Reid Hoffman weighs in on the ‘tokenmaxxing’ debate
Reid Hoffman says tracking AI token use can gauge adoption, but cautions it should be paired with context and not treated as a direct productivity metric.
Anthropic co-founder confirms the company briefed the Trump administration on Mythos
In an interview at the Semafor World Economy summit this week, Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark explained why the company was still engaged with the U.S. government while simultaneously suing them.
Google adds AI Skills to Chrome to help you save favorite workflows
Google is adding “Skills” to Chrome, letting users save and reuse AI prompts across websites. The feature builds on Gemini’s browser integration.
How the rewards app Freecash scammed its way to the top of the app stores
Freecash was removed from Apple’s App Store after TechCrunch reached out for comment.
Stanford report highlights growing disconnect between AI insiders and everyone else
Stanford’s latest AI Index shows a widening gap between experts and the public, with rising anxiety over jobs, healthcare, and the economy.
EFF is the latest organization to leave X
The EFF follows the departure of various news organizations and others who no longer find X a viable source of traffic.
Meta AI app climbs to No. 5 on the App Store after Muse Spark launch
The app was ranking No. 57 on the App Store just before Meta AI’s new model launched. Now it’s No. 5 — and rising.
X brings back Voice Notes to X Chat
X Chat brings back Voice Notes to DMs and group chats after removing the option during the upgrade.
Poke makes AI agents as easy as sending a text
Poke brings AI agents to everyday users via text message by handling tasks and automations without complex setup, apps, or technical know-how.
Astropad’s Workbench reimagines remote desktop for AI agents, not IT support
Astropad’s Workbench lets users remotely monitor and control AI agents on Mac Minis from iPhone or iPad, with low-latency streaming and mobile access.