‘Absolutely Unacceptable’: Video Shows Los Angeles Malls Hit With Two Massive ‘Flash Mob’ Robberies, Estimated $400,000 Worth of Luxury Merchandise Stolen
Both incidents are believed to have included over 30 criminals.
How OpenAI stress-tests its large language models
OpenAI is once again lifting the lid (just a crack) on its safety-testing processes. Last month the company shared the results of an investigation that looked at how often ChatGPT produced a harmful gender or racial stereotype based on a user’s name. Now it has put out two papers describing how it stress-tests its powerful…
August 2023
Amazon’s devices chief is stepping down this year
David Limp is set to step down from his role as head of Amazon’s consumer devices division later this year. Amazon has confirmed the news with TechCrunch, following a Wall Street Journal report. Limp has been the company’s Senior Vice President of devices and services for more than 13 years. In the role he has […]
Founders’ Salaries Are Shockingly Humble, New Report Finds
Startup founders earn $114K on average annually, with 46% making less than $100K a year.
A merger that’s good for workers and consumers
Thanks to the regulatory process, this deal will significantly enhance competition in the video game industry while securing workers’ rights and consumer interests.
From Faith to Politics: How to Navigate Difficult Conversations in the Workplace
In today’s climate, it can feel difficult and even dangerous to bring up topics like faith and politics in the workplace. The thought of hurting a colleague’s feelings or facing consequences with one’s employment status can feel like too much of a risk to take. For many of us, engaging in tough conversations has the potential to create rifts between friends, family and colleagues. People on all sides of an issue may feel judged, ostracized for their views, or uncomfortable with speaking their truth.
American Airlines Flight Plummets 20,000 Feet in ‘Terrifying’ Incident: ‘Burning Smell, Loud Bang’
The plane took off from Charlotte, North Carolina, on Thursday afternoon.
Atomic, GV, & SOSV join the Startup Battlefield judges lineup at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023
The Startup Battlefield pitch competition is a Silicon Valley legend that’s reached far beyond its Bay Area beginnings. It’s a global launching pad for some of the most successful tech companies, including Cloudflare, Dropbox, Fitbit, Mint and Yammer. More than 900 Startup Battlefield alumni companies have generated over 121 exits and more than $9.7 billion […]
7 Crucial Metrics to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Your Marketing Campaigns
Why data-driven decisions are reshaping the marketing landscape
Max Q: More propulsion troubles on-orbit
Hello, and welcome back to Max Q! In this issue: More propulsion troubles on-orbit News from Astranis and more By the way . . . We’re out-of-this-world excited to announce that we’ve added a dedicated Space Stage to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023. Plus, we’ve joined forces with the Aerospace Corporation to host the Space Domain Awareness Challenge Pitch-off for startups using AI […]
Monday.com shows it’s possible to post great results even in a slow market
Monday.com is continuing its streak of quick growth following its IPO. In addition to reporting a 42% rise in its revenue for the second quarter of 2023, the cloud-based platform that lets users create apps narrowed its operating loss and net loss, and improved its cash generation, too. Investors seem to like the progress, with […]