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My startup accidentally spent $30,000 on AI tokens in a month. It was worth it to move fast — but we found a simple fix.

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 05:11

Tech Insider : Business, Economy

Two tech employees working at a desk — In April, cofounder Sarthak Dhawan's token use jumped from $20,000 to $30,000.
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I'm 56 and got tired of being ghosted after job interviews. Here's the strategy that kept me moving forward.

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 05:18

Tech Insider : Business, Technology

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Michael Shmarak, a 56-year-old communications and PR professional from Northbrook, Illinois. It's been edited for length and clarity.

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I left my job as a software engineer to be a baker. I joke that I threw my master's down the drain, but my choice has paid off.

Tue, 07/07/2026 - 05:12

Tech Insider : Business

Sabrina Lim says her biggest challenge has been figuring out new ways to market her products.
Sabrina Lim

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My 11-year-old son used AI to build his own video game — I see it as a creativity boost, not a threat

Sun, 07/05/2026 - 07:06

Tech Insider : Technology, Business, Environment

Child in a hoodie uses a laptop on a couch in a living room with a TV. — Michele Ragon's 11-year-old son, Jacob, is using Copilot to create video games.
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When I lost access to Fable, I had a backup plan. Now that it's back, I'm even more certain that my fail-safe strategy works.

Fri, 07/03/2026 - 05:17

Tech Insider : Business

Closeup of young gay computer programmer working on AI prompts web page designs coding user experience on laptop in bedroom at home. Software developer, artificial intelligence programming concept. — MTStock Studio/Getty Images

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I quit my job at 53 and feel like I can breathe again. My advice to older job hunters: Know your value.

Thu, 07/02/2026 - 05:12

Tech Insider : Business

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Nicole Cicero, a 54-year-old sales representative in New Jersey. It's been edited for length and clarity.