Apply to speak at TechCrunch Sessions: AI

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Techme101

AI innovators, this is your moment! Have insights to share with 1,200 AI founders, investors, and enthusiasts eager to push the boundaries of innovation?  Take the stage, shape the AI conversation, and exchange ideas at TechCrunch Sessions: AI on June 5 at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall!  We’re bringing together top AI minds from the startup […]
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The DOGE Squad Is Squandering a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Techme101

Government tech experts say Elon Musk’s team could have seized the moment to make Washington work better.

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Apple and Google Restore TikTok to App Stores in the U.S.

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Techme101

The popular social media app was removed to comply with a new law that banned it in the United States. President Trump has paused enforcement of the ban.

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Banks Sell $4.7 Billion of X’s Debt, in a Sign of Investor Demand

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Techme101

The social media company is attracting investor interest because of Elon Musk’s close ties to President Trump and a recent jump in revenue.

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Airbnb CEO says it’s still too early for AI trip planning

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Techme101

Airbnb is planning to first introduce AI to its customer support system.
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ICON, a pioneer in 3D home printing, raises $56M led by Norwest, Tiger Global

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Techme101

ICON, which builds homes using 3D printing, has closed on $56 million in Series C funding co-led by Norwest Venture Partners and Tiger Global, the company has confirmed to TechCrunch exclusively. The raise represents a first close for the Austin-based ICON, according to a spokesperson. Existing backers CAZ Investments, LENX, Moderne Ventures, Oakhouse Partners and […]
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A growing digital ad market is benefiting giants like Meta and smaller players like Reddit

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Techme101

The digital advertising market is doing so well that even Reddit is getting a cut of the spoils.

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Zuckerberg’s rightward policy shift puts Meta staffers on edge, targets Apple

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Techme101

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s actions to curry favor with the president have rattled employees, but people familiar with his efforts say there’s a clear strategy.

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US politicians furious at UK demand for encrypted Apple data

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Techme101

They say the US should re-evaluate its cyber-security partnership with the UK unless the “dangerous” request is withdrawn.

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Europe denies dropping AI liability rules under pressure from Trump

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Techme101

The European Union has denied that recent moves to row back on some planned tech regulation — principally by ditching the AI Liability Directive, a 2022 draft law which had been aimed at making it easier for consumers to sue over harms caused by AI-enabled products and services — were made in response to pressure […]
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