There isn’t a single manual to read or prompt to give an LLM that can equip you with the skills and knowledge to build a company. But on November 4, TechCrunch Founder Summit gives founders the next-best thing: A packed day at Boston’s SoWa Power Station, where investors and operators share how they’ve navigated crucial decisions.
LibreOffice says ‘no AI’ is now a software feature
The maker of the open source document editor says it has no plans to add AI to its software’s default configuration, citing user privacy.
How can studying microplastics and micropollutants protect human health?
[[{“value”:” How can studying microplastics and micropollutants protect human health? Published: Microplastics have the rather unhelpful habit of attracting and transporting other micropollutants such as pesticides, dyes and pharmaceuticals, often causing them to accumulate in levels harmful to humans, animals and the environment. At Kansas State University in the US, Professor Daniel Higgins is using advanced microscopy techniques to investigate…
Vinod Khosla believes ex-Deepmind engineer’s Wajo will win agent market on trust
Wajo’s Fo agent can hire humans to complete a task.
Bluesky wants to give you your own domain on the open web
Bluesky says the process will still take 18-24 months, so don’t expect your new, shortened ‘bsky’ handle any time soon.
Emmys will move from broadcast TV to Prime Video in 2027
Non-Amazon Prime subscribers will be able to watch the awards show on the platform.
Mistral’s new 1T model aims to leapfrog closed and open rivals
French AI lab Mistral AI has released Mistral Large 4, a new large multimodal model aiming to leapfrog both American and Chinese rivals.
Pinterest’s AI now turns beauty Pins into action plans
Pinterest’s new AI-powered Beauty Guides translate hair and nail Pins into salon terminology, with estimated costs, appointment times and maintenance needs.
Uber is spending $2.3B to get into catering
It’s the latest in a string of deals meant to grow Uber Eats into a food delivery behemoth.