OpenAI’s ex-policy lead criticizes the company for ‘rewriting’ its AI safety history

A high-profile ex-OpenAI policy researcher, Miles Brundage, took to social media on Wednesday to criticize OpenAI for “rewriting the history” of its deployment approach to potentially risky AI systems. Earlier this week, OpenAI published a document outlining its current philosophy on AI safety and alignment, the process of designing AI systems that behave in desirable […]
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More trifold smartphones are popping up after Huawei’s $3,600 splash

More smartphone makers are showing off their own trifold phones — smartphones with three displays — at the Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona.

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Why VCs ghost founders, or reject deals and never speak to the founder again

Getting ghosted is never fun. Especially if you’re a founder seeking capital from investors. It’s similar to dating. You might be left wondering “Why is this person not getting back to me? Did I do something wrong?” Did the investor hate the product? Did they not care for me personally?” It’s enough to drive anyone […]
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DuckDuckGo leans further into GenAI as its AI chat interface exits beta

Private search engine DuckDuckGo is leaning further into the generative AI opportunity. The non-tracking search engine has been dabbling with expanding the role of AI assistance in its product for the past year, including launching a chatbot-style interface last fall — available at Duck.ai. In a blog post Thursday, the company said the service is […]
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How To Close a Business Bank Account

Closing a business bank account means officially deactivating it. Follow this step-by-step guide to ensure a smooth and hassle-free process.

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Hostinger Review: Pros, Cons, Pricing & Performance Insights

Is Hostinger worth it? Explore its pros, cons, pricing, performance, and user reviews to see if it’s the right web hosting for you.

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Google DeepMind, Cohere, and Twelve Labs explain how founders can build with their AI models at TechCrunch Sessions: AI

There seems to be a new, more impressive AI model every week. Given the rapid pace, how can founders best position themselves to build on top of this technology? At TechCrunch Sessions: AI, on June 5 in Zellerbach Hall at UC Berkeley, we’ll host a panel on “How Founders Can Build on Existing Foundational Models” […]
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MongoDB plummets 20% as weak outlook overshadows strong quarterly results

MongoDB shares plummeted more than 20% after the database software maker shared weak guidance that signaled a slowdown in growth.

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How the Crypto Exchange Bybit Lost $1.5 Billion to North Korean Hackers

The cryptocurrency exchange Bybit lost $1.5 billion to North Korean hackers last month — and it all traced back to an account on a free digital storage service.

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Taiwan President Defends TSMC’s $100 Billion U.S. Chip Investment

The Taiwanese chip giant TSMC’s plan to invest $100 billion in the United States has been met with anxiety and criticism in its home country.

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