Here’s a roundup of interesting startup links I came across today:
Dayo lets you bribe your teen to stay off their darn phone – Fast Company
Sure, it could be considered bribery. But Scholibo argues, quite simply: cash talks. “There’s something transactional about it, and that’s kind of the point,” he says.
You’ve Finally Figured Out AI at Work—Now Comes the Bill – WSJ
He predicts companies will develop governance around token use, such as placing limits on which models can be used for given tasks. AI can even help here, automating such choices.
Introducing GPT-5.4 mini and nano | OpenAI
Today we’re releasing GPT‑5.4 mini and nano, our most capable small models yet. They bring many of the strengths of GPT‑5.4 to faster, more efficient models designed for high-volume workloads.
In SF’s newest gold rush, startups are competing for mansions
In an earlier era, Adam’s headquarters might have seemed extravagant, if not imprudent, for a seed-stage startup. But during the AI boom, it’s increasingly common for founders to lease multimillion-dollar homes in wealthy neighborhoods to serve as corporate HQ. Some investors are even buying mansions as quarters to house their portfolio companies.
Have a Fucking Website – Other Strangeness — merritt k
Stop giving away all of your shit to data harvesters and advertisers for free in exchange for the illusion of importance that comes with likes and a follower count. Set up a website — and while you’re at it, start a mailing list, because email is basically the only means of reaching your contacts that can’t easily be taken away from you.
WA and Oregon scale back I-5 bridge ambitions as cost balloons to $14.4B • Oregon Capital Chronicle
For several years, project planners have estimated the price for a new bridge ranged from $5 billion to $7.5 billion. Staff began recalculating the estimate last year, examining more than 100 risk factors, including inflation and tariffs. On Tuesday, they rolled out a new range of $13.5 billion to $15.2 billion, with a most likely cost of $14.4 billion.
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