Jeff Bezos’ Big Bet on A.I. Is Project Prometheus

The Amazon founder is tapping his fortune to help fund Project Prometheus, an artificial intelligence start-up, even as he has said A.I. may be in a bubble.

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Russian Humanoid Robot Falls on Its Face in Hyped Debut

The robot, known as AIDOL, staggered onstage during a technology showcase in Moscow. Organizers blamed the mishap on calibration and lighting issues.

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The 20-Somethings Who Raised $121 Million to Build Military Drones

Neros, a company founded in 2023 by former teenage drone racers, won a coveted Army contract and is gaining popularity in the defense sector.

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Pfizer to Acquire Obesity Drug Start-Up Metsera in $10 Billion Deal

The announcement of the deal signaled an end to the bidding war for Metsera between Pfizer and Novo Nordisk, the Danish maker of Ozempic and Wegovy.

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Inside China’s Quest to Defy Aging with Longevity Labs and ‘Immortality Islands’

Longevity labs, “immortality islands” and grapeseed pills are part of China’s national project to conquer aging, despite sometimes shaky science and extravagant claims.

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Are A.I. Therapy Chatbots Safe to Use?

Psychologists and technologists see them as the future of therapy. The Food and Drug Administration is exploring whether to regulate them as medical devices.

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How A.I. Is Transforming Dating Apps

Meet your artificial intelligence matchmakers. These A.I. tools are changing dating apps, so users don’t have to swipe through an endless scroll of profiles.

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Puck Acquires Air Mail, a Newsletter Merger for the Well-Heeled Inbox

Graydon Carter, the legendary Vanity Fair editor who founded Air Mail, is leaving the company.

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Donald Trump Jr. Pitches ‘Patriotic Capitalism’ at Saudi Summit

His firm, 1789 Capital, has been investing in artificial intelligence and defense technology — and, he said, it has an “understanding” of President Trump’s plans.

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How Andrew Cuomo’s Dreams of Becoming a Radio Star Fell Apart

After he resigned as governor, Mr. Cuomo looked to restore his name while taking on a new lucrative career as a podcast host. Things did not go according to plan.

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