An analysis of more than 5,000 images created with Stable Diffusion found that it takes racial and gender disparities to extremes — worse than those found in the real world. Here's what @Leonardonclt and I found: bloomberg.com/graphics/2023-…

So: is this merely procedural and fifa going through the motions (possibly with a view to this ending up in CAS one day)… orrrr is the maddest story of the World Cup about to get even madder …

You tell em, Sepp Blatter.

Tomorrow, on what will be the first anniversary of the tragic loss of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, nothing will be released or posted across our Social channels. They are forever in our hearts and our thoughts, as always, are with their family and friends ♥️

SCOOP: Crusoe is in talks to raise about $3 billion. Valuation expectations are in the $30 billion range. w/ @BTLipschultz @EdLudlow bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

It’s not Gianni Infantino’s place to change the structure of the game.

every successful sports league in the world has discovered that structured and predictable gametimes function to ritualize the fan experience and maximize both viewership and the build of drama before matches what this world cup presumes is, what if they didn't

We are starting three new philanthropies— MoveUp (LA, Southeast Michigan, and Washington) that will support kids and their families for many, many years to come. ballmergroup.org/ballmer-gro…

Switch is kicking off a private funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz that could raise about $2 billion, according to people familiar with the matter bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

This is my issue with VAR (and for that matter NBA challenges as well). It often ends up with a standard that's often far more strict than any referee applies just because you can go back and look super-closely and slowly.

Mitchell Robinson was a personality unlike any I’ve ever covered. My column on his surprising success story in New York — a tale of naïveté, immaturity and injuries becoming rebounds, big money and an NBA championship. nypost.com/2026/07/01/sports…

Mitchell Robinson's eight years with the Knicks should go down as a tremendous success story. Second-round pick from humble beginnings who didn't just stick in the league — he became an all-time rebounder, top-notch defender, well-liked teammate and key cog on a title team.

Etched is emerging from stealth with $800M in funding and an eye toward taking on chip heavyweight Nvidia. CEO Gavin Uberti speaks with @edludlow bloom.bg/4fcAkwU

Now updated with @EdLudlow's terrific interview with Etched CEO @UbertiGavin

AI chip startup Etched says it has raise $800 million and has $1 billion in sales contracts. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

So on that Germany loss, I didn't agree with the goal being overturned (and I have to imagine it really messed with Tah's head) but Germany didn't look like they deserved the win either. Team was a mess this whole tournament. Is DFB back at a 2000-like total system rebuild?

Surely Germany go for Jurgen!

🚨 Bastian Schweinsteiger on Jonathan Tah missing his penalty for Germany against Paraguay: 🗣️ “I honestly think that disallowed goal never left Jonathan Tah’s mind. Imagine believing you’ve scored the goal that sends your country through, celebrating with your teammates, and then having it taken away by VAR. Moments like that stay with you.” “When he walked up to take that penalty, I don’t think he was completely free mentally. People will ask why he missed such a huge penalty, but football is psychological as much as it is technical. I genuinely believe that first goal being ruled out affected him. It would affect almost any player.” “I won’t point the finger at Jonathan Tah because penalties are taken by brave players, not cowards. He had the courage to step forward when others could have hidden. But I can’t stop thinking that if that first goal had stood, Germany wouldn’t even have been in a penalty shootout. Football can be unbelievably cruel, and tonight Jonathan Tah suffered the harshest side of it.” {@Sports }

Sending love, prayers and support from all of us to you and your family, Cody ❤️🧡