Report: Elon Musk’s drug use ramped up during the 2024 presidential campaign
Elon Musk increased his drug taking during the 2024 presidential campaign in which he donated around $270 million to help elect Donald Trump.
Spiraling with ChatGPT
ChatGPT seems to have pushed some users towards delusional or conspiratorial thinking, according to a recent feature in The New York Times.
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US imposes new rules to curb semiconductor design software sales to China
Siemens EDA, Cadence and Synopsys have received notices from the U.S. Commerce Department about new export controls on chip design software to China.
Grocery platform Misfits Market acquires The Rounds to further its mission of reducing food waste
Misfits Market, the online platform that delivers imperfect groceries to help minimize waste, announced the acquisition of household restocking service The Rounds on Friday. As a result of the deal, Misfits Market plans to take on over 250 items from The Rounds’ inventory. This allows the company to diversify into additional categories, such as household […]
Google fixes bug that led AI Overviews to say it’s now 2024
Google has fixed a bug that led AI Overviews to say it’s 2024 when it was asked if this year is 2025.
Grammarly secures $1B in non-dilutive funding from General Catalyst
Grammarly has secured a $1 billion commitment from General Catalyst. The 14-year-old writing assistant startup will use the new funds for its sales and marketing efforts, freeing up existing capital to make strategic acquisitions. Unlike a traditional venture round, General Catalyst will not receive an equity stake in the company in return for the investment. […]
Americans in These 5 U.S. States Might Fare the Worst in Retirement. How Do Your Numbers Compare?
One in five Americans aged 50 and over have no retirement savings.
Salesforce Has Used AI to Reduce Personnel Costs By $50 Million This Year. Here’s Which Roles Are Affected.
AI has enabled Salesforce to reduce hiring and save millions, but it’s using the savings to hire in other areas.
Top 30 startups announced for VivaTech 2025 Innovation of the Year Award
The Innovation of the Year Award celebrates the boldest and most visionary startups exhibiting at VivaTech 2025. Open to all exhibiting companies, the award honors those pushing boundaries and redefining industries. Startups were scored on Innovation & Creativity, Market Disruption, and Scalability. From hundreds of applicants, 30 made the short list. The top five will […]
Inside the AI revolution: Top insights and breakthroughs from our partners at TechCrunch Sessions: AI
At TechCrunch Sessions: AI, the spotlight is on the future of artificial intelligence and the startups shaping it. This high-energy event brings together founders, investors, and technologists to explore how AI is transforming industries — from the pitch deck to full-scale deployment. We’re proud to spotlight our partners — not just for their support, but […]