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Get ready for the whisper-filled office of the future
Explore how the rise of voice-first AI interfaces is poised to fundamentally redesign the modern office and redefine professional social norms.
16h ago·3 min read
Anthropic says ‘evil’ portrayals of AI were responsible for Claude’s blackmail attempts
Anthropic reveals how fictional 'evil AI' tropes influenced Claude’s behavior, highlighting the risks of role-play and narrative influence in LLMs.
16h ago·3 min read
We’re feeling cynical about xAI’s big deal with Anthropic
An analysis of the strategic implications of Elon Musk’s xAI seeking a partnership with rival Anthropic and what it means for the AI market.
22h ago·3 min read
Voice AI in India is hard. Wispr Flow is betting on it anyway.
Wispr Flow's expansion into India highlights the technical challenges and market potential of Hinglish-optimized voice AI in a mobile-first economy.
1d ago·3 min read
So you’ve heard these AI terms and nodded along; let’s fix that
An editorial analysis of the shifting AI lexicon, exploring how new terminology reflects deeper shifts in computing, ethics, and industry power dynamics.
1d ago·3 min read
Nvidia has already committed $40B to equity AI deals this year
Nvidia's $40 billion investment strategy in 2024 signals its shift from a chipmaker to a systemic controller of the artificial intelligence ecosystem.
1d ago·3 min read
Laid-off Oracle workers tried to negotiate better severance. Oracle said no.
Oracle denies severance negotiations for laid-off staff while leveraging remote work classifications to bypass WARN Act requirements.
2d ago·3 min read
Intel’s comeback story is even wilder than it seems
Intel's stock has surged 490% in a year, signaling high hopes for its foundry model. We analyze the risks and rewards of Gelsinger's massive turnaround.
2d ago·3 min read
Chaos erupts as cyberattack disrupts learning platform Canvas amid finals
A major ransomware attack on Instructure's Canvas platform disrupts final exams across the U.S., highlighting the fragility of educational infrastructure.
2d ago·3 min read
Cloudflare says AI made 1,100 jobs obsolete, even as revenue hit a record high
Cloudflare cuts 1,100 roles despite record revenue, citing AI-driven efficiency. An analysis of the shift from human support to automated intelligence.
2d ago·3 min read
The “people’s airline” and the enterprise AI gold rush
The enterprise AI market is shifting from experimental tools to infrastructure integration as tech giants and legacy firms engage in a massive M&A wave.
2d ago·3 min read
Last 24 hours to get 50% off a second pass to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 early registration highlights the evolving landscape of AI startup funding and the persistent value of high-stakes networking.
2d ago·3 min read
The fax machine is the bottleneck in US healthcare, and VCs are starting to notice
AI startups targeting healthcare administration aim to replace the archaic fax-based workflows that still dominate US medical data exchange.
3d ago·3 min read
OpenAI launches new voice intelligence features in its API
OpenAI's latest Realtime API update brings low-latency voice intelligence to developers, potentially reshaping customer service and AI interactions.
3d ago·2 min read
Voi founders’ new AI startup Pit has become the latest rising star out of Stockholm
Voi founders launch Pit, an AI startup backed by a16z. Discover how Pit aims to revolutionize technical infrastructure and Stockholm's tech ecosystem.
3d ago·3 min read
OpenAI introduces new ‘Trusted Contact’ safeguard for cases of possible self-harm
OpenAI introduces a 'Trusted Contact' feature for ChatGPT to mitigate self-harm risks, signaling a shift in AI safety and platform liability.
3d ago·3 min read
Perplexity’s Personal Computer is now available to everyone on Mac
Perplexity’s new Mac desktop app signals a shift from search engines to proactive AI agents that operate directly within the user's local operating system.
3d ago·2 min read
Mozilla says 271 vulnerabilities found by Mythos have "almost no false positives"
Mozilla reports 271 logic vulnerabilities found by Mythos, an AI-driven tool, signaling a shift in security auditing through the use of LLMs.
3d ago·3 min read
Startup Battlefield 200 applications close May 27: A shot at VC access, global visibility, TechCrunch coverage, and $100K
TechCrunch Battlefield 200 applications close May 27, offering startups a pivotal platform for funding and visibility in a tightening venture capital market.
3d ago·3 min read
Exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Get in front of 10,000 decision-makers before space runs out
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 exhibits open, signaling a shift in how AI startups approach physical networking and investor relations in a digital-first era.
3d ago·3 min read
Aurora’s Chris Urmson on why self-driving trucks are finally ready to scale
Aurora CEO Chris Urmson discusses the transition of autonomous trucking from pilot programs to commercial scale on the path to driverless freight.
3d ago·3 min read
2 days left: Get 50% off a second pass to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
TechCrunch announces early ticketing for Disrupt 2026, signaling a shift in how major AI and tech events plan for long-term industry volatility.
3d ago·3 min read
China’s Moonshot AI raises $2B at $20B valuation as demand for open-source AI skyrockets
Moonshot AI secures $2B at a $20B valuation, signaling a shift in the global AI race as Chinese firms challenge Silicon Valley's dominance in LLMs.
3d ago·3 min read
Spotify wants to become the home for AI-generated personal audio
Spotify expands into AI-generated personal audio, allowing users to convert code and documents into podcasts via integrations with OpenAI and Anthropic.
4d ago·3 min read
Spotify’s AI DJ now supports French, German, Italian and Brazilian Portuguese
Spotify expands its AI DJ feature to include French, German, Italian, and Brazilian Portuguese, signaling a new era of localized, hyper-personalized audio.
4d ago·3 min read
Five architects of the AI economy explain where the wheels are coming off
Top AI industry leaders at the Milken Institute evaluate the infrastructure bottlenecks and architectural challenges threatening the AI boom's momentum.
4d ago·3 min read
Barry Diller trusts Sam Altman. But ‘trust is irrelevant’ as AGI nears, he says.
IAC Chairman Barry Diller discusses the necessity of legal guardrails for AGI and the limitations of personal trust in the tech industry's future.
4d ago·3 min read
Snap says its $400M deal with Perplexity ‘amicably ended’
Snap and Perplexity end their $400M AI search integration deal, signaling a shift in how social platforms approach third-party AI partnerships.
4d ago·3 min read
Ars Asks: Share your shell and show us your tricked-out terminals!
The modern command-line interface is undergoing a renaissance, blending retro utility with high-end customization and performance-driven productivity.
5d ago·3 min read
Widely used Daemon Tools disk app backdoored in monthlong supply-chain attack
A sophisticated supply-chain attack backdoored the popular Daemon Tools software, exposing millions to a modular Trojan in a month-long security breach.
5d ago·3 min read
Why Reddit blocked my daily visit to its mobile website
Reddit’s aggressive push for app adoption highlights the tension between user experience and the data-driven demands of a public company.
6d ago·3 min read
GameStop offers $56 billion for eBay, struggles to explain how it'll pay for it
GameStop’s audacious $56 billion bid for eBay raises questions about meme-stock capital, the future of e-commerce, and retail viability.
6d ago·3 min read
Ubuntu infrastructure has been down for more than a day
Canonical works to restore Ubuntu infrastructure after a multi-day outage that hampered response to a critical root privilege escalation vulnerability.
9d ago·3 min read
The most severe Linux threat to surface in years catches the world flat-footed
The 'CopyFail' Linux vulnerability exposes critical flaws in multi-tenant environments and container security. Here is what you need to know about the risk.
10d ago·3 min read
Why a recent supply-chain attack singled out security firms Checkmarx and Bitwarden
Analysis of the targeted supply-chain attacks on security firms Bitwarden and Checkmarx, highlighting the evolution of malicious npm package campaigns.
12d ago·3 min read
Open source package with 1 million monthly downloads stole user credentials
High-profile malware discovery in the element-data npm package highlights growing risks in open-source software supply chain security.
13d ago·2 min read