Trump and Xi will ‘consummate’ TikTok deal on Thursday, treasury secretary says
The United States and China are ready to move forward on a TikTok deal, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
The Download: AI’s impact on the economy, and DeepSeek strikes again
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The State of AI: Welcome to the economic singularity —David Rotman and Richard Waters Any far-reaching new technology is always uneven in its adoption, but few have been more uneven than generative AI.…
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TechCrunch Mobility: The ‘robot army’ argument
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.
Less than 24 hours until 10,000 founders, investors, and innovators hit TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — and ticket rates rise
The countdown is almost over — tomorrow’s the day! In less than 24 hours, TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 takes over Moscone West. From October 27–29, 10,000 founders, investors, and innovators will flood San Francisco for three days of building, connecting, and deal-making. We’re just days away from live demos of never-before-seen tech and high-stakes pitches as […]
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OpenAI reportedly developing new generative music tool
OpenAI is working on a new tool that would generate music based on text and audio prompts, according to a report in The Information. Such a tool could be used to add music to existing videos, or to add guitar accompaniment to an existing vocal track, sources said. It’s not clear when OpenAI plans to […]
High school’s AI security system confuses Doritos bag for a possible firearm
A high school student in Baltimore County, Maryland was reportedly handcuffed and searched after an AI security system flagged his bag of chips as a possible firearm.
Who are AI browsers for?
OpenAI launched an AI-powered browser this week, but it feels like it offers a slight efficiency gain at best.
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TikTok robot star Rizzbot gave me the middle finger
About a week ago, I woke to a dizzying DM on Instagram — Rizzbot flipping me off. This sent me down a rabbit hole about humanoids in society.