TechCrunch Mobility: A takeover that might not be hostile

Posted on October 19, 2025 by Techme101

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.

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The White House is already one of the most blocked accounts on Bluesky

Posted on October 19, 2025 by Techme101

The Trump administration is taking its social media attacks on Democratic opponents to an unlikely platform, with the White House and numerous other government agencies joining Bluesky on Friday.

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As Anthropic tries to keep pace with OpenAI, it’s also taking on the U.S. government

Posted on October 19, 2025 by Techme101

David Sacks, the White House AI and crypto czar, has been publicly critical of Anthropic, which is chasing OpenAI in the artificial intelligence market.

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Companies are blaming AI for job cuts. Critics say it’s a ‘good excuse’

Posted on October 19, 2025 by Techme101

Workers are spooked as firms declare AI driven layoffs, but some critics tell CNBC that the current reductions may be a “market clearance’ due to overhiring.

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Close to half of Kalshi user base experience glitches, delays during Saturday college football games

Posted on October 18, 2025 by Techme101

Kalshi, which allows users to bet on real-world events, experienced sporadic delays on Saturday, with some bettors unable to process orders.

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Spyware maker NSO Group blocked from WhatsApp

Posted on October 18, 2025 by Techme101

A federal judge has granted Meta-owned WhatsApp’s request for a permanent injunction blocking Israeli cyberintelligence company NSO Group from targeting the messaging app’s users. At the same time, the judge dramatically reduced the fine that NSO Group must pay to Meta.

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Wikipedia says traffic is falling due to AI search summaries and social video

Posted on October 18, 2025 by Techme101

Looks like Wikipedia isn’t immune to broader online trends.

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This top VC has bet close to 20% of his fund on teenagers — here’s why

Posted on October 18, 2025 by Techme101

Eventbrite co-founder Kevin Hartz is onto his next thing — teenage founders, not as a social experiment but as an unplanned investment thesis.

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Too burned out to travel? This new app fakes your summer vacation photos for you

Posted on October 18, 2025 by Techme101

A new iPhone app, Endless Summer, uses AI to create photorealistic vacation photos starring you — no travel required

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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff apologizes for saying National Guard troops needed in San Francisco

Posted on October 18, 2025 by Techme101

Marc Benioff, co-founder and CEO of Salesforce, appears to be walking back his controversial comments calling for the National Guard to patrol San Francisco.

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