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 […]
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January 2024
After 12 years, Ripple’s president sees its payment and enterprise businesses evolving further
Distinct from the Ripple network and protocol, the XRP Ledger is a decentralized public ledger with an open-source code base that anyone can contribute to or use.
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Lamborghini licenses MIT’s new high-capacity, fast-charging organic battery tech
Researchers have been scrambling to find alternative materials for lithium-ion batteries, from manganese to sodium. Now they might have another: TAQ.
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It’s fun watching fintech startups grow
Covering companies’ growth from the seed stage gives reporters a glimpse of what investors must feel like.
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This Data Recovery Software Keeps Your Business Safe, and Now It’s $45.97 for Life
A new supersonic jet, Notion launches a calendar app, and CES chases off sex tech
Welcome, folks, to TechCrunch Week in Review (WiR), a digest of the past few days in tech happenings. As I write this, snow’s gracing New York City — an increasingly rare treat thanks to our changing climate. And that feels fitting in light of the Apple Vision Pro’s imminent launch. After all, one of the […]
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The two faces of AI
We all make mistakes. But sometimes we forget that technology does, too — especially when it comes to AI, which is still in its early days in many respects.
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How to activate auto scroll on TikTok
TikTok has been experimenting with an auto scrolling mechanic for months now, allowing you to watch TikTok hands-free. To use the auto scroll feature, you hold down on a video on TikTok’s For You page – similar to if you want to repost a video – and click the auto scroll button. Your feed will […]
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