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Why California’s new AI safety law succeeded where SB 1047 failed

Why California’s new AI safety law succeeded where SB 1047 failed

California just made history as the first state to require AI safety transparency from the biggest labs in the industry.…
OpenAI’s new social app is filled with terrifying Sam Altman deepfakes

OpenAI’s new social app is filled with terrifying Sam Altman deepfakes

In a video on OpenAI’s new TikTok-like social media app Sora, a never-ending factory farm of pink pigs are grunting…
What founders need to know before choosing their exit at Disrupt 2025

What founders need to know before choosing their exit at Disrupt 2025

Exit planning is no longer optional — it’s an essential conversation on the Going Public Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025,…
Waymo can keep testing robotaxis in NYC until end of 2025 

Waymo can keep testing robotaxis in NYC until end of 2025 

New York City regulators have extended Waymo’s autonomous vehicle testing permit through the end of the year, the company said…
Federal Workers Are Being Told to Blame Democrats for the Shutdown

Federal Workers Are Being Told to Blame Democrats for the Shutdown

At the Department of Housing and Urban Development, employees were instructed to set an out-of-office message that reads, “The federal…
Meet the end-of-life planning startup co-founded by NBA All Star Russell Westbrook

Meet the end-of-life planning startup co-founded by NBA All Star Russell Westbrook

When Donnell Beverly Jr. decided to launch end-of-life planning startup Eazewell after the loss of both of his parents, he knew exactly who to call…
The Post-Chuck Schumer Era | WIRED

The Post-Chuck Schumer Era | WIRED

For a while, it seemed like McConnell was single-handedly blocking the entirety of the US government from his vantage as…
Creative machines and where AI meets imagination at Disrupt 2025

Creative machines and where AI meets imagination at Disrupt 2025

AI isn’t just crunching data — it’s helping humans dream bigger. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, three leaders from TwelveLabs, Wonder…
Amazon launches a grocery brand with most products under $5

Amazon launches a grocery brand with most products under $5

Amazon on Wednesday announced the debut of Amazon Grocery, a new private-label brand that offers a range of grocery items,…
Last 3 days to get extra discounts on community passes to Disrupt 2025

Last 3 days to get extra discounts on community passes to Disrupt 2025

There are only 3 days left to lock in even bigger savings on group passes to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025! Founders…