X’s new DM feature, XChat, is rolling out in beta

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Techme101

X’s new DMs feature, XChat, has begun rolling out to beta testers. Some X users who pay for the platform’s subscription product have reported that they can access XChat, while reverse engineer Nima Owji confirmed to TechCrunch that the new messaging system appears to be ready to ship. XChat is intended to be a more […]

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How the Loudest Voices in AI Went From ‘Regulate Us’ to ‘Unleash Us’

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Techme101

Two years after Sam Altman pitched Congress on AI guardrails, he’s back in Washington with a new message: To beat China, invest in OpenAI.

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Trump Taps Palantir to Compile Data on Americans

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Techme101

The Trump administration has expanded Palantir’s work with the government, spreading the company’s technology — which could easily merge data on Americans — throughout agencies.

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Elon Musk Juggled Drugs and Family Drama on Trump’s Campaign Trail

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Techme101

As Mr. Musk entered President Trump’s orbit, his private life grew increasingly tumultuous and his drug use was more intense than previously known.

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For Some Recent Graduates, the A.I. Job Apocalypse May Already Be Here

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Techme101

The unemployment rate for recent college graduates has jumped as companies try to replace entry-level workers with artificial intelligence.

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The Judge’s Data Dilemma in the Google Search Case

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Techme101

The question is how to fix Google’s monopoly. Is an order to force it to share data the solution?

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Judge Hears Final Arguments on How to Fix Google’s Search Monopoly

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Techme101

A judge queried lawyers during closing arguments on Friday about how A.I. should factor into his decision, which is expected by August.

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Gemini will now automatically summarize your long emails unless you opt out

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Techme101

Google’s AI assistant, Gemini, is gaining a more prominent place in your inbox with the launch of email summary cards, which will appear at the top of your emails. The company announced Thursday that users would no longer have to tap an option to summarize an email with AI. Instead, the AI will now automatically […]

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Your last opportunity to vote on the TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 agenda lineup

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Techme101

We’re thrilled by the overwhelming response to our call for speakers at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, taking place October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco. After a careful selection process, we’ve narrowed it down to 20 impressive finalists—10 breakout sessions and 10 roundtables. Now it’s your turn to help shape the agenda. Audience Choice voting […]

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Report: Elon Musk’s drug use ramped up during the 2024 presidential campaign

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Techme101

Elon Musk increased his drug taking during the 2024 presidential campaign in which he donated around $270 million to help elect Donald Trump.

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