Creative Commons announces tentative support for AI ‘pay-to-crawl’ systems
The organization offered support for this idea of an AI marketplace, and suggested several guiding principles.
Why the Moltbook frenzy was like Pokémon
This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. Lots of influential people in tech last week were describing Moltbook, an online hangout populated by AI agents interacting with one another, as a glimpse into the future. It appeared to show…
Lightspeed raises record $9B in fresh capital
The massive fund haul will allow the Silicon Valley firm to continue to invest in cash hungry AI startups.
Merriam-Webster names ‘slop’ the word of the year
AI-generated content has dominated the internet over the past year, and America’s dictionary took note.
Google’s ‘dark web report’ feature will no longer be available starting in February
Google has revealed that its “dark web report” feature will be discontinued starting February 16, 2026. Launched initially about a year and a half ago, this tool aimed to help users monitor their personal information on the dark web For some users, the dark web report seemed like a valuable tool, scanning various data breach […]
The Simple Fix That Ended This Team’s Meeting Overload in Just 2 Weeks
Here’s the hidden reason your meetings keep growing and your work keeps slowing.
Tesla’s Unexpected New Lifestyle Product Only Costs $350 — and Is Already Sold Out
Though it sold out in under three hours, Tesla will restock the sports-related product next week.
Gift guide: TechCrunch’s favorite things
As tech journalists we have a lot of opinions. So if we really like something, it’s probably good!
Want to Refresh Your Brand? Here’s the Crucial Step You Need to Take First.
A website project often reveals what the brand has outgrown, making it the clearest moment to realign identity, messaging and visual direction.
Threads adds new communities, tests badges for highly engaged members
Threads, which has more than 150 million daily active users, adds more communities to its platform.
Lidar-maker Luminar files for bankruptcy
The filing marks the end of a tumultuous year full of layoffs, executive departures, and piling debts.