Monthly Archives: April 2025

The Meta Trial Shows the Dangers of Selling Out

Several founders of hot startups took big payouts and let Mark Zuckerberg gobble up their companies—and came to regret it.

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Google’s AI search numbers are growing, and that’s by design

Google started testing AI-summarized results in Google Search, AI Overviews, two years ago, and continues to expand the feature to new regions and languages. By the company’s estimation, it’s been a big success. AI Overviews is now used by more … Continue reading

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Roelof Botha, the head of Sequoia Capital, is coming to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

We’re thrilled to announce that Roelof Botha, the managing partner of Sequoia Capital and one of the most influential figures in the venture capital world, will join us live onstage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 at Moscone West in San Francisco, … Continue reading

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Alphabet jumps 3% as search, advertising units show resilient growth

Alphabet shares are down about 16% this year as markets face volatility from mounting trade war fears and worries about President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

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Israel’s A.I. Experiments in Gaza War Raise Ethical Concerns

Israel developed new artificial intelligence tools to gain an advantage in the war. The technologies have sometimes led to fatal consequences.

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Is Google Breaking Up? + Seasteading Is Back + Tool Time

“They are being dragged into change, kicking and screaming.”

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M&S stops online orders following cyber attack

The firm has stopped taking orders on its website and apps, including for food and clothes.

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Overhaul algorithms and age checks or face fines, tech firms told

Websites will have to instate age checks and tighten up algorithm recommendations for young users.

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How can you keep your child safe online?

Tech firms are being urged to do more to stop young people accessing unsuitable material.

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Chinese AI startup Manus reportedly gets funding from Benchmark at $500M valuation

Chinese startup Manus AI, which works on building tools related to AI agents, has picked up $75 million in a funding round led by Benchmark at a roughly $500 million valuation, according to Bloomberg. The company will use the money … Continue reading

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