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    Technology

    Meta releases Llama 4, a new crop of flagship AI models | TechCrunch

    techcrunch.com • Technology • World

    Meta has released Llama 4, a new series of AI models boasting improved performance and multimodal capabilities, but with licensing restrictions for the EU and large companies.

    Famed AI researcher launches controversial startup to replace all human workers everywhere | TechCrunch

    techcrunch.com • Technology • World

    A controversial new startup, Mechanize, aims to fully automate all work, sparking debate about its economic impact and ethical implications.

    Bluesky may soon add blue check verification | TechCrunch

    techcrunch.com • Technology • World

    Bluesky, a decentralized social media platform, is poised to launch a new blue check verification system that differs significantly from X's approach, distributing verification power among multiple organizations.

    A comprehensive list of 2025 tech layoffs | TechCrunch

    techcrunch.com • Technology • World

    A wave of tech layoffs continues into 2025, impacting numerous companies across various sectors and geographies, with thousands of job cuts already reported.

    ChatGPT is referring to users by their names unprompted, and some find it 'creepy' | TechCrunch

    techcrunch.com • Technology • World

    ChatGPT's unexpected use of user names has sparked controversy, with many users finding it creepy and inauthentic, raising concerns about AI personalization.

    OpenAI pursued Cursor maker before entering into talks to buy Windsurf for $3B | TechCrunch

    techcrunch.com • Technology • World

    OpenAI's pursuit of Windsurf for $3 billion follows unsuccessful acquisition talks with Cursor, highlighting the competitive AI coding market.

    Meta launches a stand-alone AI app to compete with ChatGPT | TechCrunch

    techcrunch.com • Technology • World

    Meta launched a standalone AI app, leveraging its user data to personalize responses and compete with existing AI assistants like ChatGPT.

    Indian court orders blocking of Proton Mail | TechCrunch

    techcrunch.com • Technology • India

    An Indian court ordered a nationwide block of the encrypted email service ProtonMail following a complaint about obscene emails sent through the platform.

    Meta needs to win over AI developers at its first LlamaCon | TechCrunch

    techcrunch.com • Technology • World

    Meta's LlamaCon conference aims to rally AI developers to its open-source Llama models, but faces challenges from competitors like OpenAI and DeepSeek.

    Business

    Nikola founder Trevor Milton accused of trying to derail bankruptcy case | TechCrunch

    techcrunch.com • Business • United States

    Trevor Milton, founder of bankrupt electric truck startup Nikola, is accused of attempting to obstruct the sale of the company's assets to Lucid Motors, raising concerns about his motives and potential future legal battles.

    Read what Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook execs said about Instagram before buying it | TechCrunch

    techcrunch.com • Business • World

    Internal Facebook communications reveal Mark Zuckerberg's concerns about Instagram's growth and his consideration of acquiring or stifling the competitor to maintain Facebook's dominance.

    Anti-Musk protests are now an official risk to Tesla's business | TechCrunch

    techcrunch.com • Business • World

    Tesla officially lists anti-Musk protests as a business risk factor in its SEC filing, acknowledging the significant impact of global demonstrations on the company's brand and sales.

    Ai

    OpenAI's new reasoning AI models hallucinate more | TechCrunch

    techcrunch.com • AI • World

    OpenAI's new reasoning AI models, o3 and o4-mini, exhibit higher rates of hallucination than previous models, posing a challenge for their practical application.

    Fintech

    Ramp is trying to get the US government as a customer after seeing a tweet from DOGE | TechCrunch

    techcrunch.com • Fintech • USA

    Expense management startup Ramp is vying for a potentially lucrative contract with the US government's SmartPay program, spurred by a tweet and its connections to influential figures.

    Politics

    Former CISA director Chris Krebs vows to fight back against Trump-ordered federal investigation | TechCrunch

    techcrunch.com • Politics • United States

    Former CISA director Chris Krebs will challenge a Trump-ordered federal investigation targeting him for debunking false election claims.