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Creative Commons announces tentative support for AI ‘pay-to-crawl’ systems The organization offered support for this idea of an AI marketplace, and suggested several guiding principles. The organization offered support for…

Lightspeed raises record $9B in fresh capital The massive fund haul will allow the Silicon Valley firm to continue to invest in cash hungry AI startups. The massive fund haul…

Merriam-Webster names ‘slop’ the word of the year AI-generated content has dominated the internet over the past year, and America's dictionary took note. AI-generated content has dominated the internet over…

Google’s ‘dark web report’ feature will no longer be available starting in February Google has revealed that its “dark web report” feature will be discontinued starting February 16, 2026. Launched…

Gift guide: TechCrunch’s favorite things As tech journalists we have a lot of opinions. So if we really like something, it's probably good! As tech journalists we have a lot…

Threads adds new communities, tests badges for highly engaged members Threads, which has more than 150 million daily active users, adds more communities to its platform. Threads, which has more…

Lidar-maker Luminar files for bankruptcy The filing marks the end of a tumultuous year full of layoffs, executive departures, and piling debts. The filing marks the end of a tumultuous…

Zoom brings its AI assistant to the web with access to free users Zoom is allowing free users to try its AI assistant in limited capacity Zoom is allowing free…

Netflix responds to concerns about WBD deal Industry concerns over Netflix acquiring Warner Bros has led executives to address fears regarding jobs and theatrical releases. Industry concerns over Netflix acquiring…

Facebook Messenger’s desktop app is no more The app remains usable via the web, Facebook app, and through the mobile app for iOS and Android. The app remains usable via…