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Surprising literally no one, the combination of paid blue checks and generative AI makes it all too easy to spread misinformation. On Monday morning, a seemingly AI-generated image of an explosion at the Pentagon circulated around the internet, even though the event didn’t actually happen. Within about half an hour, the image appeared on a […]

Fake Pentagon attack hoax shows perils of Twitter’s paid verification by Amanda Silberling originally published on TechCrunch

Last week, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed a law that banned TikTok in the state. Now, the company is hitting back with a lawsuit that aims to keep the app available to Montanans. In the complaint, TikTok argues that Montana’s ban violates the constitution by limiting the company’s right to host and distribute user-created content. […]

TikTok sues Montana over a controversial new law banning the app in the state by Taylor Hatmaker originally published on TechCrunch

Commercial Earth observation companies collect an unprecedented volume of images and data every single day, but purchasing even a single satellite image can be cumbersome and time-intensive. SkyFi, a two-year old startup, is looking to change that with an app and API that makes ordering a satellite image as easy as a click of a […]

SkyFi lets you order up fresh satellite imagery in real time with a click by Aria Alamalhodaei originally published on TechCrunch

The Apple Store could be expanding beyond tech products. As the company continues to invest in its original Apple TV+ content, a recent Bloomberg report indicates that Apple plans to introduce a new product category for its online store– merchandise tied to its popular TV shows. This includes “Ted Lasso” merch, which is rounding out […]

‘Ted Lasso’ and other Apple TV+ merch could arrive in the Apple Store, report says by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch