YouTube livestreams will now hold back ads during peak engagement to protect the vibe
Until now, the only way to avoid seeing ads was by paying for a YouTube Premium subscription.
AI chatbots are giving out people’s real phone numbers
People report that their personal contact info was surfaced by Google AI—and there’s apparently no easy way to prevent it. A Redditor recently wrote that he was “desperate for help”: for about a month, he said, his phone had been inundated by calls from “strangers” who were “looking for a lawyer, a product designer, a…
Max Hodak’s Science Corp. is preparing to place its first sensor in a human brain
Human trials on the hybrid sensor are expected to begin in the years ahead.
Google adds AI Skills to Chrome to help you save favorite workflows
Google is adding “Skills” to Chrome, letting users save and reuse AI prompts across websites. The feature builds on Gemini’s browser integration.
How the rewards app Freecash scammed its way to the top of the app stores
Freecash was removed from Apple’s App Store after TechCrunch reached out for comment.
Is Your Small Business Invisible to ChatGPT and Google’s AI Answers? Here’s How to Get Back on the Map
Discover why small businesses need a GEO strategy to stay relevant and competitive as AI platforms transform the search landscape.
Duolingo’s CEO Sparked Backlash Over Performance Reviews — Now He’s Changing Them
Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn altered performance-review metrics after employees raised questions.
In-N-Out’s Owner Says the Chain Will Never Offer Online Ordering. Here’s Why.
The burger chain’s owner says preserving her grandparents’ legacy means saying no to what competitors embrace.
More Taxpayers Are Cheating. Here’s Why ‘The IRS Isn’t Going to Catch Me’ Is the New Strategy.
With a quarter of IRS auditors gone and enforcement at its lowest in 20 years, tax lawyers say they’re seeing a shift in taxpayer behavior.
Mark Zuckerberg Can’t Sit Down and Talk to All 79,000 Meta Employees. So He’s Building an AI Version of Himself.
The AI clone is being trained on his mannerisms, tone and public statements so workers can feel more connected to Meta’s CEO.
Financial risk management platform Pillar raises $20M seed in round led by a16z
Pillar’s investors include a16z, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, Crucible Capital and Gallery Ventures.