People are using Super Mario to benchmark AI now

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Techme101

At least we can watch AI play Mario.
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General Catalyst loses three top investors as the firm expands beyond venture, contemplates IPO

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Techme101

Three key investors have left General Catalyst amidst a series of recent changes at the firm, which now describes itself as an “investment and transformation company,” TechCrunch has learned. The departed managing directors include Deep Nishar and Kyle Doherty, who co-led General Catalyst’s late-stage strategy known as Endurance, and Adam Valkin, one of the three […]
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Trump’s FDA Cuts Are Putting Drug Development at Risk

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Techme101

New SEC filings from pharmaceutical companies reveal Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s cost-cutting measures could slow drug research and delay FDA approvals.

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Elon Musk’s $1 Spending Limit Is Paralyzing Federal Agencies

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Techme101

The DOGE-mandated credit card freeze is delaying shipments of critical supplies, stalling travel, and stopping employees from doing their jobs.

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AI cloud provider CoreWeave files for IPO

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Techme101

CoreWeave, which counts on Microsoft for close to two-thirds of its revenue, is headed for the public market.

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MWC 2025: Samsung’s Midrange Galaxy A Series Gets Gen AI & Longer Battery Life, Expands AI Accessibility

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Techme101

The Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G, and Galaxy A26 5G will use Samsung’s One UI 7 interface revamp.

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Singapore arrests alleged Nvidia chip smugglers

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Techme101

Singapore just arrested 3 men for allegedly smuggling Nvidia chips.
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Creator monetization platform Passes sued over alleged distribution of CSAM

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Techme101

Passes, a direct-to-fan monetization platform for creators backed by $40 million in Series A funding, has been sued for allegedly distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material (also known as CSAM). While its guidelines do not allow for creators to post nude photos or videos, as opposed to competitors like OnlyFans, a creator has sued Passes, alleging […]
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Nvidia shares fall 9% on tariff fears

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Techme101

The company’s stock price is down 13% since it reported earnings last Wednesday.

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TechCrunch Sessions: AI speaker applications close March 7

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Techme101

On June 5, TechCrunch Sessions: AI will kick off — and you can be part of the industry-changing conversations that will be taking place. We have an open invitation for members of the AI community to lead breakout sessions and discussions with over 1,200 startup founders, VC leaders, and AI aficionados attending our newest event, which […]
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