Monthly Archives: August 2024

Artists’ lawsuit against generative AI makers can go forward, judge says

A class action lawsuit filed by artists who allege that Stability, Runway and DeviantArt illegally trained their AIs on copyrighted works can move forward, but only in part, the presiding judge decided on Monday. In a mixed ruling, several of … Continue reading

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a16z-backed fintech Tally, which raised $172M in funding, is shutting down after running out of cash

Tally, a nine-year-old fintech that helped consumers manage and pay off their credit card debt, has shut down, according to the company. In a LinkedIn post that was shared earlier Monday, founder and CEO Jason Brown said the “sad and … Continue reading

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TechCrunch Space: It’s a bird, it’s a plane — it’s a rocket-powered aircraft!

Dawn Aerospace Mk-II is essentially “an aircraft with the performance of a rocket, not a rocket with wings.” © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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The 6 Best Mobile POS Systems for 2024

The right mobile POS app can make accepting payments incredibly convenient. We’re breaking down our six leading picks to help you find a match.

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FBI takes down ransomware gang that hacked dozens of companies

The FBI’s takedown of the Radar/Dispossessor ransomware and extortion gang is a rare win in the fight against ransomware. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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SpaceX repeatedly polluted waters in Texas this year, regulators found

SpaceX violated environmental regulations in releasing pollutants into or nearby bodies of water in Texas, a state environmental agency found.

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EU warns Elon Musk ahead of Trump interview to keep hate speech off X

European Commissioner Thierry Breton warned X owner Elon Musk the company may face penalties if it doesn’t address the spread of illegal and dangerous content.

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Euro VCs welcome Balderton’s fresh $1.3B but grumble about Europe’s AI misses

In the last 12 months, Balderton has announced 12 new investments. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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TikTok comes for messaging apps with the addition of group chats

TikTok looks to be taking on popular messaging services like Meta’s WhatsApp and Apple’s Messages, as the company announced on Monday that it’s adding group chats to its platform. You can now create group chats with up to 32 people … Continue reading

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Black Hat and DEF CON Roundup 2024: CrowdStrike Accepts ‘Epic Fail’ Award

Discover the latest cybersecurity trends and techniques in this year’s Black Hat and DEF CON roundup.

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