Anthropic says ‘evil’ portrayals of AI were responsible for Claude’s blackmail attempts
Fictional portrayals of artificial intelligence can have a real effect on AI models, according to Anthropic.
The Download: unlocking lithium and controlling Ebola
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AI Isn’t Actually Making Running a Company Easier — It’s Exposing These 3 Gaps in How People Lead
AI helps reveal the structural gaps in how decisions are made, alignment holds and organizations scale. Here’s what to do if it’s shown you gaps in your business.
Uber has always wanted to be more than a ride; now it has reason to hurry
The company has been trying to embed itself inside the AV industry — as a data provider, an investor, and a distribution platform — but the consumer-facing bet may be just as important.
TechCrunch Mobility: Lime’s IPO gamble
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part.
We’re feeling cynical about xAI’s big deal with Anthropic
On the latest episode of the Equity podcast, we discussed what xAI’s deal with Anthropic might mean for parent company SpaceX.
The hottest place for startups to strike a deal? The F1 paddock
F1 Grands Prix have emerged as a new place to see and be seen if you are a founder or investor.
Voice AI in India is hard. Wispr Flow is betting on it anyway.
Wispr Flow says growth accelerated in India after its Hinglish rollout, even as voice AI products continue to face challenges.
Fintech startup Parker files for bankruptcy
Parker, a well-funded startup offering corporate credit cards and banking services, has filed for bankruptcy and is widely reported to have shut down.
GM agrees to pay $12.75M in California driver privacy settlement
General Motors has reached a privacy-related settlement with a group of law enforcement agencies led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta.
Retail Returns Climbed to $850 Billion Last Year — Try These 3 Fixes Before Your Profit Margins Disappear
Returns are climbing, placing growing pressure on retailers to protect margins and recover lost value. Here’s how ecommerce businesses can process returns more efficiently and get inventory back on the shelf while the demand is still there.