Two hundred and fifty years after the Declaration of Independence was signed, Google has unveiled a new commercial that poses the question: What if the Founding Fathers had access to Google Workspace? With the catchy tagline “Group project, but make it 1776,” the advertisement features a mostly unseen Thomas Jefferson drafting the declaration. His work […]
Founders, your opportunity to enter the Startup Battlefield 200 is about to close, with applications officially ending on June 8 at 11:59 p.m. PT. This is your chance to showcase your startup on the acclaimed Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco this October. Already, many startups have stepped up, and if you’re […]
Spotify has announced a partnership with Universal Music Group (UMG) that will enable fans to utilize generative AI technology to create covers and remixes of songs. This tool will be available as a paid add-on for Spotify Premium subscribers, ensuring that participating artists receive a revenue share from the AI-generated music derived from their works. […]
Clouted is a startup designed to simplify the creation and distribution of short video clips, which are increasingly common on social media platforms. Brands are recognizing that these clips, typically lasting between 30 to 90 seconds, serve as an effective marketing tool. Accounting for this, many companies seek the help of independent creators for video […]
Digg is making a comeback, redefining itself as an AI-focused news aggregator. After a brief attempt to compete with Reddit, which ended in March due to overwhelming bot traffic and lack of differentiation, Digg’s founder, Kevin Rose, took the opportunity to reinvent the platform. In April, Rose announced in a beta email that the newly […]
Billionaire media mogul Barry Diller has expressed his trust in OpenAI CEO Sam Altman amidst concerns from former colleagues about Altman’s trustworthiness. Speaking at The Wall Street Journal’s “Future of Everything” conference, Diller supported Altman despite allegations of manipulative behavior associated with him. When asked if people should trust Altman to ensure AI serves humanity’s […]
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced new rules regarding the eligibility of performances and screenplays for the Oscars, specifically focusing on generative artificial intelligence. As of now, only performances that are “credited in the film’s legal billing and demonstrably performed by humans with their consent” can qualify for Academy Awards. Additionally, […]
OpenAI has acquired the Technology Business Programming Network (TBPN), a popular talk show in the tech industry known for its candid discussions and powerful guests. This marks OpenAI’s first venture into media acquisition. Hosted by former tech founders John Coogan and Jordi Hays, TBPN has developed a significant following in Silicon Valley, where influential tech […]
OpenAI has recently announced the shutdown of its Sora app and associated video models just six months after its launch. This decision has sparked discussions regarding its implications for OpenAI and the broader industry. During a recent episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, the hosts analyzed what this move signifies for OpenAI, especially as it pivots […]
Hachette Book Group has decided to halt the publication of the horror novel "Shy Girl" due to concerns that artificial intelligence may have been used to produce its text. The book was initially set for release this spring in the United States and will also be removed from shelves in the United Kingdom, where it […]