Early-stage founders often feel pressured to define their total addressable market (TAM) before launching their startups. But Index Ventures partner Jahanvi Sardana offers a refreshing perspective: many successful companies emerged from markets that barely existed at the time. Speaking at…
The U.S. semiconductor industry has faced a turbulent year, playing a pivotal role in the global AI race. From leadership changes to shifting export policies, the sector has seen significant developments. Here’s a detailed look at the key events of…
ChatGPT users may want to reconsider relying on the AI app for therapy or emotional support. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently highlighted that the AI industry has not yet established safeguards for user privacy in sensitive conversations. Unlike interactions with…
Google has suspended the account of phone surveillance operator Catwatchful, which was using the tech giant’s servers to host and operate its monitoring software. The shutdown comes a month after TechCrunch alerted Google that the operator was hosting its spyware…
Lyft will introduce autonomous shuttles produced by Austrian manufacturer Benteler Group to its network by late 2026. The company announced the partnership on Friday, revealing plans to deploy these shuttles in collaboration with U.S. cities and airports initially, with potential…
Meta announced on Friday that it will stop selling and displaying political ads in the European Union starting in October. The decision comes in response to the EU’s new Transparency and Targeting of Political Advertising (TTPA) regulation, which Meta described…
Tesla is falling short of its goal to produce at least 5,000 Optimus humanoid robots this year, according to a report from The Information. With nearly eight months of 2025 already passed, the company has only manufactured a few hundred…
Apple is expanding its age rating system for apps. The company announced an update to its age rating system, introducing 13+, 16+, and 18+ ratings while removing the previous 12+ and 17+ categories. The existing 4+ and 9+ ratings will…
Tesla is launching a more limited version of its early robotaxi service in San Francisco this weekend, following an initial rollout in Austin, Texas last month. The company will offer rides with a driver in the seat, as it lacks…
AI-powered coding tools have surged in popularity over the past few months, with nearly every major tech company either adopting or developing their own. These “vibe-coding” tools are in high demand, and startups like Lovable and Cursor are fending off…
