7 VCs explain why the creator economy still has legs
To learn more about the state of the creator economy industry and how investors are thinking, we surveyed seven VCs about where the industry is headed.
Musk v. Altman week 2: OpenAI fires back, and Shivon Zilis reveals that Musk tried to poach Sam Altman
In the second week of the landmark trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI, Musk’s motivations for bringing the suit were under scrutiny. Last week, Musk took the stand, alleging that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and president Greg Brockman had deceived him into donating $38 million to the company. He claimed that they’d promised to maintain…
SEC to appeal XRP, PayPal launches stablecoin, and Microsoft partners with Aptos
Welcome back to Chain Reaction. To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important crypto stories delivered to your inbox every Thursday at 12 p.m. PT, subscribe here. This week was a busy one for crypto (per usual) with the SEC, PayPal, Coinbase and Microsoft leading the headlines. Let’s get into it. This week […]
Turning Ideas into Reality — How Your Everyday Life Inspires Business Ideas
Every great business began as an idea. Here’s how I took my idea from conception to thriving company.
Why Every Company Should Be Thinking About Artificial Intelligence
Here’s why it’s crucial for every company to incorporate AI into their strategies.
Instagram’s code reveals a ‘Meta Verified’ feed filter, but company denies active test
It looks like Instagram may have considered copying another Twitter feature by elevating Verified users to a more prominent spot in the Instagram app, according to a new discovery in the app’s code. According to reverse engineer Alessandro Paluzzi, both the iOS and Android Instagram apps are now showing a new feed filter that would […]
Skydio closing consumer drone business
Skydio today announced that it will be shutting down its consumer drone business. Beginning today, the firm will no longer be selling its Skydio 2+ Starter, Sports, Cinema or Pro kits, although it will continue to offer the Skydio 2+ Enterprise Kit to business customers. Skydio also promises to continue supporting those consumers who have […]
Launching a New Media Company? Here are 7 Things to Know Before the Camera Starts Rolling
Preparation provides a valuable leg up when making a name in the crowded media business.
Pope Francis Issues Warning About the ‘Disruptive Possibilities and Ambivalent Effects’ of AI
The Pope was subjected to an AI-generated deepfake earlier this year.
Lyft takes a page from Uber’s playbook: Ads
Ride-hailing giant Lyft will start displaying ads in-app, as well as via in-car tablets, rooftops and bikeshare stations. “Lyft has a captive audience throughout their entire ride journey – waiting for their car, matching with their driver, and in ride – and brands can now reach riders in relevant and tailored ways across our suite […]
Data visualization startup Virtualitics lands $37M investment
Many companies grapple with data challenges. In a 2019 survey, Deloitte reports that 67% of executives aren’t comfortable accessing or using the data at their organizations. In a separate poll from NewVantage Partners, meanwhile, less than a third of firms identify themselves as being data-driven — despite significant investments in AI and business analytics tools. […]