From ‘latte makeup’ to ‘girl dinners,’ TikTok has launched tons of trends. Will its influence last?

While the platform faces uncertain times, its influence remains undisputed — and for now, arguably unrivaled. 5:09 a.m.

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Can ChatGPT get the EV transition back on track?

A researcher at Harvard set AI loose on electric driving challenges. 2:14 p.m.

Uber and Lyft may have dropped their ballot fight, but gig drivers this November will seek right to unionize

Workers for Uber and Lyft secured enough signatures Tuesday to get voters to weigh in, days after the state reached another key settlement with ride-hailing companies. 1:43 p.m.

Biden administration provides $504 million to support 12 ‘tech hubs’ nationwide

The money would support the development of quantum computing, biomanufacturing, lithium batteries, computer chips, personal medicine, and other technologies. 5:14 a.m.

UN adopts Chinese resolution with US support on closing the gap in access to artificial intelligence

The resolution gave global support to the international effort to ensure that AI is “safe, secure and trustworthy” and that all nations can take advantage of it. 1:08 a.m.

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Employees who leave this Boston company get an unusual going-away present: five-figure checks to launch their startups

After building a $6 billion company that employs 1,500 and generates $700 million in annual revenues, Andrew Bialecki and Ed Hallen have taken an unusually benevolent perspective on Klaviyo employees who strike out on their own. 8:13 a.m.

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This Cambridge startup can churn out AI-generated music in 30 seconds. The recording industry would like a word.

The world’s leading recorded music companies filed suit against Suno this week, alleging that it’s illegal to use copyrighted recordings without permission to train AI systems. 5:51 a.m.