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Meta updates chatbot rules to avoid inappropriate topics with teen users

techcrunch.com Maxwell Zeff 2025-10-19 03:04:17

Meta says it’s changing the way it trains AI chatbots to prioritize teen safety, a spokesperson exclusively told TechCrunch, following an investigative report on the company’s lack of AI safeguards for minors. The company says it will now train chatbots to no longer engage with teenage users on self-harm, suicide, disordered eating, or potentially inappropriate romantic conversations. Meta says these are interim changes, and the company will release more robust, long-lasting safety updates for

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Host an event beyond the main event: Apply to host a Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2025-10-19 11:00:00

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is where over 10,000 founders, VCs, and tech innovators collide on October 27-29 at San Francisco’s Moscone West. But the conversations don’t end when the venue doors close. They spill across San Francisco — throughout the week — into the rooms, rooftops, and lounges where the real connections happen. That’s where Side Events come in Host your own gathering during Disrupt Week, October 25-31. From a salon-style dinner, to a hands-on workshop, to a pitch-off in a packed

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AI or not, Will Smith’s crowd video is fresh cringe

techcrunch.com Amanda Silberling 2025-10-18 21:02:52

Will Smith posted a video on social media that shows oceans of fans cheering him on during his recent European tour. “My favorite part of the tour is seeing you all up close,” the caption says. “Thank you for seeing me too.” In these thousands-deep crowds, some fans are holding up signs espousing their love for Smith, with one even saying that his music helped them survive cancer. But the video gives off an odd aura — it looks believably real at first glance, until you look closer and find di

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Trump administration’s deal is structured to prevent Intel from selling foundry unit

techcrunch.com Rebecca Szkutak 2025-10-20 19:56:27

The Trump administration seems intent on controlling Intel’s ability to make key business decisions around its floundering foundry business unit. Intel’s CFO David Zinsner shared new details about the company’s recent deal with the Trump administration, which gave the U.S. government a 10% equity stake, at a Deutsche Bank conference on Thursday, according to reporting from the Financial Times. The deal was structured in a way to penalize Intel if it spins out its foundry business unit, which m

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US manufacturing investment stumbles as clean tech cancellations pile up

techcrunch.com Tim De Chant 2025-10-21 03:09:54

More clean tech manufacturing investments were canceled in the U.S. in the second quarter than were announced, according to a new study from the Rhodium Group and MIT. Companies canceled $5 billion worth of projects, while only $4 billion in new investments was announced. Actual clean tech manufacturing investments, not just announcements, declined by 15%, as well. The pullback comes in the wake of the GOP’s reconciliation bill, which erased key portions of the Inflation Reduction Act, a piece

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No-code website builder Framer reaches $2B valuation

techcrunch.com Anna Heim 2025-10-21 19:15:51

Framer, a no-code website builder that claims over half a million monthly active users, has reached a $2 billion valuation after raising a $100 million Series D funding round led by existing investors Meritech and Atomico. This double-unicorn milestone comes at a time of hype for website builders — including direct competitors like Figma, Squarespace and Wix, as well as rising ‘vibe coding’ platforms such as Cursor and Lovable. In 2023, Framer raised a $27 million Series C led by Meritech at a

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Maisa AI gets $25M to fix enterprise AI’s 95% failure rate

techcrunch.com Anna Heim 2025-10-22 15:00:00

A staggering 95% of generative AI pilots at companies are failing, according to a recent report published by MIT’s NANDA initiative. But rather than giving up on the technology altogether, the most advanced organizations are experimenting with agentic AI systems that can learn and be supervised. That’s where Maisa AI comes in. The year-old startup has built its entire approach around the premise that enterprise automation requires accountable AI agents, not opaque black boxes. With a new, $25 m

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With India’s corporate banking lagging decades behind consumer fintech, TransBnk raises $25M to bridge the gap

techcrunch.com Jagmeet Singh 2025-10-22 15:33:43

While digitization has transformed banking for Indian consumers, corporate banking has been left in the slow lane — still relying heavily on clunky infrastructure, paper trails, and spreadsheet-heavy workflows. TransBnk wants to address that gap, and Bessemer Venture Partners has invested in the three-year-old startup in a $25 million round to accelerate its progress. Over the past decade, India has experienced a significant boom in consumer fintech, driven by transformative shifts such as the

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Nvidia reports record sales as the AI boom continues

techcrunch.com Russell Brandom 2025-10-23 03:18:39

Nvidia, the world’s most valuable company, reported another quarter of sustained sales growth in its earnings statement Wednesday, with $46.7 billion in revenue, a 56% increase compared to the same period last year. That growth was largely fueled by AI-dominated data center business, which saw a 56% year-over-year increase in revenue. Nvidia also saw its net income grow substantially since last year. The company reported a net income of $26.4 billion in the second quarter, a 59% spike since the

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WhatsApp’s new AI feature lets you rephrase and adjust the tone of your messages

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2025-10-23 07:04:35

WhatsApp is launching a new AI feature that allows users to rephrase, proofread, or adjust the tone of their messages, the Meta-owned company announced on Wednesday. The new feature, called “Writing Help,” uses Meta’s Private Processing technology, which allows users to receive AI-generated responses without Meta or WhatsApp reading the original message or the suggested rewrites. This means that messages on the platform remain private even if people use the new tool. With Writing Help, users c

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911 centers are so understaffed, they’re turning to AI to answer calls

techcrunch.com Marina Temkin 2025-10-23 07:42:12

When Max Keenan joined Y Combinator’s summer 2022 batch, he was working on Aurelian, a company that automated appointment bookings for hair salons. But less than a year later, a conversation with one of his clients led him to a far more significant problem. A nearby school’s carpool line was constantly blocking the parking lot of one of Aurelian’s hair salon clients. The salon owner called the city’s non-emergency line and was put on hold for 45 minutes before reaching a dispatcher. “She called

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With Starship Flight 10, SpaceX prioritized resilience over perfection

techcrunch.com Aria Alamalhodaei 2025-10-23 11:39:43

SpaceX has long marketed Starship as a fully and rapidly reusable rocket that’s designed to deliver thousands of pounds of cargo to Mars and make life multiplanetary. But reusability at scale means a space vehicle that can tolerate mishaps and faults, so that a single failure doesn’t spell a mission-ending catastrophe. The 10th test flight on Tuesday evening demonstrated SpaceX’s focus on fault tolerance. In a post-flight update, SpaceX said the test stressed “the limits of vehicle capabilities

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Chipolo, an AirTag rival, debuts rechargeable trackers with a six-month battery life

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2025-10-23 15:03:50

Chipolo, the maker of item tracking devices that compete with AirTags, launched its latest additions to its lineup of rechargeable products on Wednesday, including an updated version of its colorful LOOP tracker and the slim Chipolo CARD. The latter is designed to slip into your wallet and features a textured matte surface in an understated charcoal color, making it easy to blend in with other credit cards. Meanwhile, the LOOP can be attached to everyday items — like your keys, purse, or backpa

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Judge denies Meta’s request to dismiss sexual harassment lawsuit filed by early employee

techcrunch.com Dominic-Madori Davis 2025-10-23 15:22:35

A judge has denied Meta’s request to dismiss a lawsuit brought against it by early employee Kelly Stonelake. U.S. District Judge Barbara Rothstein, who is overseeing the case, ruled this month that parts of Stonelake’s suit had merit, and the case will move forward. “I hope this ruling encourages others who have experienced discrimination and toxic workplace cultures to consider the courts as one way to push for justice and accountability,” Stonelake said in a statement given to TechCrunch. S

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The 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 is here — see who made the cut

techcrunch.com Isabelle Johannessen 2025-10-23 23:00:23

We’re thrilled to unveil the 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 — TechCrunch’s annual, handpicked list of the 200 most promising early-stage startups from around the world. These founders rose to the top from thousands of applications spanning every industry and geography. Their reward? A coveted spot to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, taking place October 27–29 in San Francisco’s Moscone West. This is the cohort to watch — and this fall, you’ll get to meet them in person. From AI to climate, he

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Google Vids adds AI avatars to its video editor and launches a consumer version

techcrunch.com Ivan Mehta 2025-10-24 07:00:00

Google debuted its new-age video editor called Vids for the Google Workspace productivity suite last year. On Wednesday, the company is adding new features like AI avatars, automatic transcript trimming, and image-to-video tools. It is also releasing a free-to-use feature for consumers with limited features. This version of the editor will have basic edit controls along with access to Google’s template library, font collection, and stock media library, but it won’t offer AI features at this tim

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Terraton wants to be the McDonald’s of biochar

techcrunch.com Tim De Chant 2025-10-24 07:00:00

If there’s one thing McDonald’s has done for the world, it’s made starting a burger restaurant relatively straightforward. Franchisees buy into the system, and in return they get equipment, marketing, and even an operating manual. Terraton wants to bring that same model to biochar, a technology that turns agricultural waste into a carbon dioxide-sequestering fertilizer. Terraton recently raised a $11.5 million seed round for it’s “business-in-a-box” approach to biochar project development, the

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Mirror founder Brynn Putnam to unveil her gaming hardware startup at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2025-10-24 07:00:00

Seven years after unveiling Mirror at TechCrunch Disrupt 2018, Brynn Putnam is returning to the stage where it all began. The serial entrepreneur who turned a fitness concept into a $500 million acquisition by Lululemon will debut her latest venture at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 at San Francisco’s Moscone West in October. Putnam’s path from that breakthrough Disrupt moment to today is a story of very smart timing. Mirror, the connected fitness device that brought boutique workout classes into home

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Hyundai is working with a startup on plant-based leather that smells like the real thing

techcrunch.com Tim De Chant 2025-10-24 11:10:00

Confession time: My household owns two cars, one with leather and one with “leather.” The former feels amazing, the latter … well, let’s just say it’s not fooling anyone. Based on the samples currently sitting on my desk, leather alternatives don’t have to feel so artificial or be so harsh on the environment. Most fake leathers are made using plastics derived from fossil fuels. The samples from Uncaged Innovations, though, are made mostly using grains including wheat, soy, and corn. The result

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SpaceX notches major wins during 10th Starship test

techcrunch.com Aria Alamalhodaei 2025-10-24 19:25:37

SpaceX’s massive Starship rocket lifted off on its 10th test flight Tuesday evening, hitting two long-sought milestones and putting an end to a string of failures. The 403-foot vehicle lifted off from Starbase, SpaceX’s launch facility and recently incorporated city, at 7:30 p.m. ET after two scrubs earlier this week. The rocket ascended on 33 methane-fueled Raptor engines before separating around three minutes after liftoff. On descent, the Super Heavy booster tested out a new maneuver: inten

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Assort Health nabs $50M to automate patient phone calls, sources say

techcrunch.com Marina Temkin 2025-10-24 19:08:13

Assort Health, a startup that uses AI to automate patient communication for specialty healthcare practices, has raised about $50 million in a Series B round at a valuation of $750 million, according to three sources familiar with the deal. The latest round, which comes just four months after the company raised its $22 million Series A, was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, these people said. The company’s AI voice agents are designed to take over high-volume, repetitive tasks like scheduling,

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SpaceX notches major wins during tenth Starship test

techcrunch.com Aria Alamalhodaei 2025-10-24 19:25:37

SpaceX’s massive Starship rocket lifted off on its tenth test flight Tuesday evening, hitting two long sought milestones and putting an end to a string of failures. The 403-foot vehicle lifted off from Starbase, SpaceX’s launch facility and recently incorporated city, at 7:30 pm ET after two scrubs earlier in this week. The rocket ascended on 33 methane-fueled Raptor engines before separating around three minutes after liftoff. On descent, the Super Heavy booster tested out a new maneuver: int

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Libby’s library app adds an AI discovery feature, and not everyone is thrilled

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2025-10-25 18:15:26

Library e-book and audiobook app Libby is adding AI, much to the disappointment of some readers and librarians, who would prefer not to have AI inserted into their favorite apps. The new feature, “Inspire Me,” allows users to get book recommendations by using prompts or from their previously saved titles in Libby. To use the feature, readers tap on the “Inspire Me” options on Libby’s home page, where they can ask for fiction or nonfiction, then narrow down the suggestions by other factors, like

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Eyebot gets $20M Series A to expand eye care access

techcrunch.com Kate Park 2025-10-25 23:00:00

Eyebot, a startup offering a 90-second vision test kiosk that delivers doctor-verified glasses prescriptions, has secured $20 million in Series A funding. The Boston-based startup, founded in 2021, streamlines how people access vision care by eliminating traditional obstacles, such as appointment delays, limited accessibility, complex insurance requirements, and cost. Its kiosks, already found in malls, universities, retail stores, pharmacies, grocery chains, schools, and airports, deliver a f

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The wait is almost over: The 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 list drops tomorrow

techcrunch.com Isabelle Johannessen 2025-10-26 02:30:40

Set your alarms. Bookmark this page. Refresh like your future depends on it. After reviewing thousands of groundbreaking applications from around the globe, TechCrunch is just days away from announcing the 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 — our handpicked cohort of the most promising early-stage startups set to take the stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 this October 27-29. The 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 list will go live, right here, on Wednesday, August 27, at 9:00 a.m. PT. Whether you applied,

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Instagram’s new feature helps college students connect with others on campus

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2025-10-26 10:00:00

Instagram is introducing a new feature aimed at helping college students connect with people on campus, the company announced on Tuesday. The launch comes a week after TikTok rolled out a nearly identical feature. The new option allows students in the U.S. to add their college or university to their profile banner and browse a list of students at their school. Students will see an ‘Add School’ option on their profile, which they can click to complete a verification process through the student

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Eyebot gets $20M Series A to boost to expand eye care access

techcrunch.com Kate Park 2025-10-26 14:00:00

Eyebot, a startup offering a 90-second vision test kiosk that delivers doctor-verified glasses prescriptions, has secured $20 million in Series A funding. The Boston-based startup, founded in 2021, streamlines how people access vision care by eliminating traditional obstacles, such as appointment delays, limited accessibility, complex insurance requirements, and cost. Its kiosks, already found in malls, universities, retail stores, pharmacies, grocery chains, schools, and airports, deliver a f

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a16z spends $1.49M in Washington lobbying, while rivals mostly sit out

techcrunch.com Aria Alamalhodaei 2025-10-27 06:17:27

Andreessen Horowitz’ plan to push its agenda in Washington shows no sign of slowing down, with the firm reporting $1.49 million in federal lobbying so far this year, according to lobbying records filed with Congress. A16z is even narrowly outspending its own industry trade group, the National Venture Capital Association. The pace of lobbying appears to be accelerating from last year, according to a TechCrunch review of lobbying disclosures. A16z spent $1.8 million on lobbying in all of 2024 and

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Bounce launches a service for moving accounts between Bluesky and Mastodon

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2025-10-27 22:00:00

Bounce, a new technology that adds a critical component to the open social web, launches to the public on Monday. The cross-protocol migration tool offers a service that allows users of open social networks like Bluesky and Mastodon to move their follow graphs between their accounts, even though the networks rely on different underlying protocols. Today, Mastodon users unhappy with the service can opt to move their account to a different Mastodon server, while Bluesky is developing technology t

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Volunteer opportunities still open for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2025-10-28 14:00:00

Volunteering at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 isn’t just about scoring free admission (though that’s a pretty sweet perk). It’s your chance to get a behind-the-scenes look at how one of the world’s biggest startup conferences gets built — and to meet the people shaping the future of tech while you’re at it. Whether you want to launch your own startup, build your event chops, or get inspired by real traction stories, volunteering at Disrupt 2025 is your backstage pass to see how a world-class tech con

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Meta updates chatbot rules to avoid inappropriate topics with teen users

Host an event beyond the main event: Apply to host a Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

AI or not, Will Smith’s crowd video is fresh cringe

Trump administration’s deal is structured to prevent Intel from selling foundry unit

US manufacturing investment stumbles as clean tech cancellations pile up

No-code website builder Framer reaches $2B valuation

Maisa AI gets $25M to fix enterprise AI’s 95% failure rate

With India’s corporate banking lagging decades behind consumer fintech, TransBnk raises $25M to bridge the gap

Nvidia reports record sales as the AI boom continues

WhatsApp’s new AI feature lets you rephrase and adjust the tone of your messages

911 centers are so understaffed, they’re turning to AI to answer calls

With Starship Flight 10, SpaceX prioritized resilience over perfection

Chipolo, an AirTag rival, debuts rechargeable trackers with a six-month battery life

Judge denies Meta’s request to dismiss sexual harassment lawsuit filed by early employee

The 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 is here — see who made the cut

Google Vids adds AI avatars to its video editor and launches a consumer version

Terraton wants to be the McDonald’s of biochar

Mirror founder Brynn Putnam to unveil her gaming hardware startup at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Hyundai is working with a startup on plant-based leather that smells like the real thing

SpaceX notches major wins during 10th Starship test

Assort Health nabs $50M to automate patient phone calls, sources say

SpaceX notches major wins during tenth Starship test

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Eyebot gets $20M Series A to expand eye care access

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Instagram’s new feature helps college students connect with others on campus

Eyebot gets $20M Series A to boost to expand eye care access

a16z spends $1.49M in Washington lobbying, while rivals mostly sit out

Bounce launches a service for moving accounts between Bluesky and Mastodon

Volunteer opportunities still open for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

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