OpenAI announced on Thursday that it has reached a non-binding agreement with Microsoft, its largest investor, on a revised partnership. This agreement would allow the startup to convert its for-profit arm into a public benefit corporation. The transition, which still…
Tesla has secured a new permit from the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles, allowing the company to begin testing its autonomous vehicle technology on public roads in the state. The testing permit was first noted by Tesla influencer Sawyer Merritt.…
Grammy Award-winning musician, composer, and producer Wyclef Jean says the music industry is broken. This is why he is now involved with a startup called OpenWav that aims to give power back to the artists. As the Chief Creative Officer,…
Amidst the array of new products Apple announced this week, the company also revealed a significant new security technology for its latest iPhone 17 and iPhone Air devices. This technology was specifically developed to combat surveillance vendors and the types…
Elon Musk’s Boring Company has reportedly stopped work on a tunnel to the Las Vegas airport. This follows an incident late Wednesday night where a worker sustained a crushing injury. Nevada’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has opened an investigation…
The FTC announced on Thursday that it is launching an inquiry into seven tech companies that make AI chatbot companion products for minors. The companies are Alphabet, CharacterAI, Instagram, Meta, OpenAI, Snap, and xAI. The federal regulator seeks to learn…
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, we are bringing three people who helped shape the modern internet to the Builders Stage. On October 28, Adam Bain, Dick Costolo, and David Fischer, now at 01 Advisors, will sit down for an exclusive fireside…
The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Uber, accusing the ride-hailing company of violating federal law by discriminating against people with physical disabilities. In particular, the Department of Justice’s civil rights division claims that the company and its…
On Thursday, Box launched its developer conference, Boxworks, by announcing a new set of AI features. The company is building agentic AI models directly into the backbone of its products. This year’s conference featured more product announcements than usual, reflecting…
Young students are making a mark in the United Kingdom’s cybersecurity arena, though not in the way their parents would hope. According to the country’s Information Commissioner’s Office, students were responsible for more than half of all personal data breaches…
