
The UFC fight that President Donald Trump had promised would be "the greatest show on Earth" finally took over the White House's South Lawn on Sunday night.
UFC F...
Business Insider17h ago
Rebecca Yarros is working on the 4th 'Empyrean' novel. Here's everything the 'Fourth Wing' author has said about the book so far.
Rebecca Yarros attends the PEN America 2026 Spring Literary Gala in May 2026.
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Rebecca Yarros announced that she is working on book four of the "Empyrean" series.
The "Fourth Wing" author published book three, "Onyx Storm," in January 2025.
The author has offered hints about how Violet Sorrengail's story will continue. Spoilers ahead.
Rebecca Yarros' next "Fourth Wing" novel is finally on its way.
It's been over a year since Yarros released "Onyx Storm," the third ins...
Business Insider19h ago
Anthropic's new models were restricted by the US. Europe's top AI startup has been waiting for this moment.
Mistral CEO Arthur Mensch and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei.
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The US imposed export controls on Anthropic's newest AI models. In response, Anthropic closed access.
The restrictions could play directly into Mistral's long-standing AI sovereignty pitch.
Mistral's CEO has warned for more than a year that Europe risks becoming dependent on US AI firms.
The White House's move to restrict access to Anthropic's newest AI ...
Business Insider20h ago
Your cheat sheet to Anthropic's latest drama with the White House
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei defended the firm's Mythos-class AI models in response to White House concern over their potential misuse.
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Anthropic is yet again in the Trump administration's crosshairs.
The White House imposed export controls on the firm's latest AI models. Anthropic took Fable 5 and Mythos 5 offline in response.
Here's what you need to know about the clash — and the questions that remain unanswered.
Anthropic is at the center of another showdown with the...
Business Insider20h ago
Your candy ads are about to get a lot more personalized, Mars says
Rankin Carroll is the chief brand officer of Mars Snacking.
Courtesy of Rankin Carroll
Mars is shifting toward data-driven, personalized marketing campaigns using AI.
One example is Snickers' AI-driven soccer campaign that offered a tool to send personalized jokes.
Rankin Carroll, the chief brand officer of Mars Snacking, says this new strategy will save money.
Rankin Carroll, chief brand officer of Mars Snacking, says the company behind your favorite candies like M&M's, Snickers, Skittles,...
Business Insider21h ago
7 of the best and worst outfits at the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry at the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival.
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The Tribeca Film Festival was held in New York City between June 3 and June 14.
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau were among the best-dressed on the red carpet.
Jeremy Strong and Nina Dobrev, however, missed the mark with their outfits.
If you were locked into the NBA Finals over the weekend, you might have missed another big event in New York City.
The Tribeca Film Festival was underway in M...
Business Insider22h ago
World Cup flightmare as Uruguay blames FIFA for travel chaos after an airplane mix-up
Uruguay's team poses before departing Montevideo last Tuesday.
Santiago Mazzarovich / AFP via Getty Images
Two-time World Cup winners Uruguay faced travel delays on the way to the US.
Paperwork issues meant their airplane lacked permission to enter the US.
It's only the latest travel issue to beset the World Cup.
One of the World Cup's most notable teams blamed FIFA after their travel to their first game was delayed.
Uruguay, which has won the tournament twice, was left waiting for the righ...
Business Insider23h ago
I started caregiving to support myself through nursing school. A 96-year-old man became one of my best friends.
Jake Benoit with one of the seniors he cares for.
Courtesy of Jake Benoit
Jake Benoit, who is studying nursing at Duke University, cares for older adults part-time.
He works for an agency that matches young carers with clients needing care.
The 26-year-old has bonded with the families who hired him and said it's a win-win situation.
This story is based on an interview with Jake Benoit, 26, of Durham, North Carolina, who is studying for a master's in nursing. It has been edited for length an...
Business Insider1d ago
Employers want entry-level workers with senior-level skills in the age of AI, a huge PwC analysis found
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AI is changing what skills employers want from their junior workers.
A major PwC survey found that employers want junior employees to have "traditionally senior" skills.
PwC's global jobs barometer analyzed over a billion job listings worldwide and millions in the US.
AI is raising the bar for entry-level jobs, according to a new PwC analysis of global job ads.
Employers in AI-exposed fields are increasingly looking for entry-level workers to have the...
Business Insider1d ago
We spent 3 weeks in Europe. Halfway through our trip, I realized we really should've followed Rick Steves' packing advice.
We (not pictured) packed way too much for our European travels and ended up regretting it.
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I spent three weeks traveling around Europe with my wife, and we completely overpacked.
Lugging our big bags around was miserable, and we didn't end up needing so much of what we brought.
We should've followed travel writer Rick Steves' advice and packed lighter, just one bag each.
My wife and I had just arrived in Amsterdam, the first stop on our three-week European trip with about...
Business Insider1d ago
I gave up a luxury cruise and scaled back my 60th birthday plans to afford an $11,000 ticket to the World Cup final
May Lee with her father at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
Courtesy of May Lee
May Lee, a lifelong soccer fan, bought a ticket for the World Cup final for $10,925.
She scaled back travel plans for her 60th birthday to afford the ticket.
This is Lee's first year going to the World Cup without her father, who died in 2019.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with May Lee, a 59-year-old seasonal broadcast engineer at a research station in Antarctica, and former marketing and c...
Business Insider27m ago
The new weapons in the newsletter wars are Claude and ChatGPT
Tyler Denk, CEO of the newsletter platform Beehiiv.
LRock Media.
Newsletter platform Beehiiv is integrating deeper with chatbots through a new AI writing feature.
The tool lets users automate tasks and adjust the look and feel of their newsletter via prompts.
The feature is available for users of Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, and other chatbots.
The next big battlefield for newsletter platforms is AI chatbots.
In a competitive market, platforms like Beehiiv, Substack, and Ghost have been duking ...
Business Insider1h ago
I took my 85-year-old dad on a bucket-list trip to a remote part of Alaska. It changed how I think about aging.
After traveling to Alaska with my 85-year-old dad, I learned aging doesn't have to halt adventures.
Catherine Cody
I took my 85-year-old dad on a bucket-list trip to a remote part of Alaska.
I worried my dad would struggle during our trip to Katmai National Park, but he proved me wrong.
His energy and sense of adventure made me realize curiosity doesn't have an age limit.
As I looked out the window of a tiny seaplane approaching Alaska's remote Katmai National Park, I felt my 85-year-old da...
Business Insider1h ago
Ukrainian soldiers have been ditching combat boots for what they call 'tactical Crocs' when they're off the front lines
Changing footwear is key for Ukrainian soldiers.
Dmytro "Liber" Zhluktenko
Ukrainian troops are wearing what they call "tactical Crocs" when they're away from the front line.
Soldiers say wearing combat boots all day isn't sustainable.
They say the shoes are a hit with younger troops.
Ukraine's soldiers are wearing what they call "tactical Crocs" when they're off the front lines.
Dmytro Zhluktenko, a Ukrainian soldier who recently transitioned from his role as a drone operator to a drone le...
Business Insider2h ago
SpaceX confirms it is buying AI coding startup Cursor for $60 billion
Elon Musk's SpaceX announced the deal with Cursor earlier this year.
Allison ROBBERT / AFP
SpaceX has announced its first major acquisition after a record-breaking IPO.
Elon Musk's rocket company said in a Tuesday filing that it had exercised its option to buy the AI coding startup Cursor for $60 billion, after the two companies struck a deal earlier this year.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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Business Insider4h ago
I'm the president of Bacardi North America. Here's a day in my life, starting with 2 breakfasts and ending with TV and current affairs.
Tony Latham.
Bacardi North America
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Tony Latham, the 53-year-old President of Bacardi North America, based in Miami. It's been edited for length and clarity.
I'm from Australia, and I've worked in consumer goods at well-known companies such as SC Johnson, Danone, and Unilever.
The US is the eighth country I've lived in in the past 25 years; I moved around a lot with those companies. I spent about 10 years in Asia, about eight in Europe, an...
Business Insider5h ago
This startup wants to pay for your email and photos to train AI — and it's on an acquisition spree
Mode Inc CEO Dan Novaes and tech chief Kiran Panesar.
Mode Inc
Mode Inc acquired Trimbox and QR Code Reader, boosting its reach to 100 million monthly users.
Mode Inc pays consumers for their everyday data, unlike gig-focused AI training startups.
Mode's acquisitions are part of a thesis that AI labs will need more consented data moving forward.
The next wave of AI needs your photos, receipts, and emails to get smarter. One startup wants to help you get paid for it, and it's on a corporate ...
Business Insider8h ago
Ukraine's newest attack drones are delivering the kind of strikes that its HIMARS couldn't for years
The GARA drone is an example of a Ukrainian drone capable of flying for dozens of miles. Equipped with some AI systems, it's a multifunctional platform.
Dmytro Smolienko/Ukrinform/NurPhoto via Getty Image
Ukraine's new drones are restoring a strike role it once relied on HIMARS to provide.
Recent videos show they're beating Russian jamming while carrying heavy explosive payloads.
Analysts say the drones have helped Ukraine regain momentum in recent weeks.
Three thousand feet above the field...
Business Insider12h ago
8 crew members are presumed dead after a B-52 bomber crashed at California's Edwards Air Force Base
Leon Neal/Getty Images
A B-52 bomber crashed at Edwards Air Force Base, likely leaving eight crew members dead.
The crash occurred during a routine test mission shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base.
The Edwards Air Force Base is known for advanced flight testing programs.
Eight crew members are believed dead after an Air Force B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday.
Emergency responders rushed to the scene after the aircraf...
Business Insider16h ago
Rivian CEO says company will release tech similar to Tesla FSD later this year
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said the company will release supervised self-driving tech this year, with hands-free, eye-off driving coming in 2027.
Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Rivian
Rivian is developing autonomous-driving technology for its next-generation vehicles.
CEO RJ Scaringe said the company is set to release Tesla FSD-like self-driving later this year.
Autonomous driving is also part of Rivian's plans for a robotaxi launch through Uber.
Rivian's CEO says the company is on track to r...
Business Insider17h ago
United confirms 'Eurobusiness' economy layout on its new Airbus A321XLRs
United Airlines is testing blocked middle seats on its Airbus A321XLRs. This could secure more revenue while simultaneously saving on labor costs.
Joe Raedle/Getty Images
United Airlines plans to block some middle seats on Airbus A321XLR aircraft.
The seats resemble "Eurobusiness" and will likely come at an upcharge.
Blocking middle seats ensures it staffs the minimum number of flight attendants possible.
United Airlines is testing something new in economy class: blocked middle seats.
A vir...
Business Insider18h ago
Watchdog says too few of the US Air Force's flying gas stations are ready to fly missions
An airman unloads cargo from a KC-135 Stratotanker.
Andrew Sinclair/US Air Force
Air Force tankers have fallen short of readiness standards from 2019 to 2025, according to a new watchdog report.
Reported problems include parts shortages, maintenance staffing gaps, and insufficient infrastructure.
Military demand for aerial refueling has surged during recent major combat operations.
The US Air Force's aerial refueling tanker fleet has fallen short of its readiness goals every year since 2019...
Business Insider19h ago
Rupert dreamed it, Lachlan bought it: the strategy behind Fox's $22 billion Roku acquisition
Lachlan Murdoch and Rupert Murdoch's Fox is buying Roku. But why?
Adrian Edwards/GC Images
There are so many things to stream. Wouldn't it be great if you could see them all in one place?
And if you owned the place everyone came to when they wanted to stream, wouldn't that be worth a lot of money?
That's the logic behind the Fox/Roku deal. Except …
Rupert Murdoch chased the TV Guide of the Future for years. He spent billions trying to build an on-screen map for digital television before giv...
Business Insider20h ago
I tried and ranked 4 barbecue sauces. The best one was both tangy and sweet.
I ranked four different store-bought barbecue sauces. My favorite was the perfect balance of tangy and sweet.
Erin McDowell/Business Insider
I ranked four store-bought barbecue sauces from worst to best.
They all paired well with chicken nuggets, though some were thicker and more flavorful than others.
I liked the barbecue sauces from Sweet Baby Ray's the most, including the no-sugar-added variety.
Barbecue season is here, so I set out to find the brand that delivers the tastiest barbecue s...
Business Insider21h ago
This chart shows how Fox buying Roku could create a streaming giant with more TV viewership than Netflix
Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch is making a major acquisition that will boost his company's streaming presence.
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Fox is pushing further into free, ad-supported streaming by buying Roku.
Acquiring Roku's free streamer will give Fox a larger TV viewership share than Netflix.
Tubi and The Roku Channel have gained popularity among audiences as paid streamers get pricier.
Fox mostly sat out the streaming wars, but it could soon surpass Netflix in TV viewership anyway.
Buying Roku w...
Business Insider21h ago
Why 25 billion impressions means nothing, according to Mars Snacking CBO Rankin Carroll
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Business Insider22h ago
I always dreamed of moving to New York City. After living there for 5 years, I found an even better home in New England.
After five years of living in NYC, I moved to Providence, Rhode Island.
Rachel Meghan Quint
I grew up in San Diego and moved to New York City for college.
Living in New York was great, but after five years there, I started to feel overwhelmed.
Now, I live in Providence, Rhode Island, and I don't think I'll ever leave.
Ever since I was a child, I knew I wanted to leave my home in San Diego County behind and pursue a career in theatre on the East Coast.
In my teens, I applied exclusively to ...
Business Insider23h ago
15 actors who transformed themselves into real-life tech company CEOs and founders
Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg, and the real Mark Zuckerberg.
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Jeremy Strong is making headlines for his portrayal of Mark Zuckerberg in "The Social Reckoning."
The upcoming film is the latest in a new genre of entertainment: the startup biopic.
Sebastian Stan, Jared Leto, and Amanda Seyfried have all played tech CEOs for TV shows and movies.
We've all heard of musician and actor biopics; now, it's time for the latest innovation in biopic...
Business Insider1d ago
I live in a van full-time without a remote job. There are challenges, but I've found sustainable ways to fund my lifestyle.
I've been living in a van and doing gig work for about two years now.
Koi Reid
I embarked on full-time van life after struggling with the constraints of a more traditional job.
Now, I run a mobile business, work seasonal roles, and take on gig jobs while on the road.
Seasonal and gig work can be chaotic, but the lifestyle works well for me.
My first "real" job after college began in 2020, working as a remote program manager for an environmental nonprofit. I thought I had landed the perfect ...
Business Insider1d ago
New tech and tactics are giving Ukraine rare momentum against Russia
Ukraine is getting a new upper hand on the battlefield.
Diego Herrera Carcedo/Anadolu via Getty Images
Ukraine is using new drones and offensive tactics to slow Russia and regain some ground.
The shift is challenging the static, grinding war that has defined the front.
Russia still maintains certain advantages, and Ukraine's opening may not last.
Ukraine's new tactics and drone tech have allowed it to build rare momentum against Russia, according to analysts, Ukrainian officials, and Wester...
Business Insider1d ago
Gas prices have fallen for 3 straight weeks, but they're still above $4 a gallon
Gas prices are falling, but remain above $4 per barrel.
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The average price of gas has fallen for three consecutive weeks, according to AAA data.
Average prices across the US are still above $4 per gallon as of Monday morning.
Oil prices slumped after the US and Iran agreed on a tentative deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Pain at the pump is easing.
The average price of gas across the US has fallen for three consecutive weeks, and con...
Business Insider27m ago
This AI robot startup thinks humanoids are overrated
Genesis AI's robot Eno
Genesis AI
Genesis AI unveiled Eno, a wheeled robot with three panels that can fold down when not in use.
The Khosla Ventures and Eric Schmidt-backed startup plans to deploy robots by the end of 2026.
Genesis AI is using sensor-packed gloves to train robots on expert human work.
There's a new entrant in the race to build a general-purpose robot, and it does not look human.
Robotics startup Genesis AI unveiled Eno on Tuesday, a wheeled robot with two arms, but instead ...
Business Insider1h ago
I graduated from UC Berkeley with a job lined up, but I was quickly laid off. I found my next job by cold emailing.
The author was laid off from her first job after college.
Courtesy of Monique Evdokiou
After graduating from UC Berkeley, I felt prepared to enter the workforce with a job lined up.
Within months, my position was eliminated, forcing me to rethink and find something new quickly.
After cold emailing targeted companies in my field, I landed a new job.
After landing an entry-level position at a PR firm specializing in hospitality, I eagerly awaited my start date, which was just weeks after my g...
Business Insider1h ago
The European mind cannot comprehend US ad breaks
Netherlands players during a hydration break in their game against Japan on Sunday.
Michael Steele/Getty Images
FIFA introduced 3-minute hydration breaks for this year's World Cup due to the hot weather.
But many broadcasters are taking the chance to show more commercials.
It also changes the flow of the game, giving teams a chance to regroup like in a timeout.
Soccer players and fans have criticized one very American addition to the World Cup: commercial breaks.
A soccer game usually consi...
Business Insider3h ago
The same ride on Uber and Lyft, 29 different prices: What researchers found when they tested the apps
A Consumer Reports study found that Uber and Lyft can charge users different prices, even when they request rides at the same time.
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Prices on Uber and Lyft vary — even when riders want the exact same ride, a new report finds.
Consumer Reports collected pricing data across the US as part of an investigation published Tuesday.
Uber and Lyft dispute the findings, saying that their prices change every second.
Not everyone sees the same prices on Uber and Lyft, ac...
Business Insider4h ago
I worked with Jeff Bezos at Amazon in the early 2000s. He was amazingly intense and made me rethink the way I view the world.
David Selinger.
Courtesy of David Selinger
David Selinger cofounded Deep Sentinel, an AI security firm, after working at Amazon in the early 2000s.
At Amazon, Selinger worked directly with Jeff Bezos, which shaped his AI and business acumen.
Deep Sentinel, backed by Bezos, uses AI to prevent crime and innovate home security.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with David Selinger, the 48-year-old CEO of Deep Sentinel, based in Pleasanton, California. It's been edited for length...
Business Insider8h ago
Perplexity's CEO shares 2 founder lessons he learned from Jensen Huang and Elon Musk
Perplexity CEO shares what he learned from Jensen Huang and Elon Musk about working.
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Perplexity's CEO said he learned valuable lessons from Nvidia's Jensen Huang and Tesla's Elon Musk.
Srinivas said that he doesn't agree with founding a company only to sell it for the money.
"You always need to be doing something," he said. "You need to work forever."
Perplexity's CEO shared two unusual pieces of advice he learned from the leaders of two of the world's biggest compani...
Business Insider9h ago
I went back to China after losing the H-1B lottery 3 times. The reverse culture shock was harder than I expected.
Charlie Fang returned to China after losing the H1-B lottery three times.
Provided by Charlie Fang
Charlie Fang, now 31, grew up in China, and attended a high school where studying abroad was common.
Studying and working in the US led him to adopt a different understanding of work-life balance.
He returned to China in 2024 after entering the H-1B visa lottery three times and says he's experiencing culture shock.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Charlie Fang, 31, who wor...
Business Insider12h ago
Microsoft turns to Amazon for help with GitHub's AI-driven capacity issues
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.
George Chan/Getty Images
GitHub used to run its own data centers, and Microsoft aimed to move GitHub to Azure by 2027.
This year, GitHub has faced capacity and reliability issues after an AI-driven surge in usage.
Now, GitHub is adding capacity from Amazon's cloud to address the issues.
Microsoft is turning to its biggest cloud rival, Amazon, to help address capacity issues on its GitHub coding platform following a series of AI-driven outages, according to two p...
Business Insider16h ago
Aldi is giving away free boxes of groceries for 4 days. Here's how to get one.
ALDI
Aldi launched free "Blind Boxes" featuring mystery grocery items for budget-savvy shoppers.
From June 22-25, Aldi will release themed boxes featuring protein and fiber products.
The giveaway taps into consumer trends for budget-friendly and nutritious food options.
Aldi is betting that shoppers' love of mystery boxes extends to the grocery aisle.
The discount grocer, known for its low prices and private-label products, announced Monday that it will give away free "Aldi Blind Boxes" for...
Business Insider17h ago
1.5 million Defense Department workers are now using the military's generative AI every day, Pentagon official says
GenAI.mil is DoD's hub for artificial intelligence programs for US military personnel and workers.
US Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Shane Smith
1.5 million DoD personnel and employees are using the military's enterprise AI program, a senior official shared.
GenAI.mil launched in December 2025 with roughly 80,000 daily users.
The Trump administration has aggressively pushed AI tools and capabilities across the federal government.
The number of Department of Defense workers usin...
Business Insider18h ago
Vintage photos show what New York City was like the last time the Knicks were NBA champions
New York Knicks guard Walt Frazier during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Madison Square Garden in 1973.
AP
The New York Knicks won their first NBA championship since 1973 on Saturday.
It's been a long 53 years for long-suffering New Yorkers.
Here's what the Big Apple was like the last time the Knicks were world champs.
Cue the Frank Sinatra song — New Yorkers are on top of the world this week.
After a 53-year-long drought, the New York Knicks are finally able to bring the Larry O'...
Business Insider19h ago
I thought vaping was harmless until I couldn't stop. I co-founded a company with my best friend to help others quit.
Caroline Huber cofounded Jones.
Courtesy of Caroline Huber
Caroline Huber started a nicotine replacement company targeted toward Gen Z.
She and her best friend had both struggled to quit vaping.
They make time for their friendship outside working together.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Caroline Huber, cofounder and co-CEO of Jones. It has been edited for length and clarity.
I started smoking very casually, mostly at parties after I'd had a few drinks. I wasn't depend...
Business Insider20h ago
Factory CEO says he bought each of his 30 employees a $3,000 cooling mattress cover so 'they'll be sharper' at work
Factory's CEO said that he bought employees $3,000 Eight Sleep mattress covers because he was "optimizing for output."
Eight Sleep
Factory CEO Matan Grinberg said he bought 30 employees $3,000 mattress covers so they could be "sharper."
Grinberg said he bought products from Eight Sleep. The smart covers use liquid tubing to cool and heat a bed.
"I want to make sure everyone is squeezing out every ounce of brain power they have," he told Business Insider.
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Business Insider21h ago
Every US state ranked by high school graduation rate, from lowest to highest
Kentucky has the highest high school graduation rate in the US at 93.60%.
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Business Insider compared the most recent graduation rates reported by all 50 states.
Kentucky had the highest graduation rate at 93.60%, while Alaska had the lowest, falling under 80%
High school diploma requirements can vary by state.
Students' chances of tossing their graduation caps on time can vary widely by the US state where they attend high school.
In Alaska, the rate of students who grad...
Business Insider21h ago
Trump's student-loan limits for nurses are about to take effect. GOP lawmakers advanced a plan to reverse them.
President Donald Trump's student-loan borrowing caps are set to take effect July 1.
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Trump's new student-loan borrowing caps are set to take effect on July 1.
The House GOP advanced an amendment to include advanced nursing programs in the higher borrowing cap.
Only 11 programs that meet the department's definition of a "professional" program qualify for the $200,000 cap.
The debate over President Donald Trump's student-loan borrowing caps continues.
Hous...
Business Insider23h ago
I've been on more than 50 cruises. There are 9 things I never buy on board.
I've sailed on a lot of cruises, which has helped me figure out what's a great deal and what's better to skip.
Amanda Adler
As an avid cruiser, I'll splurge on onboard luxuries like fine dining, spa services, or cocktails.
However, some extras, like balcony rooms and souvenir photos, never feel worth the cost to me.
I think unlimited drink packages and high-end, duty-free purchases are rarely a good value.
I've been on more than 50 cruises over the years, which has given me a strong sense o...
Business Insider1d ago
I live in a tiny NYC apartment, but still shop in bulk. Here are 8 things my roommate and I always buy at Costco.
Costco has a great selection of bulk items that still fit in my small New York City apartment.
Morgan Hudgins
My roommate and I live in a tiny New York City apartment, but we love to buy bulk items at Costco.
Our go-tos include the Amylu chicken breakfast sausage links and Spindrift sparkling water.
We love the Good Foods avocado mash, since it lasts a long time and fits in our small fridge.
I've been an avid Costco shopper since childhood, and fondly remember taking a trip to the warehouse...
Business Insider1d ago
Fox steps up streaming ambitions with $22 billion Roku acquisition
Fox is making a big bet on streaming TV by entering a deal to acquire the connected-TV platform Roku.
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Fox is making its biggest bet yet on streaming TV.
Fox on Monday announced it had entered an agreement to acquire Roku for a mix of cash and stock. The deal gives Roku an enterprise value of around $22 billion, Fox said.
The deal combines Fox's sports, news, and entertainment content with Roku's connected-TV devices and d...
Business Insider1d ago
KFC's Colonel is getting a glow-up
KFC's global modernization effort includes a new logo and packaging, menu upgrades, and restaurant redesigns, all aimed at improving the customer experience.
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KFC is undergoing a global brand overhaul to modernize while keeping its nostalgic elements.
The Colonel faces competition in the chicken market, especially in the US, despite global growth.
The legacy chain's strategy hinges on digital engagement, new menu items, and immersive experiences.
The Colonel is staying put. Almost everyt...
Business Insider1d ago
I lost my job, got divorced, and had to move within weeks. I found purpose in building a layoff support tool.
Amanda Snyder Cathey built a free layoff support tool.
Stephanie Alvarez Ewens
Amanda Snyder Cathey said she lost her job the day after she finalized her divorce.
The product designer said she was surprised to learn that she qualified for certain benefits.
The experience inspired her to share her findings with others by vibe coding a free layoff support tool.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Amanda Snyder Cathey, a senior product designer in Santa Fe, New Mexico, who bu...