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Oct 24, 2025 The browser wars are heating up as OpenAI unveils Atlas, a ChatGPT-powered browser that navigates the web using natural language but reveals serious security concerns. Also, a spinoff from Rivian scores a major deal for cargo vehicles, while a conversational AI startup raises $250M for a product not yet available. An AWS outage disrupts the internet, highlighting its fragility, and discussions around AI-centric browsers raise questions about privacy and user trust. The implications for the open web amid these innovations are profound.
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Rivian's E‑Bike Project Became 'Also'
- Sean told the story of Rivian's e-bike skunkworks that spun out into Also with Rivian holding a minority stake.
- Also's first products include an e-bike and cargo pedal-assist vehicles, with Amazon buying thousands of the latter.
Cargo E‑Vehicles Challenge Urban Infrastructure
- Also's pedal‑assist cargo vehicles blur legal categories and may challenge urban infrastructure.
- Their adoption will likely depend on city bike lanes and regional regulatory fit, with Europe as a promising market.
Big Funding Can Precede Product Maturity
- Sesame raised $250M despite lacking a mature product by betting on voice and founders' VR pedigree.
- Big investor enthusiasm may hinge more on team and vision than current consumer traction.