X takes Grok offline, changes system prompts after more antisemitic outbursts
Elon Musk’s X has taken the automated account for Grok, its AI chatbot, offline after it spent Tuesday afternoon pushing antisemitic narratives.
The Download: saving the US climate programs, and America’s AI protections are under threat
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. How nonprofits and academia are stepping up to salvage US climate programs Nonprofits are trying to preserve a US effort to modernize greenhouse-gas measurements, amid growing fears that the Trump administration’s dismantling of…
Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO of Elon Musk’s X
Linda Yaccarino, CEO of X, stepped down from her role on Wednesday morning after two years.
Perplexity launches Comet, an AI-powered web browser
Perplexity on Wednesday launched its first AI-powered web browser, called Comet, marking the startup’s latest effort to challenge Google Search as the primary avenue people use to find information online. At launch, Comet will be available first to subscribers of Perplexity’s $200-per-month Max plan, as well as a small group of invitees that signed up […]
Get your exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Time is running out to secure your exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, October 27-29, at Moscone West in San Francisco. This is your chance to get your startup in front of 10,000+ startup pioneers, VC leaders, and tech enthusiasts. Learn more and grab your table here before your competitor does. Maximum exposure for your […]
Yplasma zaps the air to cool chips for data centers
Yplasma recently raised $2.5 million to refine its plasma actuators, which can modify the flow of air.
Learn how to avoid the pitfalls that stall startup fundraising at TechCrunch All Stage on July 15
There’s no shortage of capital out there, but there’s even less room for error. Join a powerhouse panel at TechCrunch All Stage on July 15 in Boston for “Fundraising Mistakes That Will Kill Your Round, and How to Avoid Them.” This Scale Stage breakout session is built specifically for early-stage founders who want to sidestep […]
I Fired My Smartest Employee — and It Was the Smartest Thing I Ever Did
I’ve seen thousands of impressive resumes over the years, but one important lesson I’ve learned is that intelligence without emotional intelligence can be detrimental to your team and your business.
PR is your scaling power: Learn from Insight Partners’ Nikki Parker at TechCrunch All Stage
PR and marketing are more than just press releases — they’re powerful tools for attracting investors, customers, and top talent. At TechCrunch All Stage on July 15, Nikki Parker, EVP of Marketing and Communications at global software investor Insight Partners, will break down the essential PR and marketing strategies every startup needs. From crafting compelling […]
Google brings Gemini to Wear OS watches, adds AI Mode to Circle to Search
Google is rolling out Gemini to Wear OS watches, the company announced on Wednesday.
Samsung launches Z Fold7 and Z Flip7, adds a cheaper Z Flip7 FE to its foldable lineup
With its new foldable lineup, Samsung’s trying to attract a broader segment of users to its most significant new phone format in years.