Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman, and Peter Thiel are among those who have reportedly invested in some doomsday preparations.Getty ImagesSome tech leaders have invested in doomsday preparations, like building bunkers.Bunker company owners said interest often spikes during geopolitical conflicts, including with Iran.Here are some of the wealthiest tech leaders who are said to have invested in …
Oliver the puppyAlistair BarrA version of this story originally appeared in the BI Tech Memo newsletter.Sign up for the weekly BI Tech Memo newsletter here.I've been asking ChatGPT for advice about our new puppy: crate or no crate, potty-training tips, etc. The answers prepared me well before he arrived.Not once did I click a link …
The US and Israel launched major strikes on Iran over the weekend, leading to retaliatory attacks across the Middle East from the Iranian military.Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu via Getty ImagesThe US State Department has advised Americans to leave some countries in the Middle East.The US embassies in Jerusalem and Qatar have said they are unable to help …
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has repeatedly emphasized his company's commitment to safety.Bhawika Chhabra/ReutersA version of this story originally appeared in the BI Tech Memo newsletter.Sign up for the weekly BI Tech Memo newsletter here.One of the wildest stories in tech right now is what's happening at Anthropic. New data from Levels.fyi shows how some employees …
Traffic gridlock in Tehran on Saturday, February 28, 2026, after Israel and the United States launched strikes on Iran.Majid Asgaripour/ReutersAmericans are being advised to leave Middle Eastern countries.The US and Israel struck Iran on Saturday.Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar have closed their airspaces.Americans in many Middle Eastern countries are now being advised to depart …
An Etihad Airways Airbus A380.Mike Campbell via Getty ImagesSome flights to and from the UAE resumed on Monday after three days of uncertainty.More missile threats in the region forced planes to hold outside UAE airspace, with two diverting.Flights headed to Riyadh are holding or diverting after reported attacks on the US embassy.Some flights from the …
Shanice Day and her best friend are stuck in Dubai following the strikes in the Middle East.Shanice DayShanice Day and her best friend are stranded in Dubai following recent Middle East strikes.Day, who'd traveled to Dubai for her birthday, says the ordeal has left her traumatized.She is still working to return to her home in …
The Iranian warship Makran on fire.Planet Labs PBC'Satellite imagery captured Monday shows Iran's biggest warship on fire at a military port.The IRINS Makran is a large tanker that was converted into a forward base ship.US officials said the Iranian navy was a priority target at the start of the conflict.Newly captured satellite imagery from the …
herstockart/Getty ImagesRectal cancer, a form of colon cancer that often comes with more blood in stool, is on the rise.Experts suspect something in our environment is triggering this — diet changes may play a role.At-home stool tests, colonoscopies, and more awareness of key symptoms can all help.More colon cancer cases are being diagnosed in the …
Amazon CEO Andy JassyNoah Berger/Noah BergerAmazon invests $50 billion in OpenAI, boosting its position in the AI industry.The OpenAI partnership enhances AWS's Bedrock services.Amazon's Trainium chips gain momentum as OpenAI makes large commitment.Amazon is making its boldest AI move yet.The company agreed to invest $50 billion in OpenAI as part of the startup's record $110 …
