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Uber & Waymo Launch Robotaxi Service in Atlanta

Uber and Waymo have expanded their autonomous ride-hailing partnership to Atlanta, offering driverless Waymo vehicles through the Uber app, initially…

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Artificial Intelligence

Persona Blocks 75M Deepfakes in Hiring Fraud Crackdown

AI-generated deepfakes are increasingly used in hiring fraud, prompting companies to adopt advanced identity verification tools to detect synthetic applicants.…

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Artificial Intelligence

VB Transform: The Agentic AI Revolution & What It Means for Leaders

VB Transform 2025 focuses on bridging the gap between AI potential and practical implementation, helping enterprise leaders build intelligent organizations…

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Artificial Intelligence

Discover Where VCs Are Investing Next at Disrupt 2025

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 will feature a panel with top VCs like Nina Achadjian, Jerry Chen, and Viviana Faga, revealing 2026…

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Business

Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen to Speak at Disrupt 2025

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 will take place in San Francisco from October 27-29, featuring industry leaders like Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen,…

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Business

Tech Leaders: Europe Needs More Young Founders Now

Europe must urgently support young tech entrepreneurs to compete globally, as current ecosystems risk losing talent to more welcoming markets…

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Artificial Intelligence

Disrupt 2025 Builders Stage Agenda Unveiled

The Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 (October 27–29 in San Francisco) features industry leaders like Elad Gil and Ryan…

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Artificial Intelligence

Meet the 2025 VB Transform Innovation Showcase Finalists

The 2025 VB Transform Innovation Showcase will feature seven pioneering companies presenting cutting-edge enterprise AI solutions, including generative AI advancements…

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Artificial Intelligence

Police Raid Cluely’s ‘Cheat at Everything’ Startup Party

Cluely's viral San Francisco startup party was shut down by police due to overcrowding after a satirical social media post…

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Artificial Intelligence

Waymo Expands Self-Driving Service Across California

Waymo is expanding its autonomous taxi service to new neighborhoods in San Francisco and Los Angeles, adding 80 square miles…

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Automotive

Waymo Cuts Service Amid ‘No Kings’ Protest Fears

Waymo has temporarily reduced or suspended autonomous vehicle services in multiple cities, including Los Angeles, due to anticipated protests and…

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Artificial Intelligence

Waymo Rides Priced Higher Than Uber, Yet Demand Stays Strong

Waymo's robotaxis cost significantly more than Uber and Lyft, but demand remains strong due to the novelty and convenience of…

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Business

US Air Traffic Control Still Relies on Windows 95 and Floppy Disks

The U.S. air traffic control system relies on outdated technology like floppy disks and Windows 95, prompting urgent modernization efforts…

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Artificial Intelligence

Waymo’s Approach to Handling Protest Footage in LA

Recent protests in Los Angeles saw five Waymo self-driving vehicles vandalized, leading the company to suspend operations and sparking debates…

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Artificial Intelligence

AI Startups Drive San Francisco Office Market Revival

San Francisco's office market is rebounding due to AI startups, with five Y Combinator-linked firms leasing 24,000 sq ft in…

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Artificial Intelligence

Solidroad Secures $6.5M for AI-Powered Customer Service Coaching

Solidroad, an AI-powered customer service startup, raised $6.5 million in seed funding to enhance its platform, backed by investors like…

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AI & Tech

Sundar Pichai: AI Won’t Replace Jobs, Focuses on Growth

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai views AI as a productivity booster that automates repetitive tasks, enabling employees to focus on higher-value…

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Entertainment

DreamPark Secures $1.1M to Build Mixed-Reality Theme Parks

DreamPark raised $1.1 million in seed funding to develop mixed-reality experiences that transform real-world locations into interactive playgrounds using XR…

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Artificial Intelligence

Help Shape Disrupt 2025: Vote for Top Sessions Now

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is inviting public voting until May 30 to select the top 10 sessions (5 breakout, 5 roundtable)…

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Artificial Intelligence

Spott’s AI Recruiting Platform Raises $3.2M to Streamline Hiring

Spott, an AI-powered recruiting platform, raised $3.2 million in seed funding to modernize staffing agencies with a unified AI-native system,…

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