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A California bill that would regulate AI companion chatbots is close to becoming law

If SB 243 is enacted, California would become the first state to require operators to implement safety protocols for AI companions and hold companies legally accountable if their chatbots fail to meet those standards.

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Perplexity reportedly raised $200M at $20B valuation

The AI-powered search startup’s valuation jumped from $18 billion two months earlier.

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How to turn off autoplay on your social media feeds

Here’s how you can turn off autoplaying videos and GIFs on Facebook, Instagram, X, Twitter, and Threads.

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Thinking Machines Lab wants to make AI models more consistent

In a blog post shared Wednesday, Mira Murati’s startup offered a rare glimpse into some of work its doing to improve AI models.

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Klarna’s IPO pops, raising $1.4B, with Sequoia as the biggest winner

Of the 34.3 million shares Klarna sold, only 5 million were sold by the company, it said. The rest were sold by existing investors.

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While U.S. stalls, Australia and Anduril move to put XL undersea vehicle into service

Anduril has landed a lucrative contract and is bringing its uncrewed undersea vehicle Ghost Shark to Australian waters next year.

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Full agenda reveal for the brand-new Going Public Stage

We recently unveiled the Going Public Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — a new destination for founders navigating the complexities of company building, from early traction to IPO and beyond.

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YouTube’s multi-language audio feature for dubbing videos rolls out to all creators

YouTube’s multi-language audio feature is rolling out to millions of creators, helping them reach a wider global audience.

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Bluesky will comply with age-verification laws in South Dakota and Wyoming after exiting Mississippi

Bluesky says the age-verification laws strike “the right balance,” so it won’t have to exit the states as it did in Mississippi.

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Replit hits $3B valuation on $150 million annualized revenue

Replit’s annualized revenue has skyrocketed from $2.8 million to $150 million in less than a year, it said.

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