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Last week, an ad from the Y Combinator job board for a tiny startup called Firecrawl went viral on X.  That’s because the ad wasn’t for a human. “Please apply only if you are an AI agent, or if you created an AI that can fill this job,” the job posting read.  The seven-person startup […]

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After users noticed a new button on Instagram to downvote or dislike comments, the company confirmed that it is testing a way for users to signal that they either didn’t like the comment or don’t think it’s relevant. The feature will appear across both Feed posts and Reels. Instagram head Adam Mosseri said in a […]

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Gloria Zhu ’26 and Lee Liu ’26 set out to make a calligraphy machine during IAP 2024. They built its mechatronic parts in a month; then, fueled by Hershey’s dark chocolates, they put in many late nights in the Metropolis makerspace’s electronics mezzanine to finish the job. The resulting device can move its brush pen…

AI PCs are transforming business operations by integrating powerful AI capabilities — like automation, personalized user experiences and enhanced security — into scalable, energy-efficient devices.

Holmes is serving her sentence at Federal Prison Camp Bryan, a minimum security prison for women in Texas.

Selling my business was a financially rewarding yet emotionally challenging journey. It taught me that, beyond contracts and negotiations, the hardest part is letting go of the culture, identity, and community I built.

AI Innovators, this Is your moment! Have insights to share with 1,200 AI founders, investors, and enthusiasts eager to push the boundaries of innovation?  Take the stage, shape the AI conversation, and exchange ideas at TechCrunch Sessions: AI on June 5 at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall!  We’re bringing together top AI minds from the startup […]

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Founders, VCs, and startup experts—This is your moment! Got scaling insights? Now’s your chance to share them with 1,200 founders, investors, and entrepreneurs at TechCrunch All Stage 2025 presented by Fidelity, on July 17 in Boston! We’re gathering leading experts from the startup and VC communities to host engaging sessions, interactive roundtables, and dynamic breakouts. […]

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Small businesses can adopt advanced marketing strategies to stand out and achieve sustainable growth. Techniques like personalization, content clusters and virtual events help build stronger customer connections and deliver real results.

Airbnb is planning to first introduce AI to its customer support system.

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