US, China reach ‘framework’ deal for TikTok
US, China reach ‘framework’ deal for TikTok The "framework" deal with China is "between two private parties, but the commercial terms have been agreed upon," CNBC quoted Bessent as saying…
Spotify will now let free users pick and play tracks
Spotify will now let free users pick and play tracks Spotify is adding new features for free customers that let them pick and play tracks. Spotify is adding new features…
Harvard Law to AI: MarqVision lands $48M to combat brand abuse
Harvard Law to AI: MarqVision lands $48M to combat brand abuse How a Harvard Law grad turned YC founder raised $48M to fight brand abuse in the AI era How…
OpenAI board chair Bret Taylor says we’re in an AI bubble (but that’s okay)
OpenAI board chair Bret Taylor says we’re in an AI bubble (but that’s okay) Like OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Bret Taylor thinks we're in an AI bubble — but he…
Vibe coding has turned senior devs into ‘AI babysitters,’ but they say it’s worth it
Vibe coding has turned senior devs into ‘AI babysitters,’ but they say it’s worth it TechCrunch spoke to experienced coders about their time using AI-generated code about what they see…
Users turn to chatbots for spiritual guidance
Users turn to chatbots for spiritual guidance At least one website claims to allow users to chat with God. At least one website claims to allow users to chat with…
Karen Hao on the Empire of AI, AGI evangelists, and the cost of belief
Karen Hao on the Empire of AI, AGI evangelists, and the cost of belief OpenAI’s rise isn’t just a business story — it’s an ideological one. On Equity, Karen Hao,…
Rolling Stone owner Penske Media sues Google over AI summaries
Rolling Stone owner Penske Media sues Google over AI summaries Penske's lawsuit accuses Google of abusing its monopoly power in search to force publishers to support AI summaries. Penske's lawsuit…
Via raises $492.9M in IPO, and German automakers go on the offensive
Via raises $492.9M in IPO, and German automakers go on the offensive Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.…
‘Selling coffee beans to Starbucks’ – how the AI boom could leave AI’s biggest companies behind
‘Selling coffee beans to Starbucks’ – how the AI boom could leave AI’s biggest companies behind The competitive landscape of AI is changing in ways that undermine the advantages of…