After a bombshell report on Meta allowing its AI chatbots to have sensual chats with minors, the company is updating its policies.
Mastodon says it doesn’t ‘have the means’ to comply with age verification laws
Decentralized social network Mastodon says it cannot comply with age verification laws, like in Mississippi and elsewhere, and says it’s up to individual server owners to decide.
Henrik Fisker quietly wound down his nonprofit after his EV startup went bankrupt
Henrik Fisker, the founder of failed EV startup Fisker Inc., and his wife Geeta quietly wound down a private charitable foundation established in late 2021 that was supposed to “incubate innovation in healthcare, education, sustainability, mobility, and all causes that help support the planet and improve and further the lives of people and animals.” A […]
Microsoft and Uber alum raises $3M for YC-backed Munify, a neobank for the Egyptian diaspora
Khalid Ashmawy found it hard to send money home while studying in Europe. Now, he’s launched a startup to help other Egyptians with the same problem.
Host an event beyond the main event: Apply to host a Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Apply to host a Side Event during TechCrunch Disrupt week (October 25–31) and amplify your brand. Apply before the deadline.
Billionaire Ambani taps Google, Meta to build India’s AI backbone
Reliance is launching a new subsidiary to drive India’s AI ambitions, including a pending partnership with OpenAI.

Let’s Love Mathematics, Let’s Produce, Let’s Have Fun
[[{“value”:” CC-BY, provided by author A new addition has been made to the “Mathematics Mobilisation” studies initiated by our Ministry. 2022 was declared the Year of Mathematics within the framework of the “Cooperation Protocol in Education” signed by our Ministry and TÜBİTAK on 28 March. In this context, TÜBİTAK issued a special call on the theme of mathematics. The…
Vocal Image is using AI to help people communicate better
With an interactive library that includes tongue twisters, breathing exercises, and advice on gestures, Vocal Image is also leaning more and more into AI to give automated feedback and personalized tips.

Classroom resources for the new school year
[[{“value”:” Classroom resources for the new school year Are you looking for free and engaging educational resources to use in your classroom? Look no further! As students and teachers head back to school, why not use our free educational resources in your lessons? At Futurum, we work with researchers and academics from all disciplines to create classroom resources for schools….
Trump administration’s deal is structured to prevent Intel from selling foundry unit
The deal allows the U.S. to take more equity in Intel if the company doesn’t retain at least 51% ownership in its foundry business.