We Spent a Decade Building Virtual Worlds — What We Discovered Could Reshape the Future of Business
What we learned about scale, AI and ownership when we tried to connect thousands of people in real time.
The Download: Google DeepMind’s DNA AI, and heatwaves’ impact on the grid
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. Google’s new AI will help researchers understand how our genes work When scientists first sequenced the human genome in 2003, they revealed the full set of DNA instructions that make a person. But…
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This One Leadership Move Will Transform Your Team’s Loyalty and Performance
Most leaders focus on technical skills, but this lesser-known trait quietly shapes team loyalty, engagement and long-term performance.
7 Ways Ecommerce Is Helping People Rebuild Their Lives
Ecommerce is more than just a business model. For many, it’s about finding stability, freedom and a way to feel in control.
The Hidden Dangers of Using Generative AI in Your Business
Rushing to adopt generative AI can derail your business. Here’s what leaders need to know.
Why the Most Powerful CEOs Today Lead With Authenticity, Not Silence
The most effective CEOs today build trust and brand value by leading with authenticity and personal conviction.
Business Travel Can Wreck You—Here’s What To Do About It
A human performance expert breaks down what’s really going on in your body when you suffer from jet lag, and how to stay sharp on the road.
Every fusion startup that has raised over $100M
Fusion startups have raised $7.1 billion to date, with the majority of it going to a handful of companies.
It’s pretty easy to get DeepSeek to talk dirty
AI companions like Replika are designed to engage in intimate exchanges, but people use general-purpose chatbots for sex talk too, despite their stricter content moderation policies. Now new research shows that not all chatbots are equally willing to talk dirty: DeepSeek is the easiest to convince. But other AI chatbots can be enticed too, if…
Why Hustle Culture Is the Most Dangerous Lie Founders Still Believe
Research shows productivity drastically declines after working 44 hours per week or more. So why is hustle culture still pushed in entrepreneur circles? It’s time to forget that mentality and lead like a real hustler.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: The Builders Stage agenda is now live and taking shape
Startups don’t build themselves. The Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, taking place October 27–29 at San Francisco’s Moscone West, is where investors, operators, and founders come to talk tactics — the nitty-gritty of getting something off the ground and making it work. This year, we’re bringing some of the sharpest minds in the game […]