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VCs discuss why most consumer AI startups still lack staying power
The next consumer tech revolution may require an introduction of a new personal device.
OpenAI’s Chief Communications Officer Is Leaving the Company
Hannah Wong told staff she is moving on to her “next chapter.” The company will be running an executive search to find a replacement, according to a memo.
OpenAI-backed biotech firm Chai Discovery raises $130M Series B at $1.3B valuation
Chai is building foundation models for drug discovery, specifically to predict interactions between molecules so they could be reprogramed for cures.
I hate that I love Riverside’s AI-driven ‘Rewind’ for podcasters
Riverside's year-end review is amusing, but it represents a creative culture that's increasingly entwined with AI.
Disney’s OpenAI deal is exclusive for just one year — then it’s open season
After the one year is up, Disney is free to sign similar deals with other AI companies.
Nvidia bulks up open source offerings with an acquisition and new open AI models
Nvidia acquired SchedMD, the lead developer of Slurm, and launched the Nemotron 3 family of open source AI models.
Ford is starting a battery storage business to power data centers and the grid
Ford will invest about $2 billion into the new business over the next two years.
Ford Kills the All-Electric F-150 as It Rethinks Its EV Ambitions
The move comes as a response to the Trump administration's waning support for electrification and a weakening consumer market.
Ford’s next F-150 Lightning will have a gas generator as it pivots away from large EVs
The company is abandoning plans for a brand new all-electric pickup truck codenamed "T3" and ending production of the battery-only Lightning.
Creative Commons announces tentative support for AI ‘pay-to-crawl’ systems
The organization offered support for this idea of an AI marketplace, and suggested several guiding principles.
Former BioWare general manager Casey Hudson sets up new Canadian game studio Arcanaut Studios
Former BioWare general manager, Casey Hudson, is leading a new Canadian game studio to develop Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic.
Lightspeed raises record $9B in fresh capital
The massive fund haul will allow the Silicon Valley firm to continue to invest in cash-hungry AI startups.
Stellar Blade CEO recognized for services to Korean games industry with Presidential Commendation
The CEO of Stellar Blade developer Shift Up has been recognized with a Presidential Commendation for his services to the Korean games industry.
Merriam-Webster names ‘slop’ the word of the year
AI-generated content has dominated the internet over the past year, and America's dictionary took note.
Google’s ‘dark web report’ feature will no longer be available starting in February
Launched initially about a year and a half ago, this tool aimed to help users monitor their personal information on the dark web.
Gift guide: TechCrunch’s favorite things
As tech journalists we have a lot of opinions. So if we really like something, it's probably good!
Cozy Earth Is Offering 40 Percent Off Pajamas Right Now
Rarely are deals better than what you see on Black Friday, but Cozy Earth is upping the ante for this pajama sale.
Where Winds Meet tops 15 million players in one month | News-in-Brief
Threads adds new communities, tests badges for highly engaged members
Threads, which has more than 150 million daily active users, adds more communities to its platform.