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AI

AI agents now have a place to snitch | TechCrunch

“If you see something, say something” is no longer limited to human beings. Two new AI hotlines have...

Rooms app on mobile phones
Social

Google puts $1M into 3D design app Rooms after more than 1 million ‘rooms’ created | TechCrunch

3D design app Rooms just landed more funding. Launched into beta in 2023, the app from ex-Google employees...

Victory, winner, dollars, dollar signs
Venture

After betting the firm on Anthropic, Menlo Ventures raises victorious $3B fund | TechCrunch

Menlo Ventures announced $3 billion in funds on Tuesday, the largest raise in its 50-year history, driven in...

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AI

Tech industry is buzzing after a Claude agent hacked into a gym | TechCrunch

By now, we all realize that Silicon Valley’s AI labs have built the world’s best hackers in the...

Elon Musk
Apps

Elon Musk’s X settles multiyear legal battle with the World Federation of Advertisers | TechCrunch

Elon Musk’s X has settled its multiyear legal battle with advertising trade group the World Federation of Advertisers...

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Apps

Apple introduces a cheaper option for App Store subscriptions | TechCrunch

Apple is giving App Store developers a new way to attract subscribers with lower-priced plans tied to a...

Patrick Coughlin and Ryan Coughlin, co-founders of Savi Security
AI

Savi’s app aims to protect consumers from realistic AI scams like kidnappers demanding ransom | TechCrunch

Brothers Patrick and Ryan Coughlin, each with impressive careers in the tech industry (Patrick worked in national cyber...

Chris Lehane
AI

OpenAI, Anthropic, Google have been in talks on AI safety for weeks | TechCrunch

Chris Lehane, OpenAI’s global policy chief, told reporters on Tuesday that the company has been working with rivals...

Razer gaming chair
Hardware

Razer’s concept gaming chair will heat your butt up before cooling it down | TechCrunch

Razer is always a source for good, weird fun during CES week. The gaming peripheral giant kicked off...

TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 audience
Startups

Founder Summit pass rates increase June 26 | TechCrunch

Founders don’t grow alone. They learn from peers tackling similar challenges, connect with those who have already navigated...