When Alex Bouaziz launched Deel in 2019, experienced entrepreneurs warned him he’d need to replace his entire leadership team as the company scaled. He ignored that advice, kept 80% of his original team, and built a $17.3 billion HR platform. Now he’s explaining why going against conventional wisdom
Adobe is making another major acquisition, this time targeting the SEO and digital marketing space. The $1.9 billion deal for Semrush comes after Adobe’s failed attempt to buy Figma for $20 billion last year.
Larry Summers has resigned from OpenAI’s board following the release of emails showing his communication with Jeffrey Epstein. The resignation comes just months after he joined during Sam Altman’s reinstatement. Summers is also stepping back from Bloomberg TV and New York Times roles.
TikTok is fighting proposed laws that would restrict teen access to social media by introducing “wellbeing badges” and affirmation journals. The company claims these features are more effective than usage limits. Critics see it as a transparent attempt to avoid regulation.
Google has released Gemini 3 and immediately integrated the AI model into its search engine. The update brings new agentic capabilities for coding and workflow automation that could transform enterprise IT operations.
A specialized 5G uplink enhancement at China’s Wanliang Ginseng Market has transformed rural e-commerce. The solution increased uplink capacity by 583%, supporting 143 concurrent live-streamers per cell and facilitating over 200 million RMB in annual transactions. Over 3,000 merchants now operate wi
UK security services have issued an espionage alert about Chinese intelligence officers using LinkedIn and fake headhunters to recruit sources. The warning comes as the government completes removal of Chinese surveillance equipment from sensitive sites.
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise wants to add language to the National Defense Authorization Act that would preempt state AI laws. The move comes after a previous five-year moratorium failed when 99 out of 100 senators voted against it this summer.
Google has announced its annual Best of 2025 awards for Android apps and games. The winners span categories from personal growth to gaming, with regional lists for several Asian markets. This comes alongside significant platform changes including mandatory developer verification.
Meta has successfully defended itself against the FTC’s antitrust lawsuit that sought to break up the company. The judge ruled the FTC didn’t prove Meta holds monopoly power, citing TikTok and YouTube as major competitors. This was potentially the biggest existential threat Meta has faced in years.
