Web 2.0’s Comeback: Bringing Back Real Connection

Web 2.0 platforms like Digg, HARO, and TechCrunch are being revived to counter today’s closed, algorithm-driven internet. People crave open, community-driven tools that prioritize credibility and meaningful connections over virality and noise. This resurgence isn’t just nostalgia—it’s about reclaiming access and trust in the AI era.

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Musk’s Risky Move: Choosing Robotaxis Over Affordable EVs

Elon Musk ignored warnings from Tesla’s analysts and chose to focus on the Cybercab instead of the $25,000 Model 2. The team thought the Model 2 would sell well globally, but Musk went with the robotaxi. With Tesla facing tough competition and falling stock prices, this decision might hurt the company big time.

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BluSmart Halts Services as Probe Hits Co-Founders’ Firm

BluSmart, India’s electric cab startup, has paused operations in cities like Delhi-NCR and Mumbai amid a SEBI probe into Gensol Engineering, linked to co-founders Anmol and Puneet Jaggi. The brothers stepped down after allegations of fund misuse. Investors are stunned, and while a Uber pivot is rumored, Gensol denies it.

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The Bharat Project Boosts Rural Entrepreneurs

Union Minister Piyush Goyal launched The Bharat Project by YourStory in Mumbai, empowering entrepreneurs from Tier II, III cities, and rural India. This initiative offers AI-powered mentorship, district-level activations, and a WhatsApp learning program. Featuring the Bharat Ideathon and BharatSparks, it provides funding and visibility. A documentary, Shuru-kar, will showcase inspiring startup stories.

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TSMC Posts Strong Q1 Amid AI Chip Boom, Keeps 2025 Growth Outlook

TSMC’s Q1 profits surged 60% to NT$361.56 billion, fueled by rising AI chip demand. Advanced tech like 3nm and 5nm chips led sales, with AI and 5G making up 59% of revenue. Despite U.S. trade tariff risks, TSMC maintained its 2025 growth forecast and continues investing billions in U.S. manufacturing expansion.

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Medicare Startup Chapter Secures $75M, Hits $1.5B Valuation

Chapter, a Medicare advisory startup co-founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, raised $75 million, pushing its valuation to $1.5 billion. Known for prioritizing client needs over insurer profits, the company draws bipartisan leadership, including Donna Shalala. Backed by investors like Peter Thiel and JD Vance, Chapter continues to reshape Medicare plan guidance for seniors.

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xAI Introduces Memory Feature to Grok

Elon Musk’s xAI has rolled out a memory feature for its Grok chatbot, enabling it to remember past chats for more personalized responses. Currently in beta on web and mobile (except EU/UK), users can view, manage, or delete memories anytime. This update brings Grok closer to rivals like ChatGPT and Gemini in user-tailored AI interactions.

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Anthropic Boosts Claude with Google Workspace Integration and Smart Research

Anthropic has upgraded Claude with two big features: direct access to Gmail, Calendar, and Docs, turning it into a true workplace assistant, and a new “Research” tool that runs multi-step searches with citations. These upgrades aim to rival Microsoft’s Copilot, while Anthropic promises more powerful updates soon — all while addressing privacy and accuracy concerns.

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Notion rolls out an AI-powered email client for Gmail

Notion just dropped Notion Mail, an AI-packed Gmail client that helps you sort emails, draft replies, schedule meetings, and more. It’s super customizable and connects with Notion’s tools like Calendar. Unlike basic AI email helpers, it lets you build your inbox your way. More features and an iOS app are in the pipeline too!

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OpenAI Unveils GPT-4.1 Models Designed for Smarter Coding

OpenAI launched GPT-4.1, plus mini and nano versions, flaunting a huge 1M-token context window. It promises sharper coding skills and better real-world use, but still lags behind Google’s Gemini and Anthropic’s Claude on benchmarks. Cheap, fast, but not perfect — OpenAI admits reliability drops as input grows. Progress? Sure. Flawless? Not yet!

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