California becomes first state to regulate AI companion chatbots

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a landmark bill on Monday that regulates AI companion chatbots. This makes California the first state in the nation to require AI chatbot operators to implement safety protocols for AI companions. The law, known as…

Strava eyes IPO as Gen Z trades dating apps for running clubs

Strava, the sixteen-year-old fitness tracking application, is preparing to become a publicly traded company. According to the Financial Times, Chief Executive Officer Michael Martin stated the San Francisco-based company plans to list on the stock market at some point. The…

Elon Musk vs. the regulators

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your central source for news on the future of transportation. Elon Musk has frequently had a difficult relationship with regulators, often challenging or bypassing local and state laws where his companies operate. This week has…