Microsoft’s new gaming CEO vows not to flood the ecosystem with ‘endless AI slop’
Is Microsoft’s gaming division doubling down on AI?
The Download: a biological de-aging contest and why LLMs don’t reason
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. A new contest pits competitors against each other in a race to biological youth —Jessica Hamzelou This week, I officially signed up for an unusual competition. One that rewards competitors for…
Google VP warns that two types of AI startups may not survive
As generative AI evolves, a Google VP warns that LLM wrappers and AI aggregators face mounting pressure, with shrinking margins and limited differentiation threatening their long-term viability.
OpenAI debated calling police about suspected Canadian shooter’s chats
Jesse Van Rootselaar’s descriptions of gun violence were flagged by tools that monitor ChatGPT for misuse.
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Lowest ticket prices to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 end February 27. Up to $680 off individual passes and up to 30% off group passes. Register before they go up to join 10,000 founders, tech operators, and VCs.
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This Is How Solo Creators Stop Posting to Silence and Hit Over 50,000 Views Without The Guesswork
Posting more isn’t the answer. Removing guesswork is. This is how solo creators break out of silence without burning out.
India’s Sarvam launches Indus AI chat app as competition heats up
Sarvam’s Indus chat app is currently available in beta.
The Market Already Told You to Pivot — Here’s How to Listen
Most startups struggle not because their idea is bad, but because they ignore the signals the market is sending.
Most Founders Don’t Realize They’re Giving Away Their Influence — Here’s How to Take It Back
Here’s how entrepreneurs can lead the way toward ethical consent and consumer control.
How to Decide What to Build vs. Outsource in 5 Steps — Without Losing Control or Slowing Growth
The wrong infrastructure decision won’t fail immediately — it will quietly limit your growth. Here’s how to spot it early.