The government cited the recent hacks on Bank Sepah and cryptocurrency exchange Nobite as reasons to shut down internet access to virtually all Iranians.
Nvidia wants in on the nuclear renaissance, invests in Bill-Gates backed TerraPower
TerraPower has been riding a wave of interest from hyperscalers, data center developers, and now chip designers.
Deezer starts labeling AI-generated music to tackle streaming fraud
Deezer announced on Friday that it will start labeling albums that include AI-generated tracks as part of its efforts to combat streaming fraud. The company reports that about 18% of the music uploaded each day — more than 20,000 tracks — is now fully AI-generated. Although most of these tracks don’t go viral, Deezer says […]
After raising $38M, African e-commerce startup Sabi lays off 20%, pivots to traceable exports
African B2B e-commerce startup Sabi has laid off around 20% of its workforce (~50 employees) as it pivots from its original retail-focused platform to double down on a growing business in commodity exports. The layoffs, confirmed by the company on Thursday, are part of a broader restructuring aimed at aligning resources with what it describes […]
After trying to buy Ilya Sutskever’s $32B AI startup, Meta looks to hire its CEO
Mark Zuckerberg’s AI talent hiring spree continues. In recent months, Meta tried to acquire Safe Superintelligence, the $32 billion AI startup co-founded by OpenAI’s former chief scientist, Ilya Sutskever, according to a report from CNBC on Thursday. Sutskever ultimately turned Meta down, according to CNBC, but the company is now in talks to hire Safe […]
SoftBank reportedly looking to launch a trillion-dollar AI and robotics industrial complex
The investing conglomerate is looking to team up with TSMC on the initiative as SoftBank continues to pour money into AI.
VanMoof is back with a new custom e-bike and rebooted repair network
Dutch e-bike startup VanMoof is back two years after bankruptcy with its first model designed under new leadership. And despite past criticism that VanMoof’s over-reliance on custom parts led to the company’s downfall, the S6 sticks to the brand’s signature bespoke design.
Career-Connected Summer: How summer STEM camps shaped career aspirations for these teens
[[{“value”:” Each summer, students across the country step into STEM camps and internships where they get to explore hands-on learning experiences like launching model rockets, dissecting specimens, and designing prosthetic limbs. Along the way, many connect with new ideas about science, technology engineering and math (STEM), how they see themselves in STEM and even what they want to do with…
Boston Side Events lineup at TechCrunch All Stage with Fidelity Private Shares, Women Tech Meetup, Prepare 4 VC, and more
Get ready to amplify your TechCrunch All Stage 2025 experience with the electrifying lineup of Side Events taking Boston by storm during the week of July 13–19. As the countdown to TC All Stage begins, we’re thrilled to share our Side Events lineup, where you can foster meaningful connections within the vibrant Boston tech community. […]
Find out how Flexport’s CEO, Ryan Petersen, builds when the rules keep changing at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is happening October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco, and we’re bringing the big conversations to the Builders Stage. One of the biggest? What it takes to keep building when the rules won’t stop shifting. When global logistics meets startup agility Flexport CEO and founder Ryan Petersen knows a thing or […]