[[{“value”:” Do you want to incorporate STEM activities into your summer plans? Here are ideas and upcoming events! National Programs and Events GSK’s Science in the Summer Program This year’s theme is “Be a Space Scientist.” Science in the Summer is a free education program that aims to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers […] The post Boston…
You’ve spoken! Meet the Disrupt 2024 breakout session audience choice winners
[[{“value”:” TechCrunch Disrupt showcases cutting-edge technology and innovation, and this year’s edition will not disappoint. Among thousands of insightful breakout session submissions for this year’s Audience Choice program, five breakout sessions have soared to the top and were selected by thousands of people from around the globe to speak at this year’s event. Without further ado, […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
Zero-day flaw in Check Point VPNs is ‘extremely easy’ to exploit
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Spotify offers Car Thing refunds as it faces lawsuit over bricking the streaming device
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Misinformation works, and a handful of social ‘supersharers’ sent 80% of it in 2020
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Tesla shareholder sweepstakes and EV layoffs hit Lucid and Fisker
[[{“value”:” Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Okay, okay — remember last week when I suggested Tesla was being a bit extra in its bid to convince shareholders to vote in favor of relocating […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
Paul Graham claims Sam Altman wasn’t fired from Y Combinator
[[{“value”:” In a series of posts on X on Thursday, Paul Graham, the co-founder of startup accelerator Y Combinator, brushed off claims that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was pressured to resign as president of Y Combinator in 2019 due to potential conflicts of interest. “People have been claiming [Y Combinator] fired Sam Altman,” Graham writes. “That’s […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
AI manufacturing startup funding is on a tear as Switzerland’s EthonAI raises $16.5M
[[{“value”:” In its three-year history, EthonAI has amassed some fairly high-profile customers including Siemens and chocolate-maker Lindt. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. “}]]
Ticktock! 48 hours left to nab your early-bird tickets for Disrupt 2024
[[{“value”:” Don’t miss out: TechCrunch Disrupt early-bird pricing ends in 48 hours! The countdown is on! With only 48 hours left, the early-bird pricing for TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 will end on May 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT. This is your final call to secure your tickets and get up to $800 in savings. Why attend TechCrunch […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
Valar Labs debuts AI-powered cancer care prediction tool and secures $22M
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