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Announcing the final agenda for the Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024

Get ready for TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, our signature event for startups of all stages, happening at Moscone West in San Francisco from October 28-30. This year, we’re expecting a massive turnout of 10,000 leaders from the startup and VC community. … Continue reading

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Spotter launches AI tools to help YouTubers brainstorm video ideas, thumbnails and more

Spotter, the startup that provides financial solutions to content creators, announced Tuesday the launch of its new AI-powered creative suite. Dubbed Spotter Studio, the solution aims to support YouTubers throughout the creative process, such as helping them brainstorm video concepts, generate … Continue reading

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Former Citi, Battery VC has new $378M fund that helps startups land Prudential, Mutual of Omaha, others as investors and customers

This second fund is significant because Gupta expanded it beyond a corporate fund with one main LP – Prudential Financial – into one supported by a number of financial and insurance LPs. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal … Continue reading

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Halliburton confirms data was stolen in ongoing cyberattack

The oil and fracking giant says it is “working to identify effects” of the ongoing cyberattack on its oil and fracking operations. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Elon Musk’s Brazil battle wages on

Is Elon’s rumble in the Amazonian jungle on course for a technical knockout? Over the weekend, the Brazilian high court voted to uphold a ban on X that another judge issued the week before for failing to comply with take-down requests. … Continue reading

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Oxylus Energy strikes “beautiful balance” to make e-fuels for aviation and shipping

Flexible green methanol, which is made without fossil fuels, could rid carbon pollution from a range of industries. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Xavier Niel replaces Coatue’s Laffont on board of TikTok parent ByteDance

French billionaire Xavier Niel is joining the board of directors of TikTok’s parent, ByteDance, the company told the South China Morning Post. It’s an interesting move as Niel isn’t a name that comes up very often for high-profile board positions. … Continue reading

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Clearview AI hit with its largest GDPR fine yet as Dutch regulator considers holding execs personally liable

The Netherlands’ data protection authority has imposed a penalty of €30.5M on Clearview AI for GDPR violations. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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X lets you edit DMs — here is how to use the feature

X, the social network owned by Elon Musk, is finally rolling out one of the most sought-after features for direct messages: the ability to edit the message. Over the weekend, X made the edit message feature available to iOS users. … Continue reading

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Laptop-leasing startup Fleet wants to become the IT companion for small companies

Fleet is launching several software services on top of its hardware-as-a-service proposition, from device management to cybersecurity and insurance. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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