Phil Schiller, Apple’s longtime App Store chief and corporate veteran, is stepping down from his operational role amid a broader wave of executive departures following CEO Tim Cook’s transition. Schiller, who joined the company in 1987 and took over the App Store in 2015, will remain as an Apple Fellow to work on select projects, […]
Continue ReadingInstagram has announced updated policies regarding AI-generated accounts, introducing stricter measures to tackle deception across the platform. The social network is renaming its creator disclosure to the clearer “AI-generated profile” label, helping users easily identify when a featured person is entirely synthetic. Under the updated framework, creators who fail to properly disclose that their profile […]
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TechCrunch has officially opened applications for organizations and individuals wishing to host Side Events during the upcoming TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 conference, scheduled for October 13-15 in San Francisco. The application deadline is set for Friday, September 4. The initiative enables tech companies, venture capitalists, and community builders to organize bespoke gatherings between October 10 and […]
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The U.S. Department of Defense has officially integrated tailored versions of ChatGPT and Grok into its secure platform, granting millions of military and civilian personnel access to advanced artificial intelligence tools. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to accelerate administrative and operational workflows while ensuring that sensitive government information remains protected from standard […]
Continue ReadingThe U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), alongside 22 states, has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, accusing the tech giant of running a clandestine surcharge scheme for digital advertising. The legal complaint alleges that the company manipulated its ad auction systems for over seven years, impacting more than one million brands and sellers globally. The dispute […]
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A new pro-AI initiative named Build American AI is launching a multi-million-dollar ad campaign aimed at convincing voters in key battleground states, including Ohio, Kansas, and Wisconsin, about the economic benefits of local data centers ahead of the midterms. The group is affiliated with Leading the Future (LTF), a super PAC heavily backed by prominent […]
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Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has expanded its fifth growth fund to a massive $8.5 billion, adding significant capital shortly after unveiling a separate $1.1 billion fund dedicated to AI hardware startups. The aggressive capital injection highlights the shifting dynamics of the venture ecosystem. Driven by the artificial intelligence boom, modern startups are scaling […]
Continue ReadingPopular prediction market Polymarket has secured $300 million in funding from 1789 Capital, an investment fund partnered by Donald Trump Jr. This influx of capital is reportedly part of a broader funding round totaling approximately $1 billion. The investment comes amidst a fierce regulatory battle across the United States. At least 20 state governments are […]
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Apple has submitted compelling new evidence in its ongoing legal battle against OpenAI, reinforcing allegations that former employees misappropriated trade secrets. According to the court filings, former Apple engineer Chang Liu, currently employed by OpenAI, allegedly utilized proprietary circuit designs in his new role and attempted to destroy incriminating evidence alongside a colleague. The tech […]
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Indian startup Alteon has secured $2.5 million in a pre-seed funding round led by prominent investor Lachy Groom. Founded by 20-year-old Samay Sanghvi, the company aims to develop autonomous aircraft capable of staying airborne for over a year by harvesting energy from ocean winds. The technology relies on dynamic soaring, the same technique used by […]
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