TechCrunch Mobility: The Tesla robotaxi Rorschach test and Redwood’s next big act
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The Download: how to clean up AI data centers, and weight-loss drugs’ side effects
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. This battery recycling company is now cleaning up AI data centers In a sandy industrial lot outside Reno, Nevada, rows of battery packs that once propelled electric vehicles are now powering a small…
Congress might block state AI laws for a decade. Here’s what it means.
A federal proposal that would ban states and local governments from regulating AI for 10 years could soon be signed into law, as Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and other lawmakers work to secure its inclusion into a GOP megabill ahead of a key July 4 deadline. Here’s what’s at stake.
What comes after Twitter and Meta? The founders of 01A share their playbook at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is coming to Moscone West in San Francisco, October 27–29, and we’re bringing the heavy hitters to the Builders Stage. On October 28, three names that helped shape the modern internet are sitting down for an exclusive fireside chat on what it takes to build, scale, and fund startups in today’s ever-shifting […]
Facebook is asking to use Meta AI on photos in your camera roll you haven’t yet shared
Facebook is asking users for access to their phone’s camera roll to automatically suggest AI-edited versions of their photos — including ones that haven’t been uploaded to Facebook yet. The feature is being suggested to Facebook users when they’re creating a new Story on the social networking app. Here, a screen pops up and asks […]
How I Stopped Letting Emotion Sabotage My Leadership — And How You Can Too
Learn how one CEO transformed their leadership — and their company’s growth — by breaking the habit of making emotion-driven decisions.
Your Diversity Statement Isn’t Enough — Here’s What You Need to Do as a Leader to Drive Real Change
Want to be a more inclusive leader? Start by creating real opportunities for your team to grow, thrive and lead with you.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Are Getting Married in Venice, Italy — Here Are the Celebrities and Business Leaders Attending
The nuptial festivities of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sánchez are underway in Venice, Italy.
SpaceX’s Starbase city officials silent on crane collapse
A crane collapsed at SpaceX’s South Texas rocket facility this week, and the company’s newly-formed city won’t say if anyone was hurt. On June 23, a crane being used to clean up debris from the most recent SpaceX rocket explosion collapsed at the company’s launch complex. Footage of the accident was captured by Lab Padre, […]
The Data Looks Bad — But Is It? Here’s When You Should Ignore Your Metrics (and When to Panic).
A decision framework for interpreting conflicting data signals
Here’s What the ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ Means for the Franchise Industry
The legislation includes tax changes that affect more than 800,000 franchise businesses nationwide.