US AI Safety Institute could face big cuts
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 […]
© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
October 2023
Bitcoin Is Back, Apparently. Here’s What’s Fueling the Surge.
SpaceX to launch European navigation satellites as EU launchers stall
SpaceX will launch four navigation satellites for the European Space Agency (ESA) amid ongoing delays with homegrown next generation launch vehicles. The Wall Street Journal was the first to break the news. Earlier this summer, Politico reported that the European Commission was looking abroad for a launcher for the Galileo satellites, though at the time […]
© 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Adapting to the climate crisis with Jonas Torland from 7Analytics
Welcome back to Found, where we get the stories behind the startups. This week Becca and Dom talk about the seemingly endless slate of rainy Saturdays here on the east coast. Thankfully, this episode’s guest Jonas Torland of 7Analytics is helping us feeling a little less gloomy about the current effects of climate change. Bergen, […]
© 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
TC+ Roundup: Is European venture showing signs of recovery?
Good morning, and happy Tuesday! Today we’re looking at Q3 venture data coming out of Europe. Overall, European venture capital data is down sharply. But as my colleagues Anna Heim and Alex Wilhelm write, European venture is “down, but not out.” Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. Use discount code TCPLUSROUNDUP to save […]
© 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Every Small Choice You Make Can Have a Huge Impact on Your Business — Here’s How to Ensure Your Decisions Lead to Success
This 27-Year-Old Harvard Dropout Started a Hedge Fund Out of a Garage — Now She Manages Nearly $1 Billion in Assets
California DMV immediately suspends Cruise’s robotaxi permit
The California Department of Motor Vehicles said Tuesday it has immediately suspended Cruise’s deployment and driverless testing permits, ending the GM self-driving car subsidiary’s robotaxi operations in San Francisco just months after receiving the last necessary permit to commercialize its operations. “Public safety remains the California DMV’s top priority, and the department’s autonomous vehicle regulations […]
© 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
California DMW immediately suspends Cruise’s robotaxi permit
The California Department of Motor Vehicles said Tuesday it has immediately suspended Cruise’s deployment and driverless testing permits, ending the GM self-driving car subsidiary’s operations in San Francisco just months after receiving the last necessary permit to commercialize its robotaxi service. “Public safety remains the California DMV’s top priority, and the department’s autonomous vehicle regulations […]
© 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Signos raises $20 million to sprinkle AI fairy dust on the weight loss industry
Signos, a metabolic health platform that utilizes a unique AI-engine with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to offer real-time data and recommendations for healthy weight management, has announced a successful $20 million Series B funding round. The round was led by Cheyenne Ventures and GV (Google Ventures), with additional investments from Dexcom Ventures and Samsung. […]
© 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.