5 Google tools that can help lock down your accounts

Google is spotlighting five tools that can make everyday account security easier, including password checks, stronger sign-ins, and device protections.
Ramp Reportedly Eyes $40B-Plus Valuation Just Months After $32B Mark

Ramp is reportedly discussing a new valuation above $40 billion, a sharp jump only six months after reaching $32 billion and another sign that investor demand for finance software remains strong.
Tesla Model Y becomes first car to clear new U.S. driver-assistance safety benchmark

Tesla’s Model Y has become the first vehicle to meet a new U.S. benchmark for driver-assistance safety, putting fresh focus on how advanced these systems are being measured.
Mira Murati deposition offers new detail on the chaos behind Sam Altman’s ouster

Fresh testimony from former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati is giving the public a clearer look at the internal breakdown that led to Sam Altman’s short-lived removal from OpenAI.
OpenAI widens ChatGPT ads pilot to the U.K., Brazil and Japan

OpenAI is taking ChatGPT ads into more markets, adding the U.K., Brazil and Japan as it tests how advertising can scale inside its fast-growing AI product without overwhelming users.
Google marks Teacher Appreciation Week with stories about educators who changed lives

Google is using Teacher Appreciation Week to spotlight educators who left a lasting mark, turning a simple tribute into a broader reminder of why teachers still matter deeply in a digital-first era.
Parloa wants AI customer service to feel less like a bot wall

Parloa is betting that the next wave of customer service AI won’t just automate support queues — it will make service interactions feel more natural, faster, and less frustrating.
Five AI Builders Say the Industry Is Hitting Real Friction

The AI boom is still charging ahead, but some of the people helping build it say the weak points are getting harder to ignore.
Marketers are using more AI, but their tech skills aren’t keeping pace

AI is becoming a standard marketing tool, but rising adoption is colliding with a slower reality: many teams still lack the technical depth to get the most from it.
Flow Music and Believe team up on AI-era tools for artists

Flow Music and Believe are joining forces to explore new creative tools for artists, adding momentum to AI-powered workflows in the music business.