AI chatbot’s simple ‘123456’ password risked exposing personal data of millions of McDonald’s job applicants
Security researchers found two flaws in an AI-powered chatbot used by McDonald’s to interact with job applicants.
MIT Technology Review’s most popular stories of 2025
It’s been a busy and productive year here at MIT Technology Review. We published magazine issues on power, creativity, innovation, bodies, relationships, and security. We hosted 14 exclusive virtual conversations with our editors and outside experts in our subscriber-only series, Roundtables, and held two events on MIT’s campus. And we published hundreds of articles online,…
4 Reasons Why Local Entrepreneurship Is the Secret Weapon of Great Franchises
Community-driven leaders not only strengthen customer relationships but also innovate and elevate the brand, proving that the best franchises are built on the foundation of trust, collaboration and local intuition.
YC-backed Apolink by 19-year-old bags $4.3M to build 24/7 connectivity for LEO satellites
Apolink, a Y Combinator-backed space-tech startup, has raised $4.3 million in an “oversubscribed” seed round at $45 million post-money valuation to build a real-time connectivity network for satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO).
Helios wants to be the AI operating system for public policy professionals
Helios, a startup aiming to build an AI-powered operating system for policy professionals, has raised $4 million in seed funding.
Just 4 days until TechCrunch All Stage kicks off in Boston — and the lowest ticket prices vanish
Time’s running out. In just four days, TechCrunch All Stage 2025 touches down at Boston’s SoWa Power Station on July 15 — and your chance to lock in savings of up to $475 disappears. This one-day summit isn’t built for spectators. It’s designed for the doers — the founders, builders, and backers who are shaping […]
Tackle Big Goals With This Simple $10 Project Manager
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The PR Playbook Every Emerging Brand Needs — But No One Talks About
The unglamorous (but necessary) work that makes press coverage possible.
The Download: cybersecurity’s shaky alert system, and mobile IVF
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Cybersecurity’s global alarm system is breaking down Every day, billions of people trust digital systems to run everything from communication to commerce to critical infrastructure. But the global early warning system that alerts…
Samsung is exploring new wearable form factors such as earrings and necklaces
Samsung is looking to bolster its lineup of wearables with new form factors like glasses, earrings, and necklaces, CNN reported.
Selling Your Business Goes Beyond a Price Tag — Ask Your Buyer These 5 Questions to Ensure They’re the Right Fit
Before you sign the dotted line, ask the questions that reveal who your buyer really is — and what they truly value.