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?? How safe is aviation in the US, really? A series of major plane crashes—including the deadliest in nearly 25 years—has Americans questioning the safety of air travel. Recent administrative changes at the FAA, including staffing reductions, have raised further concerns about the agency’s ability to ensure aviation safety. Can the Trump Administration and the FAA ‘Make Flights Safe Again’? Particle breaks it all down. #Aviation #AvGeek #AviationLovers #Flying

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been one of the U.S.’s loudest voices against vaccines. Now, as U.S. Health Secretary, he’s urging parents in Texas to vaccinate their kids to curb a growing measles outbreak. His sudden shift is raising eyebrows. So, what changed? ?? Hear from our CEO, Sara Beykpour, as she shares her perspective as a mom of young children. Do you think RFK Jr. has truly changed his stance, or is there more to the story? #RFKJr #MeaslesOutbreak #Vaccines #PublicHealth

At Particle, we are curious about AI in news – and in society, more broadly. In the first installment of a new article series, Particle CEO Sara Beykpour considers whether AI reasoning models could earn trust from people who currently resist the technology. #AI #media #AImodels #startup

?? The Particle app has two new features: Share Builder and History. ?? Share Builder lets you share the way you want: Choose a story's summary, image, quote, or even a question when you message or post it. Particle will show your friends that you shared the story when they open it, too. ?? History lets you look back and catch up: In the history tab, you can see what you’ve already read or listened to in the app. You can also see your question voting history and when other users upvote your questions.?This tab holds articles from authors and topics you follow, and if you miss one of your daily digests, you can catch up here. ?? What features would you want to see next? Let us know in the comments.

Part of Los Angeles Times’ Insight product includes opinion writers' viewpoints, powered by Particle. Particle analyzes context and cues within a piece of content to classify where along the American political spectrum it falls. Readers can now see authors' viewpoints at the bottom of some pieces in L.A. Times' Voices section. We wrote about how Particle analyzes every political statement in an opinion piece along multiple dimensions to produce a left, right, or center overall rating, a short summary of the rating, and in-depth breakdowns with evidence for the scores.

After five years of working from home, some companies are heading back to the office full-time. Major workplaces that have allowed WFH or hybrid work since the onset of the pandemic are now issuing RTO mandates. Our CEO Sara Beykpour breaks down some of the latest return-to-office developments in workplaces from Dell to the U.S. government. Particle is a small team and we work in locations around the U.S. and Canada, so we use collaborative tools like Slack, Google Docs, Figma, and Height for regular connection with our colleagues. What’s your workplace’s latest in-person vs remote guidance?

If you’re not staying updated with the news, you’re missing critical insights about the world around you. ?? But let’s face it—keeping up can feel like a chore. That’s why I’m sharing Particle an app that simplifies news consumption without sacrificing depth. Here’s why it works for me: ?? Tailored topics: Focus on what matters to you—tech, global affairs, business, science, or culture. ?? Balanced perspectives: Particle aggregates headlines from diverse sources, delivering concise summaries that cut through bias. ?? Listen anywhere: Perfect for busy schedules. Get key updates read aloud during your commute, workout, or morning routine. It’s not about skimming—it’s about efficiency. No clickbait, no noise, just clear insights to stay informed in minutes. And no, this isn’t sponsored. I’m sharing because I think professionals deserve smarter tools to stay ahead. Oh and it’s free! If you’re looking for a streamlined way to keep up with the world, give Particle a try. #Productivity #ProfessionalDevelopment #News #Tech #StayInformed

Spotify reported its first full-year profit and record user growth in 2024, while other audio streaming platforms struggled to attract and retain users. Hear our CEO Sara Beykpour's thoughts on how Spotify set itself apart from the competition with: ??An ultra-personalized experience? ??A freemium model? ???Podcasts Anyone building a consumer app can learn lessons from Spotify when it comes to creating a customized, intuitive, slick user experience. At Particle, we think about improving our product for news consumers every day. Catch up on stories about business, tech, entertainment and much more by downloading Particle for iOS: https://apple.co/3Pn9STt

Generative AI is a technological marvel––but it makes mistakes. At Particle, we detect and avoid errors from LLM outputs before they make it to your newsfeed. With accuracy as our priority, our processes decrease the probability of hallucinations from 1 in 100 to 1 in 10,000...and we're working to reduce it even more. https://lnkd.in/gjNw3maW

Generative AI is a technological marvel––but it makes mistakes. At Particle, we detect and avoid errors from LLM outputs before they make it to your newsfeed. With accuracy as our priority, our processes decrease the probability of hallucinations from 1 in 100 to 1 in 10,000...and we're working to reduce it even more. https://lnkd.in/gjNw3maW