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Here is what’s illegal under California’s 8 (and counting) new AI laws

California Governor Gavin Newsom is currently considering 38 AI-related bills, including the highly contentious SB 1047, which the state’s legislature sent to his desk for final approval. These bills try to address the most pressing issues in artificial intelligence: everything … Continue reading

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Gaming Lyft’s Citi Bike algos was a lucrative side hustle for a while

A New York Times article Thursday highlighted a lucrative side hustle that is emblematic of the times we live in: gaming algorithms to earn money. In this case, folks figured out they could maximize the payout from Lyft’s Citibike “bike … Continue reading

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Chipmaker Qualcomm lays off hundreds of workers in San Diego

This is the chipmaker’s second round of layoffs over the past year, while the company recorded billions in revenue. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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MIT develops recyclable 3D printed glass blocks for construction

The team points to glass’ optical properties and its “infinite recyclability” as reasons for turning to the material. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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FTC report on predatory social media data hoarding hints at future regulations

A new FTC report on how social media and streaming sites collect and monetize their hoards of user data doesn’t really feature a lot of surprises for anyone who’s followed the space. It’s more helpful to consider this part of … Continue reading

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This robotic knee exoskeleton is made from consumer braces and drone motors

Test subjects were required to move a 30-pound kettlebell up and down a flight of stairs. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Apple, Google wallets now support California driver’s licenses

California residents can now store their driver’s license or state ID in their Apple Wallet apps, the state’s government announced on Thursday. California started allowing digital IDs through Google Wallet just last month. Californians with an ID in the Apple … Continue reading

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Virtuous, a fundraising CRM for nonprofits, raises $100M from Susquehanna Growth Equity

I recently adopted a kitten from a local animal shelter. The modern, well-staffed three-story facility relies almost entirely on donations to operate. It’s just one of the 1.8 million nonprofits in the U.S. that need to continually solicit contributions from … Continue reading

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Apple Intelligence is now live in public beta. Here’s what it offers and how to enable it.

Starting Thursday, those who are enrolled in Apple’s public beta program will be able to experience the generative AI-fueled platform the company has been talking up since June. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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A leadership shake-up at Motional, inside the fight over TuSimple’s cash, and Fisker waffles on recall repairs

This week’s Mobility newsletter looks at a leadership shakeup at Motional, and we go inside the fight over TuSimple’s cash and much more. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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