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FlightAware warns that some customers’ info has been ‘exposed,’ including Social Security numbers

The flight tracking company says the misconfiguration exposed customer names, addresses, and pilot’s data, as well as Social Security numbers. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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A surprising number of ‘iPad Kids’ are on X, study finds

Over 30% of 7- to 9-year-olds have an X account, according to a new report. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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From a $2.5 million hyper car to a Spanish track-ready EV, here were the most interesting EVs at Monterey Car Week

Historic vehicles, flowing champagne and fashion have dominated the events at Monterey Car Week for decades now. But a change is afoot: EVs, tech-centric vehicles, startups and a heavy dose of Silicon Valley’s software developers and founders added to the … Continue reading

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5 days left to secure ticket savings for TechCrunch Disrupt 2024

The clock is ticking! You’ve got just 5 days left to lock in discounted tickets for TechCrunch Disrupt 2024. Save up to $600 on individual ticket types. This limited-time offer ends on August 23 at 11:59 p.m. PT— after that, prices … Continue reading

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GM cuts 1,000 software jobs as it prioritizes quality and AI

General Motors is cutting around 1,000 software workers around the world in a bid to focus on more “high-priority” initiatives like improving its Super Cruise driver assistance system, the quality of its infotainment platform and exploring the use of AI. … Continue reading

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Procreate takes a stand against generative AI, vows to never incorporate the tech into its products

Popular iPad design app Procreate is coming out against generative AI, and has vowed never to introduce generative AI features into its products. The company said on its website that although machine learning is a “compelling technology with a lot … Continue reading

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ElevenLabs’ text-to-speech app Reader is now available globally

ElevenLabs, which develops AI-powered tools to create and edit synthetic voices, is making its Reader app available globally with support for 32 languages. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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AMD to acquire infrastructure player ZT Systems for $4.9B to amp up its AI ecosystem play

AMD, the chipmaker hot on the heels of Nvidia in the AI computing race, today announced a big acquisition to boost its position as an “ecosystem” partner for companies building big artificial intelligence computing businesses: it announced that it will … Continue reading

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Amazon considers moving Amazon Pay into a standalone app in India

Amazon is considering shifting its payments offerings in India into a standalone app, three sources familiar with the matter told TechCrunch, as the e-commerce giant aims to boost usage of Amazon Pay in the country. Amazon Pay is currently housed … Continue reading

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Waza comes out of stealth with $8M to power global trade for African businesses

In May, the African fintech processed up to $70 million in monthly payment volume. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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