Living in Putin’s regime as journalists and activists, the Russian couple had every reason to believe that seeking political asylum in the United States would lead them to safety, a reprieve from long prison sentences or being sent to fight in Ukraine.  Their journey since has delivered them to months locked in jail, interrogations by […]

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Rebecca Szkutak / TechCrunch:
Salesforce launches Missionforce, a new business unit focused on incorporating AI into defense workflows concerning personnel, logistics, and decision making  —  Salesforce is increasing its focus on national security.  —  The customer relationship management giant announced the creation …

In late August, two pro-AI super PACs were announced on the same day, intent on shaping the upcoming midterm elections. One was a fairly traditional super PAC, announced via a splashy press release, with multiple major industry players planning to donate over $100 million to boost AI-friendly candidates across the country. The other was far […]

Aisha Malik / TechCrunch:
YouTube unveils new ways for creators to earn with brand deals and the Shopping program, including letting them swap out brand sponsorships in longform videos  —  At its Made on YouTube event on Tuesday, the company unveiled a series of new ways for creators to earn more with brand deals …

Zach Vallese / CNBC:
YouTube says it has paid out $100B+ to creators over the last four years and the number of YouTube channels making over $100K from TV screens has jumped 45% YoY  —  YouTube said on Tuesday it has paid out over $100 billion to creators, artists and media companies since 2021.