AI-focused tech firms are increasing office space searches nationwide, with tours up 85% year-over-year through May, according to VTS. While Silicon Valley, San Francisco, and New York lead, demand is…
An analysis of Y Combinator's 2026 batch data reveals that 77% of 477 startups are based in San Francisco, signaling a re-concentration of AI startups in one city. The trend contradicts the remote-wor…
Anthropic has leased an entire 16-floor office building in Manhattan's Hudson Square and plans to double its New York City workforce to over 1,000 employees by the end of 2026, up from fewer than 500 …
AI startup Rilla spends $1.7 million annually on housing stipends, offering employees $18,000 each if they live within a 10-minute bike ride of its Williamsburg office, where studios rent for $4,000 a…
Anthropic is expanding its presence in Manhattan, contributing to a surge in artificial intelligence activity in New York City. The move underscores the city's growing role as a hub for AI companies a…
Google announced its Made by Google 2026 event for August 12 in New York City, where it is expected to unveil the Pixel 11 series, Pixel Watch 5, and possibly new Pixel Buds Pro. The event will focus …
A new parent opened a Trump Account for their newborn daughter, receiving a $1,000 government seed investment. The account, available for children born between 2025 and 2028, grows tax-free and can be…
A developer reflects on the history of the United States, tracing its journey from the asteroid impact that wiped out dinosaurs to modern AI breakthroughs. The piece highlights key innovations such as…
Hundreds gathered in Tompkins Square Park for the Summer of Ludd festival, featuring a play about the Luddite movement and activities promoting offline community, as Gen Z channels rage against Big Te…
Alpha School, an AI-powered private school in New York City, has launched a second location called Founders School that guarantees students will graduate with a business valued at $1 million or refund…
Teachers, parents and students in New York City are pushing back against AI tools and Chromebook deployments in schools, citing concerns about student privacy, inappropriate use and lack of clear guid…
Researchers are exploring 'weather jiu-jitsu' to mitigate extreme weather impacts by subtly altering storm paths using AI and atmospheric models. Simulations suggest Hurricane Sandy's path could have …
Google, Amazon, and Microsoft are facing investor scrutiny over the massive water consumption of their AI data centers, which consumed nearly 1 trillion liters in North America in 2025. Shareholder re…
The San Jose City Council approved a proposal to place ranked-choice voting for special elections on the 2028 primary ballot, aiming to cut costs by eliminating runoff elections. The measure, which wo…
Polaroid launched an international ad campaign criticizing AI and data centers, with billboards featuring anti-tech slogans like 'Go jump in some water before the data centers drink it all up.' The ca…
New York City voters head to the polls on election day, with a reminder that registered Democrats in NY-12 can vote for Alex Bores for Congress, a race argued to be crucial for sensible AI policy. The…
Jeff Bezos outlined an economic doctrine during a Squawk Box interview at Blue Origin's Rocket Park, proposing zero federal income tax for the bottom 50% of earners and arguing that AI will elevate wo…
AI company Micro AGI is offering free apartment cleaning and cooking services in New York City to gather data for training next-generation autonomous robots. The initiative, called Shift, sends camera…
Jennifer Martinez, a 35-year-old product manager at an AI startup in New York City, earns over $1,000 a month from four side gigs including dog-sitting, ceramics, TikTok content creation, and product …
German startup MicroAGI is offering free apartment cleanings in New York City through its Shift app, with cleaners wearing head-mounted cameras to record first-person footage. The anonymized video is …