I Rewrote the Boomer Script — Here’s How I Learned, Adapted and Grew as a Millennial Entrepreneur
Don’t apologize for our generation’s defining qualities. Plan for them.
Defense official reveals how AI chatbots could be used for targeting decisions
The US military might use generative AI systems to rank lists of targets and make recommendations about which to strike first, which would then be vetted by humans, according to a Defense official with knowledge of the matter. The disclosure about how the military may use AI chatbots comes as the Pentagon faces scrutiny over…
Tomorrow: TechCrunch All Stage launches in Boston — and ticket prices rise
TechCrunch All Stage officially kicks off tomorrow at 7:30 a.m. ET at SoWa Power Station in Boston — and that’s when ticket prices jump to full rate. This isn’t just another founder event. It’s the summit built to help startups fundraise smarter, scale faster, and lead with impact. Whether you’re tightening your pitch, planning a […]
Windows 11 Pro Is a Must-Have Upgrade for Busy Entrepreneurs
Unlock features that are made for the modern professional with this Windows 11 Pro license for just $15.
Elmo’s X account hacked to publish racist and antisemetic posts
A hacker compromised Elmo’s X account on Sunday and published abusive posts.
Discord’s virtual reward, ‘Orbs,’ launches out of beta
According to Discord, Orbs have been popular among testers, with millions earned and spent during the seven-week beta period.
The Download: California’s AI power plans, and and why it’s so hard to make welfare AI fair
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. California is set to become the first US state to manage power outages with AI California’s statewide power grid operator is poised to become the first in North America to deploy artificial intelligence…
Is AI Worth the Layoffs? Inside a CEO’s Ethical Nightmare
AI-driven workforce cuts are spreading across major corporations such as Amazon, Microsoft, IBM and Walmart. But for smaller business CEOs, it’s not just strategy — it’s deeply personal. How do you tell employees you consider friends that AI might replace them?
Jack Dorsey’s latest app tracks sun exposure
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey’s new app, called Sun Day, ostensibly helps users track UV exposure and Vitamin D intake.
California is set to become the first US state to manage power outages with AI
California’s statewide power grid operator is poised to become the first in North America to deploy artificial intelligence to manage outages, MIT Technology Review has learned. “We wanted to modernize our grid operations. This fits in perfectly with that,” says Gopakumar Gopinathan, a senior advisor on power system technologies at the California Independent System Operator—known…
Meta acquires voice startup Play AI
Meta has acquired Play AI, a startup that uses AI to generate human-sounding voices.