Tesla Dojo: the rise and fall of Elon Musk’s AI supercomputer
Dojo was going to be Tesla’s custom-built supercomputer. Here’s what Elon Musk had in mind, what happened, and what’s coming next.
The Pentagon is planning for AI companies to train on classified data, defense official says
The Pentagon is discussing plans to set up secure environments for generative AI companies to train military-specific versions of their models on classified data, MIT Technology Review has learned. AI models like Anthropic’s Claude are already used to answer questions in classified settings, including for analyzing targets in Iran. But allowing models to train on…
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Starbucks Just Experienced a ‘Record-Breaking Sales Week’ Thanks to One Line of Products
Pumpkin spice lattes are driving sky-high sales for Starbucks, just one week after the coffee chain reintroduced the popular beverage.
ICE reactivates contract with spyware maker Paragon
The Israeli spyware maker now faces the dilemma of whether to continue its relationship with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and help fuel its mass deportations program.
MrBeast reportedly plans to launch a phone company
MrBeast, the 27-year-old popular YouTuber, plans to launch a phone company as he diversifies his brand.
Instagram tests Picture-In-Picture viewing for reels
The move comes as apps like TikTok and YouTube have had support for Picture-in-Picture for quite some time now.
‘A Necessary Decision’: Nestlé CEO Ousted After Revelation of Romantic Relationship With Subordinate
CEO Laurent Freixe was dismissed after an internal investigation found a violation of Nestlé’s code of business conduct.
OpenAI to route sensitive conversations to GPT-5, introduce parental controls
OpenAI said Tuesday it plans to route sensitive conversations to reasoning models like GPT-5 and roll out parental controls within the next month – part of an ongoing response to recent safety incidents involving ChatGPT failing to detect mental distress.
Klarna revives IPO plans, aims to raise $1.27B
Swedish buy-now, pay-later (BNPL) startup Klarna and its shareholders are reviving its initial public offering, hoping to raise as much as $1.27 billion in a listing that would value the company at up to $14 billion.
People Line Up Down the Block to Try This Iconic NYC Pizza. Now, It Could Be Coming to Your City.
Lawrence Longo shares his vision for the next great American pizza brand, its loyal following and the strategy behind big growth.
Just 4 days left to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — 10 tables remain
The clock is ticking, and exhibit space at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is moving fast. With just 4 days and 10 table left to book, now’s the time to stop circling the idea and claim your spot on the show floor.