Why Content Is a C-Suite Level Issue in the Age of AI
AI isn’t transforming businesses — content is, and this article shows six reasons content strategy now belongs in the C-suite.
The Download: carbon removal factories’ funding cuts, and AI toys
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The Trump administration may cut funding for two major direct-air capture plants The US Department of Energy appears poised to terminate funding for a pair of large carbon-sucking factories that were originally set…
August 2025
Mastodon says it doesn’t ‘have the means’ to comply with age verification laws
Decentralized social network Mastodon says it cannot comply with age verification laws, like in Mississippi and elsewhere, and says it’s up to individual server owners to decide.
Henrik Fisker quietly wound down his nonprofit after his EV startup went bankrupt
Henrik Fisker, the founder of failed EV startup Fisker Inc., and his wife Geeta quietly wound down a private charitable foundation established in late 2021 that was supposed to “incubate innovation in healthcare, education, sustainability, mobility, and all causes that help support the planet and improve and further the lives of people and animals.” A […]
4.4 Million Customers Had Their Data Exposed in a Breach Affecting a Major Credit Reporting Agency. Are You One of Them?
The stolen personal data includes names, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers, but no credit information was leaked.
5.7 Million People Are Earning $100,000 Or More Without College Degrees — And These 20 Jobs Pay the Best, New Research Reveals
Some young Americans are taking a different approach to professional success.
Ignore These Burnout Solutions and Your Stress Might Spiral Out of Control
Expert advice on how both employers and employees can decrease workplace stress and burnout.
Microsoft and Uber alum raises $3M for YC-backed Munify, a neobank for the Egyptian diaspora
Khalid Ashmawy found it hard to send money home while studying in Europe. Now, he’s launched a startup to help other Egyptians with the same problem.
Host an event beyond the main event: Apply to host a Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Apply to host a Side Event during TechCrunch Disrupt week (October 25–31) and amplify your brand. Apply before the deadline.
AI Can Clone Your Voice, Your Face and Even Your Insights — and Founders Are Already Using This Technology
Founders, creators and executives are no longer just delegating content or customer service — they’re training AI agents to replicate their thinking, tone and decision-making frameworks.
How Erin Andrews Turned Rejection Into the Ultimate Motivator: ‘Thrive on the Power of No’
Legendary NFL sideline reporter and entrepreneur Erin Andrews breaks down her game plan for success.