Waymo co-CEO on robotaxi vandalism: ‘We’re not standing for it’
Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana opened up at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 about the vandalism of its cars and how the company pushes back on government surveillance requests.
Bridging the operational AI gap
The transformational potential of AI is already well established. Enterprise use cases are building momentum and organizations are transitioning from pilot projects to AI in production. Companies are no longer just talking about AI; they are redirecting budgets and resources to make it happen. Many are already experimenting with agentic AI, which promises new levels…
Robotaxi companies must do more to prove safety, Waymo co-CEO says
Waymo co-CEO Takedra Mawakana urged rival autonomous vehicle companies to be more transparent about their safety data during an interview at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. She said that companies removing human drivers from vehicles have a responsibility to prove their technology makes roads safer.
I ‘Vibe Coded’ an App Using AI — and Got a Working Product in Under 5 Minutes for Free. Here’s How I Did It.
Here’s how I created a working app for free without writing a single line of code.
Amazon reportedly plans to cut around 30,000 corporate jobs
Amazon could be planning to cut up to 30,000 corporate positions starting on Tuesday.
OpenAI says over a million people talk to ChatGPT about suicide weekly
OpenAI released data on just how many of ChatGPT’s users are facing mental health challenges, and how its addressing them.
Innovation Without Responsibility Is Risky — Here’s How to Balance Them for Lasting Growth and Impact
The future will belong to leaders who balance bold ideas with deep foresight and design solutions that serve humanity, not just markets.
Fitbit’s revamped app, with Gemini-powered health coach, rolls out to Premium users
Fitbit’s Gemini-powered health coach is rolling out to Premium subscribers in the U.S. on Android.
New corporate espionage claims emerge, centered on two highly valued 401(k) admin startups
Two 401(k) management unicorns, Human Interest and Guideline, are squaring off in federal court with allegations so brazen that they’re embarrassing.
COI Energy solves a conundrum: Letting businesses sell unused electricity — catch it at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Large enterprises routinely buy more electricity than they use. COI Energy has a patented platform that lets them sell and share.
Skyline Nav AI’s software can guide you anywhere, without GPS — find it at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
The company’s so-called Pathfinder software can look at almost anything — buildings, tree-lined roads, even aerial views — and quickly match it to a database and generate real-time navigation.