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It’s pretty easy to get DeepSeek to talk dirty
AI companions like Replika are designed to engage in intimate exchanges, but people use general-purpose chatbots for sex talk too, despite their stricter content moderation policies. Now new research shows that not all chatbots are equally willing to talk dirty: DeepSeek is the easiest to convince. But other AI chatbots can be enticed too, if…
How a decade-old patent dispute could upend Uber’s business
A little-known patent infringement lawsuit could have big implications for Uber — and potentially dozens of other companies. Carma Technology, a company formed in 2007 by serial entrepreneur and SOSV Ventures founder Sean O’Sullivan, filed a lawsuit earlier this year against Uber alleging the company infringed on five of its patents that are related to […]
Eight things we learned from WhatsApp vs. NSO Group spyware lawsuit
The landmark trial between WhatsApp and NSO Group unearthed several new revelations.
This Former Firefighter’s ‘Hidden’ Side Hustle Turned Full-Time Business Helps Keep Homes Safe — and Saw ‘Explosive Growth’ to $22 Million Revenue
Jeremy Barker started the business in 2012 and hit $5 million revenue by 2016.
Home Sellers Now Outnumber Buyers in Record Numbers. Here’s What It Means for Home Prices.
According to a new analysis, there were nearly half a million more home sellers than buyers in April, the biggest gap recorded since 2013.
10 Storytelling Strategies That Make Startups Impossible to Ignore
Stats alone can’t achieve success; strategic storytelling helps startups stand out by creating emotional connections.
White House investigating how Trump’s chief of staff’s phone was hacked
Hackers reportedly accessed Wiles’ phone contacts, which were used to impersonate her.
X’s new DM feature, XChat, is rolling out in beta
X’s new DMs feature, XChat, has begun rolling out to beta testers. Some X users who pay for the platform’s subscription product have reported that they can access XChat, while reverse engineer Nima Owji confirmed to TechCrunch that the new messaging system appears to be ready to ship. XChat is intended to be a more […]
6 Reasons Every Business Needs to Start a YouTube Channel Today
By creating engaging video content, you can showcase the human side of your brand, share your expertise and provide stellar customer service in a way that written content simply can’t replicate.
The Air Jordans of Ankle Braces? How Betterguards is Changing the Injury Prevention Game By Combining Safety and Swagger
Despite billions spent on sports medicine, ankle injuries remain stubbornly common. With roots in the NBA Launchpad, Betterguards is redefining injury prevention under CEO Tony Verutti by putting science — and athletes — first.