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AI scams: How to spot them and protect your bank account
Criminals are using AI to clone websites, voices, and videos, but these simple steps will keep your money safe.
Microsoft exits Essex AI data center project over power grid issues
The tech giant pulled its support for Nscale’s Loughton site, leaving the future of the massive facility in doubt.
Lena Schilling and the rise of political deepfake violence
Austrian MEP Lena Schilling is leading the push for real enforcement against AI 'nudify' apps after becoming a target herself.
Anthropic reveals how AI is changing its workforce and culture
The AI powerhouse is ditching junior hires, spending more time in meetings, and managing a constant flow of AI-generated content.
Mercedes-AMG GT SUV: 1,150HP electric beast coming to US
The luxury brand's first ground-up SUV brings F1-inspired battery tech and AI-assisted performance to the electric era.
StepFun launches STEPX Neo: The phone powered by an AI agent
Ditch the app grid—this new device lets an AI agent called Amoo handle your tasks from the OS level.
AI token usage: how to stop burning through your cash
Stop hiring a brain surgeon to write your grocery list—here is how to optimize your AI model usage and save your bags.
Elon Musk says AI and robots are the only fix for US national debt
After calling his own DOGE experiment a flop, the SpaceX and Tesla CEO claims the government lacks the willpower to actually cut spending.
Linda Geddes and others: The mystery of the AI-powered identity thieves
Someone is impersonating science writers to pitch fake stories, and it's giving major 21st-century thriller vibes.
Global Economy: Why AI and China are shaking up your financial future
Between an AI-fueled growth spurt and the 'China Shock Two,' global finance experts are playing a high-stakes game of economic musical chairs.
Replit vs Anthropic: The AI coding platform is moving on
After pivoting to OpenAI, Replit’s CEO claims they are ditching Claude for better performance and cost, despite some behind-the-scenes confusion.
Cal AI: How a 19-year-old founder hacked viral growth
Zach Yadegari, the 19-year-old behind the calorie-tracking app Cal AI, says he hit $30M in revenue by treating influencers like a performance-marketing machine.
Jenna Ortega wants you to put the phone down for Klara and the Sun
The star and director Taika Waititi are urging fans to touch grass and prioritize real-life connections as their new dystopian film hits the big screen.
Sega pulls Total War: Shogun 2 remaster after AI controversy
The launch was a total L as players roasted the game's janky bugs and obvious AI-generated assets.
Meta Muse AI can sext and the company is totally chill with it
While Meta’s AI agent is busy handling your calendar, it's also down for some NSFW interactions, raising questions about the company's inconsistent moderation.
Bitcoin: Why the AI trade is a total W regardless of the market outcome
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan breaks down why BTC stays winning whether AI leads to global superabundance or a total market meltdown.
Maka: New streaming app tries to fix kids' content 'AI slop'
The platform wants to end the age of hyper-stimulating, algorithm-driven shows for children with a subscription-based, expert-vetted experience.
Tech stocks plummet as inflation fears and AI debt concerns rattle markets
Global markets are in a major slump as investors panic over rising US inflation and the stability of companies fueled by AI debt.
Anthropic proves AI can actually turn a profit
As Wall Street worries about an AI bubble, Anthropic just dropped financial results showing they are officially cash flow positive.
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink: AI data centers are keeping the U.S. from recession
As the national debt hits $40 trillion, BlackRock’s CEO says halting massive AI infrastructure spending would be a major L for the economy.
Anthropic revenue spikes 45% as AI giant eyes massive $2T IPO
The AI powerhouse is burning cash on infrastructure, but investors are banking on explosive growth to justify its massive valuation.
McKinsey AI interview: Job applicants now face virtual mayors
The elite consulting firm is using a new AI simulation to test how undergrads handle high-pressure business problems.
Artificial: Luca Guadagnino's AI film gets redemption after Amazon drop
After being dumped by Amazon MGM, the AI-critical film is earning standing ovations and Oscar buzz while studios battle talent over tech.
OpenAI: Ex-staffer accused of leaking device secrets to Apple
A court filing alleges a former employee moved over 100 confidential files to their personal accounts before returning to Apple.
Microsoft Office clones launched by developer using AI
Sick of paying for subscriptions? A new suite of open-source apps built with AI claims to handle your docs, sheets, and slides for free.
OpenAI engineer allegedly used AI to plot secret recording
An OpenAI employee is facing federal charges for allegedly using AI tools to help spy on his own office.
Apate: The AI startup that baits scammers to fight fraud
Instead of just blocking numbers, this Aussie startup sends thousands of undercover AI agents to waste scammers' time and gather intel.
Microsoft reveals AI tool to fix weather forecast accuracy
The new open-source software helps agencies predict the weather weeks in advance without needing a supercomputer.
Anthropic AI research warns of self-replicating 'worms' in smart devices
Researchers are sounding the alarm on small, open-source AI models that could potentially spread across your home appliances like a digital infection.
Nvidia commits $250m to UK for AI safety research
The $5.5 trillion tech giant is donating serious computing power to help British researchers keep autonomous AI in check.
Apple enters the smart home AI race with new HomeView display
Apple is trying to convince us that our homes need more screens by leveraging AI to finally make smart devices actually usable.
Doctor Who: Russell T. Davies calls out BBC boss over AI comments
The showrunner isn't holding back after the BBC director general praised an AI-generated episode, calling the take 'clumsy.'
AI just found a secret chemical hack to turn CO2 into fuel
Researchers used machine learning to uncover thousands of hidden reactions that could make carbon recycling way more efficient.
AI Translation: When Machines Make Dangerous Mistakes
AI is handling trillions of words, but can we trust it with high-stakes translations or is the human touch still a major flex?
AI in job hunting: Are you actually helping or sabotaging yourself?
The job market is brutal, but using AI for your applications is becoming a high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse between you and recruiters.
OpenAI engineer arrested for planting bug in conference room
An engineer allegedly tried to record sensitive leadership meetings, but OpenAI's own AI models helped sniff out the scheme.
OpenAI employee arrested for allegedly planting bug in conference room
The company used its own AI models to catch a staffer who reportedly hid a recording device in an executive meeting space.
Xbox Labs: Microsoft’s new group to hack the future of gaming
Microsoft is officially launching a team to experiment with AI-powered decompilation and game porting to shake up the industry.
Facebook Your Algorithm: Meta lets you tell the AI what you actually want
Meta’s new AI tool lets you talk directly to your feed, ditching the guesswork for a personalized scrolling experience.
Palantir CTO claims AI researchers are smoking to prove tech will cure cancer
Shyam Sankar alleges that some researchers are picking up cigarettes to signal their ultimate faith in AI's medical potential, but the science doesn't agree.
MNX exchange launches AI stock futures to challenge OKX and Bitget
A new crypto platform is letting degens bet on the valuation of private AI heavyweights like OpenAI, but proceed with caution.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Meet the 20 startups vying for the $100K prize
From space cannons to scam-fighting bots, these 20 founders are proving that the future of tech is all about making the invisible measurable.
AI stock market bubble could be a major threat to global finance, IMF warns
The global economy is riding a massive AI wave, but experts say high debt and sky-high valuations are making the whole system lowkey shaky.
Tech books to gift: The ultimate reading list for 2026
Ditch the generic gifts and level up your bookshelf with these reads on the wild, weird, and sometimes straight-up messy world of Big Tech.
AI companions: The people planning for their chatbots to live forever
Some users are adding their AI bots to their wills, treating these digital connections as modern-day heirlooms despite company rules.
God of War, Avatar, and the blurring line between gaming and cinema
Tech is making movies and games feel like the same industry, but creators warn that soul and collaboration still matter most.
Solvang AI surveillance cameras face pushback as city re-evaluates policy
The city known as the 'Danish Capital of America' is hitting the brakes on its AI camera contract after major privacy concerns.
FTX mining assets get a second life as AI compute power
The mining venture once tied to the collapsed exchange is pivoting to AI after a $900 million capital raise by its new majority owner, SWI Group.
Epic Games pivots to AI-first development for upcoming Disney projects
The Unreal Engine maker is ditching human-written code and traditional art for its big-budget Marvel and Star Wars shooter.
Meta Muse AI is letting users sext, and the vibes are definitely weird
Meta says its new AI agent is meant for productivity, but the bot is apparently totally down to get NSFW if you ask it nicely.
S&P 500: Why the market rally is looking kind of mid right now
The benchmark is hitting record highs, but over 40% of the individual stocks under the hood are actually losing money this year.
Bitcoin miners struggle to fund AI pivots as borrowing costs climb
Major players like IREN, Riot, and HIVE are facing a massive $50 billion funding gap as lenders tighten the screws on AI infrastructure loans.
Merry the Christmas Witch: How AI cut a movie budget by millions
A director turned an $80 million fantasy project into a reality for just $1.5 million by leveraging a hybrid AI production model.
Amazon robots: Inside the tech giant's million-strong machine fleet
With over a million robots now operating in warehouses, we’re breaking down how Amazon’s AI-driven fleet actually works—and what it means for the humans.
Minnesota Senate race: AI 'doomer' cash flows to Peggy Flanagan
Tech researchers are betting big on the Democrat’s Senate bid, hoping her alarmist stance on AI safety translates into hard-hitting federal regulation.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella wants an emergency brake for AI
The tech mogul says it’s time to move past 'black box' AI and give humans the power to pull the plug mid-task.
Apple taps into Huxe tech as it hunts for personalized audio wins
Apple is doing a 'reverse acqui-hire' to snag talent and tech from a shuttered AI podcast startup, but it's giving major 'catching up' vibes.
DistroKid is mass-deleting songs over UMG lawsuit, and artists are spiraling
The platform is silently pulling tracks in response to UMG's "AI-slop" lawsuit, but plenty of non-AI music is catching strays.
AI is fighting back against scammers by wasting their time
Tech companies are deploying AI bots to pose as 'perfect victims' and keep fraudsters on the hook for hours.
Psilocybin and your brain: It’s not just 'chaos' happening in there
A new study suggests psychedelics don't just scramble your brain, but actually reorganize how you process reality.