Modern tech support keeps selling self-service as convenience, but every chatbot loop and repeated explanation adds up to unpaid labor.
A proposed $2 billion data center has become a political flashpoint in the small city of Shelbyville, Indiana. And the controversy has only grown more intense after the mayor, Scott Furgeson, was caught on camera saying of the “No Data Center” signs going up that, “I’ve seen a lot of these all over town, but […]
Facebook has long been filled with feeds of clickbait articles. Now, Meta is making its own clickbait articles with AI. The standalone Meta AI app now has a “For You” section that populates a list of clickbait-style stories for you to read. But the topics, images, and text are all AI-generated – and as questionable […]
Apple has been on its back foot, AI-wise, for the past few years. But in a strange way, playing from behind might not be such a bad move. At WWDC on Monday, Apple appears to be getting ready to reintroduce us to the new Siri. Again. As a reminder, we met the new Siri in […]
GDP does not need to be redefined for the AI age. The harder measurement problem is how price indexes account for rapidly changing quality and falling prices.
People are using AI chatbots for mental health advice, but the AI focuses on common issues and can miss rare conditions. Here’s why. An AI Insider scoop.
Georgia Tech researchers have developed COBALT, a smartphone-based platform that allows anyone to remotely control robots from anywhere using simple motion controls and Wi-Fi connectivity.
Microsoft releases its second-generation quantum chip. Ultrasound could replace pacemakers. And why you shouldn’t skip breakfast.
Five Chinese video AI models to watch: ByteDance’s Seedance, Alibaba’s Wan and Happy Horse, Kuaishou’s Kling, MiniMax’s Hailuo AI and Tencent’s Hunyuan.
Applications for Startup Battlefield 200 officially close on June 8, 11:59 p.m. PT. Don’t wait any longer. Secure your shot at competing on the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 this October at San Francisco’s Moscone West.