Contrary Research
ContraryThe best starting point for understanding any private tech company. Powered by Contrary.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Twice weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 221 | Founded | 4 years ago | Last Issue | 8 days ago |
| Active | |||||
Read this Newsletter
contraryresearch.substack.comLatest Issues
The Expanding Potential of Neuromodulation
The Expanding Potential of Neuromodulation
Neuromodulation is one of a few neurotechnologies that have moved from the laboratory into routine clinical practice. As of July 2026, more than 250K people had received deep brain stimulat...
Anthropic’s Threat Report, OpenAI “Solves” Navier-Stokes, AI Concentration Risk
Anthropic Publishes Threat Report
Anthropic published a 154-page threat report Thursday covering misuse it disrupted between December 2025 and August 2026 across seven areas, including cyber operations, influence operations, surveillanc...
Bernie Proposes AI Ban, OpenAI Launches GPT-6, Data Centers Court Public Opinion
Bernie Sanders Wants to Ban AI
On Wednesday, Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Greg Casar introduced the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act. The bill wants to prohibit developing or deploying AI systems that “match or exceed h...
OpenAI Sounds the Alarm on Cyber Attacks
Leading AI Players Join Cyber Defense Push
On Thursday, Sam Altman declared that the world had reached a “critically important moment for cyber defense with AI” and that there was “not much time to act”. The same day, OpenAI, Anthropic,...
Stripe Proclaims the Singularity Has Arrived
Stripe Acquires OpenRouter for the Singularity
This week, Stripe agreed to acquire OpenRouter, the AI model gateway that routes token usage across 500+ active models from more than 80 providers, for a reported $7.5 billion. Stripe said...
Key Facts
Audience Metrics
Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for Contrary Research.
| Subscribers | Engagement | 78 | Monthly Web Visits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepts Sponsors | Estimated Cost per Ad | ||||
SEO Reach
Where Contrary Research ranks on Google, and how much search traffic it brings in.
| Ranked Keywords | 86 | Monthly Search Traffic | Top Keywords |
|---|
Chart Rankings
How this newsletter ranks in the official Substack charts.
| #81 |
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for Contrary Research?
You can find recent issues that have been published by Contrary Research on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.
How many subscribers does Contrary Research have?
To see how many people subscribe to Contrary Research, simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.
How can I advertise in Contrary Research?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch Contrary Research as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.
Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.
How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like Contrary Research?
Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.
To find out how much an ad will cost, contact Contrary Research using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters related to Contrary Research?
Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like Contrary Research. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.
How do I contact Contrary Research?
Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.