The public opposition to AI infrastructure is heating up
The public opposition to AI infrastructure is heating up Public backlash over the data center boom is leading to a variety of draconian policies—including bans on new construction. Public backlash…
Waymo to begin testing in Chicago and Charlotte
Waymo to begin testing in Chicago and Charlotte Waymo this week will begin mapping and collecting data in Chicago and Charlotte. The move comes as Waymo announces it is currently…
Gemini can now automate some multi-step tasks on Android
Gemini can now automate some multi-step tasks on Android Gemini on Android will be able to automate tasks involving rideshare requests, or grocery or food delivery, says Google. Gemini on…
OpenAI COO says ads will be ‘an iterative process’
OpenAI COO says ads will be ‘an iterative process’ OpenAI introduced ads to ChatGPT earlier this month OpenAI introduced ads to ChatGPT earlier this month
OpenClaw creator’s advice to AI builders is to be more playful and allow yourself time to improve
OpenClaw creator’s advice to AI builders is to be more playful and allow yourself time to improve Peter Steinberger talks about the creation of his viral AI agent OpenClaw and…
Have hard-won scaling lessons to share? Take the stage at TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026
Have hard-won scaling lessons to share? Take the stage at TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 Apply to speak at TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 by April 17 for a chance to lead…
About 12% of U.S. teens turn to AI for emotional support or advice
About 12% of U.S. teens turn to AI for emotional support or advice General purpose tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok are not designed for this use, making mental health…
Americans now listen to podcasts more often than talk radio, study shows
Americans now listen to podcasts more often than talk radio, study shows Recent findings also show that video podcasting -- while popular -- is not necessarily replacing audio shows. Recent…
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US tells diplomats to lobby against foreign data sovereignty laws
US tells diplomats to lobby against foreign data sovereignty laws The Trump administration has ordered U.S. diplomats to lobby against countries' attempts to regulate how American tech companies handle foreigners'…