Netflix is betting on podcasts to become the new daytime talk show
Netflix is making exclusive deals with podcast studios to compete with YouTube, but podcasters have mixed feelings.
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OpenAI adds new teen safety rules to ChatGPT as lawmakers weigh AI standards for minors
OpenAI updated its guidelines for how its AI models should behave with users under 18, and published new AI literacy resources for teens and parents. Still, questions remain about how well policies translate into practice.
Known uses voice AI to help you go on more in-person dates
In its test phase in San Francisco, Known said it observed 80% of its introductions led to physical dates, which is much higher than swipe-based dating apps.
Netflix acquires gaming avatar maker Ready Player Me
The gaming startup will allow Netflix subscribers to create avatars that can extend across gaming titles.
Meta is developing a new image and video model for a 2026 release, report says
Meta aims to make the text-based model better at coding while also exploring new world models that understand visual information and can reason, plan, and act without needing to be trained on every possibility.
Krafton hikes India bet with new $670M fund
Called the Unicorn Growth Fund, the investment vehicle is a collaboration between Krafton and South Korean internet conglomerate Naver and investor Mirae Asset. It aims to deploy around $669.3 million over four years.
Hacks, thefts, and disruption: The worst data breaches of 2025
TechCrunch looks back at the biggest data breaches, disruptive cyberattacks, and damaging hacks of 2025, from the raiding of U.S. government databases to a hack every month in South Korea.
OpenAI is reportedly trying to raise $100B at an $830B valuation
The ChatGPT maker is aiming to raise the funding by the end of the first quarter in 2026, and the company may ask sovereign wealth funds to invest in the round.
Elon Musk’s net worth hits staggering $648B, making him more than twice as wealthy as runner-up
Musk saw his wealth jump by $178 billion in just two days, putting his year-to-date gain at a record-breaking $216 billion as ...
Sleep Cots and Graham Crackers at Elon Musk’s Child Care Program
Mr. Musk has ambitions to remake education, but his latest effort to open an elementary school in Texas appears to have ...
Inside xAI's all-hands: Elon Musk says if the company can survive the next 2 to 3 years, it will come out on top
At a companywide meeting at xAI's San Francisco headquarters, Musk discussed the company's future, its finances, and data ...
Elon Musk Under Fire For 'Creepy' Comment About Sydney Sweeney's Body
Elon Musk has come under fire for comments about Hollywood star Sydney Sweeney 's breasts. The actress, who has made ...
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Elon Musk is the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, an electric car manufacturer and energy provider. Born in South Africa, Musk made his way to the U.S. during the early 1990s and founded X.com, which later became PayPal.
TikTok agrees to deal to cede control of US business to American investor group
The deal closes a long-running drama in which U.S. authorities have sought to compel ByteDance to divest.
Apple becomes a debt collector with its new developer agreement
Apple says it can now collect any money a developer owes the tech giant at any time.
Instacart to pay $60M to settle FTC claims it deceived consumers
The federal agency alleged Instacart misled consumers with unlawful tactics, causing them to pay higher fees while also denying refunds.
Elon Musk Faces Backlash Over Comments About Sydney Sweeney’s Boobs at ‘Housemaid’ Premiere
Elon Musk raised eyebrows after commenting on Sydney Sweeney’s boobs following the Housemaid premiere — and X users were ...
Trump's chief of staff Susie Wiles dishes on Elon Musk's time at DOGE
"He's an odd, odd duck, as I think geniuses are," Susie Wiles said of Elon Musk. "You know, it's not helpful, but he is his ...
Elon Musk Doubles Down on Uncomfortable Sydney Sweeney Meme Amid Backlash
In this week's edition of the celebrity crossover no one asked for, Tesla CEO and SpaceX founder Elon Musk decided to stir up ...
Elon Musk’s “Weird” Comment About Sydney Sweeney’s Chest Sparks Online Frenzy
Elon Musk has once again gone viral after a brief, “thirsty” comment about Sydney Sweeney’s appearance sent X into a meme ...