Meta may be on the cusp of launching Prada AI glasses, sparking concerns about surveillance and facial recognition features. The tech giant is rumored to be developing the smart eyewear in collaboration with luxury fashion brand Prada and EssilorLuxottica, the world’s largest eyewear company. This move could give Meta a foothold in the high-fashion market,…
As the Pentagon’s deadline looms, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei remains steadfast in his refusal to grant the US Department of Defense unrestricted access to the cutting-edge AI systems developed by his company. The standoff has sparked a heated debate over mass surveillance of Americans and the development of fully autonomous weapons, with Amodei citing concerns…
Read AI has just launched its AI-powered email-based assistant Ada, designed to help users manage their schedules, answer questions, and even reply to out-of-office emails. With its AI-driven capabilities, Ada promises to revolutionize the way we interact with our email inboxes. But what exactly does this mean for the tech industry, and how will it…
Walmart, the retail giant, has agreed to pay $100 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over deceptive pay practices in its Spark Driver service. The company was accused of misleading drivers about their potential base pay and tip amounts, and then deceiving customers by saying that 100% of tips…
As the tech industry continues to evolve at breakneck speed, it’s becoming increasingly important for startups and entrepreneurs to stay ahead of the curve. That’s why the TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 is such a crucial event, bringing together over 1,000 founders, investors, and decision-makers on June 9, 2026. This exclusive gathering offers a unique opportunity…
Amidst the tumultuous backdrop of the Trump administration’s budget cuts and layoffs, the US Cybersecurity Agency (CISA) is reportedly in a dire shape, with a staggering loss of around one-third of its staff. This diminishment of its core mission has left the agency woefully unprepared to tackle a cybersecurity crisis, leaving experts and lawmakers alike…
Gushwork Bets on AI Search for Customer Leads, Early Results Are Emerging India-founded startup Gushwork has raised $9 million in a seed round to help businesses capture customers from AI-powered search tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity. The startup’s platform uses AI agents to generate and update search-optimized content, build backlinks, and track inbound leads,…
When it comes to making bold predictions about the future of the US federal budget, few would have expected a man to win a staggering $470,300 by wagering his entire life savings of $342,000 against the government not cutting spending. The remarkable story of this individual’s kalshi federal budget bet has sent shockwaves through the…
OpenAI’s COO has given us a glimpse into the company’s plans for introducing ads to users of its free and Go tiers in ChatGPT. The news has sent shockwaves through the tech community, with many wondering how this move will impact the user experience and the company’s commitment to privacy. In this article, we’ll delve…
US Secretary of State orders diplomats to counter ‘unnecessarily burdensome regulations’ on data flows, aiming to promote ‘trusted data flows globally’ and counter data sovereignty laws. The order, which has been met with both excitement and concern, is a significant development in the ongoing debate over data regulation. The European Union has led the charge…
