Senate leaders ask FTC to investigate AI content summaries as anti-competitive
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/10/senate-leaders-ask-ftc-to-investigate-ai-content-summaries-as-anti-competitive/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/10/senate-leaders-ask-ftc-to-investigate-ai-content-summaries-as-anti-competitive/
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Senate leaders ask FTC to investigate AI content summaries as anti-competitive | TechCrunch
A group of Democratic senators is urging the FTC and Justice Department to investigate whether AI tools that summarize and regurgitate online content like
InMobi secures $100 million for AI acquisitions ahead of IPO
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/10/inmobi-secures-100-million-for-ai-acquisitions-ahead-of-ipo/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/10/inmobi-secures-100-million-for-ai-acquisitions-ahead-of-ipo/
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InMobi secures $100M for AI acquisitions ahead of IPO | TechCrunch
Adtech startup InMobi has raised $100 million in debt financing as the profitable Indian firm looks to "significantly deepen" its artificial intelligence Adtech startup InMobi has raised $100 million in debt financing to "significantly deepen" its AI initiatives.
Paymob, started by three college friends, lands another $22 million and is profitable in Egypt
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/11/paymob-lands-another-22-million-and-is-profitable-in-egypt/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/11/paymob-lands-another-22-million-and-is-profitable-in-egypt/
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Paymob, started by three college friends, lands another $22M and is profitable in Egypt | TechCrunch
Paymob has evolved into an omnichannel gateway offering over 50 methods for offline and online payments to more than 350,000+ merchants.
Chrome wants to make sure your tabs and groups are accessible across devices
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/11/chrome-wants-to-make-sure-your-tabs-and-groups-are-accessible-across-devices/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/11/chrome-wants-to-make-sure-your-tabs-and-groups-are-accessible-across-devices/
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Chrome wants to make sure your tabs and groups are accessible across devices | TechCrunch
Google Chrome is trying to make its browser more sticky by ensuring that you have access to your tab groups and recently opened tabs across all your
Mistral releases Pixtral, its first multimodal model
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/11/mistral-releases-pixtral-its-first-multimodal-model/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/11/mistral-releases-pixtral-its-first-multimodal-model/
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Mistral releases Pixtral 12B, its first multimodal model | TechCrunch
French AI startup Mistral has released its first model that can process images as well as text.
Connectly, now backed by Alibaba, taps AI to personalize text messages to customers
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/11/alibaba-backed-connectly-taps-ai-to-personalize-customer-messages/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/11/alibaba-backed-connectly-taps-ai-to-personalize-customer-messages/
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Connectly, now backed by Alibaba, taps AI to personalize text messages to customers | TechCrunch
Connectly.ai, a startup using AI to personalize text messages from brands, has closed a new fund round led by Chinese tech giant Alibaba.
Adobe says video generation is coming to Firefly this year
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/11/adobe-says-video-generation-is-coming-to-firefly-this-year/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/11/adobe-says-video-generation-is-coming-to-firefly-this-year/
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Adobe says video generation is coming to Firefly this year | TechCrunch
Users will get their first chance to try Adobe's AI model for video generation in just a couple months. The company says features powered by Adobe's
Meet Verse, an AI-powered creative app that helps Gen Z design and publish expressive content
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/11/meet-verse-an-ai-powered-creative-app-that-helps-gen-z-design-and-publish-expressive-content/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/11/meet-verse-an-ai-powered-creative-app-that-helps-gen-z-design-and-publish-expressive-content/
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Meet Verse, an AI-powered creative app that helps Gen Z design and publish expressive content | TechCrunch
Verse, a new AI-powered creative app, is aiming to help Gen Z create hyper-visual and expressive content.
Nuro pivots to license self-driving tech to carmakers, mobility companies
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/11/nuro-pivots-to-license-self-driving-tech-to-carmakers-mobility-companies/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/11/nuro-pivots-to-license-self-driving-tech-to-carmakers-mobility-companies/
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Nuro pivots to license self-driving tech to carmakers, mobility companies | TechCrunch
After multiple rounds of layoffs in 2022 and 2023, Nuro is pivoting its business strategy to focus more on the startup’s core autonomous driving
Fearless Fund is shutting down its contested Strivers Grant program
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/11/fearless-fund-is-shutting-down-its-contested-strivers-grant-program/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/11/fearless-fund-is-shutting-down-its-contested-strivers-grant-program/
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Fearless Fund is shutting down its contested Strivers Grant program | TechCrunch
Fearless Fund has settled its case with the American Alliance for Equal Rights (AAER), agreeing to shut down its Strivers Grant program.
Oura has acquired metabolic health startup Veri
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/11/oura-has-acquired-metabolic-heath-startup-veri/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/11/oura-has-acquired-metabolic-heath-startup-veri/
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Oura has acquired metabolic health startup Veri | TechCrunch
Blood sugar levels are foundational to the Veri platform.
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Apple’s newly available ‘win-back’ offers let developers reach lapsed subscribers
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/11/apples-newly-available-win-back-offers-let-developers-reach-lapsed-subscribers/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/11/apples-newly-available-win-back-offers-let-developers-reach-lapsed-subscribers/
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Apple's newly available 'win-back' offers let developers reach lapsed subscribers | TechCrunch
Apple explains that these offers are designed to reach an app or game's previous subscribers and encourage them to return.
TechCrunch Minute: Why this entrepreneur is running the Oakland Ballers like a startup
https://techcrunch.com/video/techcrunch-minute-why-this-entrepreneur-is-running-the-oakland-ballers-like-a-startup/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/video/techcrunch-minute-why-this-entrepreneur-is-running-the-oakland-ballers-like-a-startup/
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Watch: This entrepreneur runs the Oakland Ballers like a startup
The Bay Area’s coolest startup isn’t making AI robots or self-driving taxis — it’s the Oakland Ballers Pioneer League baseball team.
Google’s AI note-taking app NotebookLM can now explain complex topics to you out loud
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/11/googles-ai-note-taking-app-notebooklm-can-now-explain-complex-topics-to-you-out-loud/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/11/googles-ai-note-taking-app-notebooklm-can-now-explain-complex-topics-to-you-out-loud/
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Google's AI note-taking app NotebookLM can now explain complex topics to you out loud | TechCrunch
Google's AI note-taking and research app, NotebookLM, is adding a new "audio overview" feature.
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Media talent app HUSSLUP shuts down as workers in Hollywood continue to face job slowdown
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/11/media-talent-app-husslup-shuts-down-as-workers-in-hollywood-face-job-slowdown/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/11/media-talent-app-husslup-shuts-down-as-workers-in-hollywood-face-job-slowdown/
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Exclusive: Media talent app HUSSLUP shuts down as workers in Hollywood continue to face job slowdown
HUSSLUP, the job search and networking app for the entertainment industry, goes on an indefinite hiatus starting September 13.
This Week in AI: OpenAI’s new Strawberry model may be smart, yet sluggish
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/11/this-week-in-ai-openais-new-strawberry-model-may-be-smart-yet-sluggish/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/11/this-week-in-ai-openais-new-strawberry-model-may-be-smart-yet-sluggish/
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This Week in AI: OpenAI's new Strawberry model may be smart, yet sluggish | TechCrunch
In this edition of This Week in AI, TC's AI newsletter, we discuss the flattering -- and not-so-flattering -- rumors about OpenAI's Strawberry model.
Mark Zuckerberg says he’s done apologizing
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/11/mark-zuckerberg-says-hes-done-apologizing/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/11/mark-zuckerberg-says-hes-done-apologizing/
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Mark Zuckerberg says he's done apologizing | TechCrunch
The home of the Golden State Warriors was packed on Tuesday evening this week, but it wasn't to watch Steph Curry. Thousands of fans gathered at the Chase
Taylor Swift cites ‘fears around AI’ as she endorses the Democratic ticket
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/11/taylor-swift-cites-fears-around-ai-as-she-endorses-the-democratic-ticket/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/11/taylor-swift-cites-fears-around-ai-as-she-endorses-the-democratic-ticket/
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Taylor Swift cites 'fears around AI' as she endorses the Democratic ticket | TechCrunch
After a historic presidential debate replete with discourse about eating pets, Taylor Swift ended the evening with a bang. Arguably the most powerful
Bluesky catches up to X with native support for video
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/11/bluesky-catches-up-to-x-with-native-support-for-video/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/11/bluesky-catches-up-to-x-with-native-support-for-video/
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Bluesky catches up to X with native support for video | TechCrunch
With native video support, Bluesky will be able to better compete with other X rivals, including Instagram Threads and the decentralized service Mastodon, among others.
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YouTube Shorts’ collaborative Add Yours sticker is now available to all users
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/11/youtube-shorts-collaborative-add-yours-sticker-is-now-available-to-all-users/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/11/youtube-shorts-collaborative-add-yours-sticker-is-now-available-to-all-users/
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YouTube Shorts' collaborative Add Yours sticker is now available to all users | TechCrunch
YouTube confirmed on Wednesday that its collaborative "Add Yours" sticker for YouTube Shorts is now fully rolled out.