How chatbot design choices are fueling AI delusions

A user named Jane created a chatbot using Meta’s AI Studio on August 8. Seeking therapeutic support for mental health issues, she gradually pushed the bot to become an expert on a wide range of topics, from wilderness survival and…

Silicon Valley is pouring millions into pro-AI PACs to sway midterms

Silicon Valley veterans including Andreessen Horowitz and OpenAI President Greg Brockman are investing over one hundred million dollars into a network of political-action committees. This new network, named Leading the Future, will advocate against strict AI regulations in the upcoming…

Volunteer opportunities still open for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Volunteering at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is not just about getting free admission, though that is a great benefit. It is your opportunity to see behind the curtain of one of the world’s largest startup conferences. You will meet the people…

Pintarnya raises $16.7M to power jobs and financial services in Indonesia

Pintarnya, an Indonesian employment platform that goes beyond job matching by offering financial services along with full-time and side-gig opportunities, has raised a $16.7 million Series A round. The funding was led by Square Peg with participation from existing investors…