Twitter announced Tuesday that it is making its API free to use for accounts posting public announcements such as weather alerts, transportation information, and emergency warnings. The company said that verified government or public-owned services posting about public utility alerts will be eligible for free API usage. One of the most important use cases for […]
Twitter makes it API free for public announcement accounts by Ivan Mehta originally published on TechCrunch
In the high-stakes race for supremacy in the burgeoning field of generative AI, India’s bustling technology ecosystem is facing an uphill battle to catch up to global leaders. Despite being home to one of the world’s largest startup ecosystems, the South Asian economy has yet to make a material impact in the rapidly advancing AI […]
Where is India in the generative AI race? by Manish Singh originally published on TechCrunch
Our global search continues, and today, we’re urging early-stage startups across Africa to apply for the Startup Battlefield 200 at Disrupt 2023. The application window closes on May 15 at 11:59 p.m. PDT. Africa: The Startup Battlefield 200 wants your startups SB 200 is the startup world’s preeminent competition, and it has a global reach. […]
African startups: Apply to Startup Battlefield 200 by Neesha A. Tambe originally published on TechCrunch
In the months since Elon Musk took over, and subsequently tanked, Twitter, people have been desperate to find an alternative platform. Bluesky, a decentralized social network backed by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, is the latest frontrunner. Bluesky has already gained attention with its irreverent posting culture, but to keep users, it needs to maintain a […]
For Bluesky to thrive, it needs sex workers and Black Twitter by Morgan Sung originally published on TechCrunch
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Daily Crunch: Due to ‘growing concerns about security risks,’ Samsung bans workers from using generative AI by Christine Hall originally published on TechCrunch
GAFAM giants will have marked their calendars today as the Digital Markets Act (DMA), the European Union’s plan to curb the market power of Big Tech, now technically applies, after entering into force last November. The next major milestone is a few months out, in early fall, when the Commission will confirm which of the […]
New rules in Europe to curb Big Tech’s market power start to apply by Natasha Lomas originally published on TechCrunch
In Roku’s recent quarter, the company posted better-than-expected revenue of $741 million, but worried investors with its warning of an uncertain ad market and declining average revenue per user. Today, at the IAB NewFronts, the streaming media company introduced its latest ad products to potentially help it address the latter, at least. These included new […]
Roku touts its new ad products, including an AI that matches campaigns to TV moments by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch
Ford reported its first quarter 2023 earnings Tuesday after the bell, and it marks the first time the legacy automaker will break down earnings by its three new business units: Ford Blue for the iconic gas and hybrid vehicles, Ford Model e for electric vehicles, and Ford Pro for commercial products and services. The automaker […]
Ford Q1 earnings rebound as trucks and fleet sales drive profits by Rebecca Bellan originally published on TechCrunch