July 8, 2025

Why the US and Europe could lose the race for fusion energy

Fusion energy holds the potential to shift a geopolitical landscape that is currently configured around fossil fuels. Harnessing fusion will deliver the energy resilience, security, and abundance needed for all modern industrial and service sectors. But these benefits will be controlled by the nation that leads in both developing the complex supply chains required and…

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Europe spins up AI research hub to apply accountability rules on Big Tech

April 18, 2023

As the European Union gears up to enforce a major reboot of its digital rulebook in a matter of months, a new dedicated research unit is being spun up to support oversight of large platforms under the bloc’s flagship Digital Services Act (DSA). The European Center for Algorithmic Transparency (ECAT), which was officially inaugurated in […]

Europe spins up AI research hub to apply accountability rules on Big Tech by Natasha Lomas originally published on TechCrunch

FTC warns Congress that AI technology like ChatGPT could ‘turbocharge’ fraud and scams

April 18, 2023

In a Congressional hearing on Tuesday focused on the Federal Trade Commission’s work to protect American consumers from fraud and other deceptive practices, FTC Chair Lina Khan and fellow commissioners warned House representatives of the potential for modern AI technologies, like ChatGPT, to be used to “turbocharge” fraud. The warning was issued in response to […]

FTC warns Congress that AI technology like ChatGPT could ‘turbocharge’ fraud and scams by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch

Curing disease with CRISPR with Trevor Martin from Mammoth Biosciences

April 18, 2023

Welcome back to Found, where we get the stories behind the startups. This week Darrell and Becca are joined by Trevor Martin the co-founder and CEO of Mammoth Biosciences, a startup that uses CRISPR to diagnose and find treatments for genetic diseases. Trevor talked about what it is like to build a company surrounding novel […]

Curing disease with CRISPR with Trevor Martin from Mammoth Biosciences by Rebecca Szkutak originally published on TechCrunch

Meta opens up its social VR space Horizon Worlds to teens

April 18, 2023

Meta announced today that it’s opening up Horizon Worlds to teen users in the U.S. and Canada, after previously restricting the social VR platform to users 18 years of age and above. As part of the expansion, the company says it’s introducing a set of age-appropriate protections and safety defaults. The move comes as lawmakers […]

Meta opens up its social VR space Horizon Worlds to teens by Aisha Malik originally published on TechCrunch

Gogoro’s battery swapping stations in Taiwan are now virtual power plants

April 18, 2023

Taiwanese two-wheeler battery swapping company Gogoro has a plan to give energy back to Taiwan’s electrical grid and make money while doing it. The company is partnering with Enel X, an energy services provider, to integrate 2,500 of its GoStations in Taiwan into Enel X’s Virtual Power Plant (VPP). A VPP is a collection of […]

Gogoro’s battery swapping stations in Taiwan are now virtual power plants by Rebecca Bellan originally published on TechCrunch

Let’s talk about ‘Mrs. Davis’ and the show’s wild approach to AI

April 18, 2023

Set in an alt-near future reality, Peacock’s newest original series, “Mrs. Davis,” releasing on April 20, is edging towards being a little too believable—minus the kidnapping Germans, an elusive Holy Grail, and a life-threatening venture inside a gargantuan whale. The show centers around an all-knowing AI that’s designed to satisfy its users, sending them on […]

Let’s talk about ‘Mrs. Davis’ and the show’s wild approach to AI by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch

Can’t watch without subtitles? Prime Video’s new feature makes dialogue easier to hear

April 18, 2023

Can’t hear the TV anymore? You’re not alone. TV dialogue has gotten harder to understand over the years, leading everyone to turn subtitles on while watching. Today, that problem is top of mind as Amazon Prime Video introduces a new feature that may make subtitles no longer necessary — at least on some titles. It’s […]

Can’t watch without subtitles? Prime Video’s new feature makes dialogue easier to hear by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch

Founded by actors, Mansa brings its free streaming service for global Black culture out of stealth

April 18, 2023

Mansa, a free ad-supported streaming service and content aggregator that offers a curated selection of Black cultural content, launched out of stealth today. Mansa offers a wide variety of content, from on-demand titles and digital linear (FAST) channels to short-form videos and user-generated content. The company was founded by actors David Oyelowo (“Selma”), Chiké Okonkwo […]

Founded by actors, Mansa brings its free streaming service for global Black culture out of stealth by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch