Taco Bell’s chief digital officer says the company is having an active conversation about when to use and when to avoid artificial intelligence. The company has already introduced voice AI-powered ordering systems at more than 500 drive-through locations. This rollout…
I recently moved to a new apartment, and my television did not make the cut during an amicable split with my roommate. Although my studio is not as cramped as my previous living spaces, fitting a bulky TV into the…
Meta invested $14.3 billion in the data vendor Scale AI in June, bringing on CEO Alexandr Wang and several of the startup’s top executives to run the new Meta Superintelligence Labs. Despite this significant investment, the relationship between the two…
TechCrunch Disrupt is not just about showcasing the startups of tomorrow. It is also about surfacing the boldest ideas shaping technology today. Thanks to the support of our partners JetBrains and Greenfield, the TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 program, happening October 27–29…
TikTok is introducing new ways for users to interact through direct messages. The company announced on Friday that users can now send voice notes and share up to nine images or videos in both one-to-one and group chats on the…
WhatsApp announced on Friday that it has fixed a security vulnerability in its iOS and Mac applications. This bug was actively exploited to covertly hack into the Apple devices of specific, targeted individuals. The messaging app, owned by Meta, stated…
Tesla has asked a judge to throw out the $243 million verdict against the company in a lawsuit involving its Autopilot system, or to allow a new trial to occur, according to a new court filing. The company’s lawyers argue…
California lawmakers have reached a deal with Uber and Lyft that will allow app-based drivers to form unions and could lead to more affordable ride-hail fares. This agreement is a significant win for gig workers, who have historically been classified…
Meta is changing the way it trains its AI chatbots to prioritize teen safety. This decision follows an investigative report that highlighted the company’s lack of AI safeguards for minors. The company will now train its chatbots to avoid engaging…
Khalid Ashmawy remembers the first time he wired money home while studying in Europe. He had just received his monthly stipend as a master’s student in Stuttgart and wanted to send part of it back to his family in Cairo.…
