The National Institute of Standards and Technology could fire as many as 500 staffers, according to multiple reports — cuts that further threaten a fledgling AI safety organization. Axios reported this week that the US AI Safety Institute (AISI) and Chips for America, both part of NIST, would be “gutted” by layoffs targeting probationary employees […]
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While IT spending is forecast to rise, that doesn’t mean the picture is entirely rosy for startups. You still have to prove your worth.
With IT spending forecast to rise in 2023, what does it mean for startups? by Ron Miller originally published on TechCrunch
“Growth at all costs” is a fairy tale made possible by cheap money that helped VCs set expectations for founders — and each other.
TechCrunch+ roundup: New VC rules, AI biotech investor survey, Instagram ad case study by Walter Thompson originally published on TechCrunch
Amazon announced today that it signed a deal with Games Workshop (GAW), giving it IP rights to the “Warhammer 40,000” universe, a massively popular tabletop miniature wargame. This is the first deal of its kind for Amazon, the company claims. “Warhammer 40,000” takes place in the distant future, where humanity is threatened by aliens and […]
Amazon acquires film/TV rights to ‘Warhammer 40,000’ IP by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch
Wischoff Ventures closed a second fund of $20 million that will be ‘leaning in heavily on B2B.’
Solo GP Nichole Wischoff raises $20M fund backed by Peter Thiel to invest in ‘unsexy businesses’ by Anna Heim originally published on TechCrunch
Global audit firm Mazars has deleted the website that hosted proofs-of-reserves work for cryptocurrency exchanges. The company told Bloomberg that it is suspending its work with crypto companies on proofs-of-reserves reports going forward. Mazars appeared a few times in crypto news over the past few weeks because it started issuing those reports for cryptocurrency exchanges. […]
Audit firm Mazars ceases proof-of-reserves work for Binance and others by Romain Dillet originally published on TechCrunch
It seems like many startups are born from an idea someone had while in college. Here’s how four universities are fostering those companies.
Collegiate entrepreneur hubs look to provide first support for would-be startups by Christine Hall originally published on TechCrunch
Alphonzo “Phonz” Terrell and DeVaris Brown met during orientation on their first day working at Twitter. They didn’t know that just a few years later, they’d be building a social media platform of their own. “We were the only two Black guys in there, and we were like, ‘Hey, we’ll be friends!’” said Terrell, who […]
Twitter is a mess, so former employees are creating Spill as an alternative by Amanda Silberling originally published on TechCrunch
Members of the general public will be able to take a Waymo robotaxi, with no human safety operator behind the wheel, between downtown Phoenix and Sky Harbor International Airport starting Friday. Waymo will also be doubling its service area in downtown Phoenix following an initial launch of driverless rides in the area to the public […]
Waymo opens Phoenix airport rides to the public, doubles downtown service area by Rebecca Bellan originally published on TechCrunch
The stories behind Dropbox, Slack and now Twitter moderation showcase the massive complexity of building and running digital services.
On Dropbox, Slack pings and Twitter moderation by Alex Wilhelm originally published on TechCrunch
Today, “Black Adam” is now streaming on HBO Max, giving more fans a chance to watch the DC antihero movie starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. “Black Adam” premiered in theaters on October 21. It centers around Teth Adam (Johnson), a superhuman from ancient Kahndaq who used his godly powers for vengeance and was then quickly […]
‘Black Adam’ arrives on HBO Max following box office bust by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch