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An exclusive TechCrunch investigation reveals a hidden human cost in the robotaxi industry, with Waymo and Zoox test drivers suffering over two dozen injuries from sudden autonomous vehicle movements in 2024-2025. These incidents, including whiplash, sideline workers for months, challenging the industry's safety narrative. The report highlights occupational hazards for those at the forefront of AV development and raises questions about broader industry reporting as the sector expands.
In a surprising pivot, some of Hollywood’s most recognizable names, accustomed to blockbuster films and substantial paychecks, are now making a significant bet on microdramas. These bite-sized, scripted series, designed
Apple has officially unveiled its next-generation Mac Mini, featuring the brand-new M6 chip and starting at $899. This update brings significant performance enhancements, including 4x better AI capabilities, and introduces a more powerful M5 Pro variant, reflecting the device's growing popularity for local AI workloads.
Walmart-owned Flipkart is rapidly emerging as a formidable challenger in India's competitive quick-commerce market. Its "Flipkart Minutes" service, launched just two years ago in August 2024, has seen order volumes
A new study reveals that most leading artificial intelligence laboratories have not publicly disclosed their plans for containing AI models that become rogue or subvert human control. This lack of transparency,
In his final earnings call as Apple CEO, Tim Cook disclosed that the highly anticipated Siri AI upgrade might feature paywalled limits, particularly for "power users." While emphasizing that these plans are not yet
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, held Oct 13-15 in San Francisco, features an AI Stage presented by Google for Startups. It will explore how AI is reshaping business models, creating security gaps like the 'agent security gap,' and pioneering new job categories like the 'GTM Engineer.' Industry leaders will share insights on topics from enterprise AI security to the future of video intelligence.
Ferrari's much-debated first electric vehicle, the Luce, has silenced its critics by hitting its entire annual sales target in just two months. Unveiled to a storm of negative online reactions and a dip in stock price,
Science Corporation, a pioneering startup in brain-computer interfaces (BCI), has achieved a major regulatory breakthrough, securing European Union approval for its innovative PRIMA device. This implantable chip is
Chris Fall, the director of the Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI), has resigned from his position, marking yet another rapid leadership change within the critical federal agency responsible for developing
Top VC Predicts Inevitable Wealth Redistribution in AI Boom Neil Rimer, co-founder of the highly successful venture capital firm Index Ventures, has made a striking prediction: the unprecedented wealth generated by
Fora, the innovative AI-powered travel agency, has officially joined the ranks of billion-dollar companies, announcing a $60 million Series D funding round that solidifies its unicorn status. The capital injection, led
Reed Jobs, son of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, is rapidly accelerating the mission of his oncology-focused venture firm, Yosemite, aiming to revolutionize cancer treatment through a blend of early-stage academic
AI law startup Norm announced Tuesday it has successfully closed a $120 million Series C funding round, propelling the nearly three-year-old company to a $1.2 billion valuation and officially granting it unicorn status.
TechCrunch has unveiled an updated, comprehensive AI glossary to demystify the rapidly evolving language of artificial intelligence. It provides plain-English definitions for essential terms like LLMs, AGI, and Hallucination, crucial for anyone tracking the transformative tech landscape. This resource aims to bridge the knowledge gap for professionals and enthusiasts, offering clarity on the foundational technologies, emerging capabilities, and industry challenges facing AI.
The Netherlands is directly challenging Washington's escalating "chip war" against China, with Dutch Trade Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma visiting the U.S. capital this week to lobby against proposed legislation that would
The White House last Friday ordered AI giant Anthropic to immediately restrict the export of its powerful AI models, Fable and Mythos, citing unspecified national security concerns. This directive led Anthropic to
Anthropic's recent decision to suspend access to its newest AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, for all foreign nationals following a U.S. government directive has sent ripples across the global technology industry. In
Andrew Yang is championing a new wave of startups focused on lowering the cost of living for average Americans. His latest venture, Nobile Mobile, offers affordable cell service and returns savings to customers, demonstrating a business model that prioritizes giving money back rather than solely extracting it. This initiative aims to address economic pressures, particularly those intensified by AI's impact on wages and jobs.
TechCrunch's Startup Battlefield is returning to Sydney, Australia, on August 19, 2026, in partnership with Stripe. Ten startups will pitch, with the winner securing automatic entry to TechCrunch Disrupt's Startup Battlefield 200 in San Francisco. This return follows the highly successful 2017 event, which launched companies like HealthMatch and FluroSat (now Regrow Agriculture) to raise over $85 million combined and foster a vibrant Australian tech ecosystem.
Environmental activist Erin Brockovich, renowned for her past legal battles against corporate pollution, has launched a significant new initiative targeting the burgeoning data center industry. Her mission aims to shine
YouTube announced on Thursday a significant expansion of its podcast capabilities, introducing a suite of new features aimed at enriching the listener experience for Premium users. The updates include an AI-powered
OpenAI has announced the integration of its advanced AI coding tool, Codex, directly into the ChatGPT mobile application. This significant update empowers developers to monitor and manage their coding workflows remotely
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified this morning that Elon Musk once suggested passing control of a hypothetical for-profit OpenAI to his children. The dramatic revelation came during Altman's defense against Musk's lawsuit
In a fresh flashpoint concerning artificial intelligence and intellectual property, KC Green, the artist behind the ubiquitous “This is fine” meme, has publicly accused AI startup Artisan of stealing his iconic artwork
