YouTube prepares crackdown on ‘mass-produced’ and ‘repetitive’ videos, as concern over AI slop grows
YouTube’s creator liaison said the change is a “minor” update to YouTube’s longstanding policies.
The Download: what’s next for AI agents, and how Trump protects US tech companies overseas
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. Navigating the rise of AI agents AI agents is a buzzy term that essentially refers to AI models and algorithms that can not only provide you with information, but take actions on your…
ChatGPT hallucinated about music app Soundslice so often, the founder made the lie come true
Adrian Holovaty, founder of music-teaching platform Soundslice, finally solved a months-long mystery: weird images of ChatGPT sessions kept being uploaded to the site.
3 Bold Moves Every Entrepreneur Should Make This Year
In today’s fast-moving landscape, hesitation is more dangerous than risk. Here are three bold moves that will separate the thriving from the treading.
Young People Are Achieving 5-Figure Incomes Without a 9-5 Job. Here’s How — Plus the Critical Skills They Say School Doesn’t Teach Them.
Generations Alpha and Z have a different perspective on professional success.
How to Stop Being Busy and Start Being Lethal With Your Time
The difference between being busy and being lethal is knowing what’s worth your minutes and being bold enough to protect them.
Elon Musk Gives One-Sentence Response to Linda Yaccarino Stepping Down as CEO of X
Linda Yaccarino announced on Tuesday that she was leaving her role as X’s chief executive.
Apple looks to bid on becoming US home for Formula 1
Formula 1 could have a new U.S. streaming service home soon. Apple is in talks to purchase the rights as it looks to further invest in live sports, the Financial Times reports. Apple already has deals for Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer. ESPN’s F1 contract ends next year. But Apple will be up […]
Why Surcharging Is a Bad Move For Small Businesses — and What to Do Instead
Before you add credit card surcharges, learn what the big players know — and how to protect your business from costly mistakes.
Meta Invests Billions in World’s Largest Eyewear Company After Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Success
The deal arrives one month after Meta debuted new Oakley Meta AI smart glasses in partnership with the eyewear company.
Pinecone founder Edo Liberty explores the real missing link in enterprise AI at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, the AI conversation goes deeper than just the latest models. On one of the AI Stages, Edo Liberty, founder and CEO of Pinecone, will deliver a session that challenges one of the most persistent assumptions in the field — that raw intelligence alone is enough. With 10,000+ startup and VC leaders […]