This Is What the CEO of Kickstarter Wishes Aspiring Entrepreneurs Knew
Everette Taylor founded his first company at 19 — this is his best advice for people who want to start a business.
Debates over AI consciousness are a trap
“Runaway” AI, “rogue” agents, and “autonomous” actors—the current rhetoric would have you believe that AI agents are not only awake and aware, but angry at their creators. Prominent tech leaders such as Demis Hassabis, Dario Amodei, and Sam Altman push for regulation of these seemingly “superhuman” systems, while a separate faction, led by policy organizations…
Palo Alto Networks agrees to buy CyberArk for $25 billion
The cybersecurity giant is getting into identity security with its acquisition of CyberArk, which is one of the biggest cybersecurity deals of the year so far.
Germ brings end-to-end encrypted messages to Bluesky
Germ’s new app lets users send end-to-end encrypted messages on Bluesky. TechCrunch speaks with the Germ founders to hear why they came up with the idea.
How to Future-Proof Your Career in Today’s AI-Powered World
Think your job is AI-proof? Only if you’ve got skills a machine can’t fake, like creativity, ethics and real human judgment.
Why Your Travel Brand Needs a Smarter Domain This Summer
Peak travel season is upon us, and brands across the travel industry have a major opportunity to sharpen their digital presence and stand out in an increasingly crowded online marketplace.
U.S. Economy Grew More Than Expected, According to Federal Data: ‘Broadly Indicative of a Healthy Economy’
ADP also reported on Wednesday that hiring rebounded.
Hackers stole Social Security numbers during Allianz Life cyberattack
The U.S. insurance giant tells state regulators that Social Security numbers were among the personal information stolen in its mid-July cyberattack.
Zuckerberg signals Meta won’t open source all of its ‘superintelligence’ AI models
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared his vision on Wednesday for “personal superintelligence,” the idea that people should be able to use AI to achieve their personal goals, create, connect, and lead fulfilling lives. Smuggled into the letter is a signal that Meta is shifting how it plans to ensure widespread access to superintelligence, a suggestion that the company’s most advanced AI may remain closed so that Meta can stay in the driver’s seat.
Why Some Legacy Brands Stay Relevant While Others Fade Into Obscurity
Here’s how legacy brands can stay relevant by combining cultural capital with innovation and strategic infrastructure.
Starbucks Is Betting on Protein Cold Foam and a ‘Sugar Reduction’ to Turn Around Lagging Sales. Here’s a Look at the Sweeping Changes.
Starbucks’ CEO Brian Niccol plans to revive sales through a spate of company-wide changes.