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Max Q: SpaceX, Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic speak on space regulations

In this issue: No new regulations on human spaceflight, news from Varda Space and more. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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So how about another 20 IPOs?

One key area of private-market performance that we haven’t yet given enough attention to is the matter of exits. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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FCC aims to investigate the risk of AI-enhanced robocalls

As if robocalling wasn’t already enough of a problem, the advent of easily accessible, realistic AI-powered writing and synthetic voice could supercharge the practice. The FCC aims to preempt this by looking into how generated robocalls might fit under existing … Continue reading

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What’s behind the fresh round of tech layoffs?

But let’s not forget as we dig into the reasons why we are seeing a new wave of tech layoffs that this is more than an academic exploration. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Feds expand Tesla investigation to include vehicle range, personal benefits

Tesla has the attention of the U.S. Department of Justice — again. Tesla has received requests for information, including subpoenas from the DOJ, the automaker disclosed Monday in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing. The DOJ issued subpoenas related … Continue reading

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It’s too late for nuclear to save the climate

Even with the new designs, nuclear power probably won’t be enough to make a difference because its biggest hurdles aren’t technical at all. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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TikTok is testing 15-minute uploads with select users

TikTok is testing the ability for users to upload 15 minute videos, the company confirmed to TechCrunch on Monday. The social media giant said the new upload limit is being tested in select regions with a limited group of users, … Continue reading

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Here’s hoping genAI can make Siri better

Hello, and welcome back to Equity, the podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. Our Monday show covers the latest in tech news from the weekend and what’s making headlines early in … Continue reading

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After years of explosive growth, the French tech ecosystem is at a turning point

Last week, La French Tech celebrated its 10 year anniversary — this government-backed initiative has been in charge of promoting and fostering the startup community in France. When you compare the metrics of the French tech ecosystem between now and … Continue reading

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Investors are split on whether California’s diversity bill will make an impact

Even with some criticisms, most VC think that the state’s effort to track diversity data is worth it. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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