Grok got crucial facts wrong about Bondi Beach shooting
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/14/grok-gets-the-facts-wrong-about-bondi-beach-shooting/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/14/grok-gets-the-facts-wrong-about-bondi-beach-shooting/
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Grok got crucial facts wrong about Bondi Beach shooting | TechCrunch
Grok, the chatbot built by Elon Musk’s xAI and popularized on his social media platform X, appears to have repeatedly spread misinformation about today’s mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Australia.
WhatsApp’s biggest market is becoming its toughest test
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/14/whatsapps-biggest-market-is-becoming-its-toughest-test/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/14/whatsapps-biggest-market-is-becoming-its-toughest-test/
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WhatsApp's biggest market is becoming its toughest test | TechCrunch
Meta has three months to comply with Indian government directions that could affect how WhatsApp operates in the country.
Thea Energy previews Helios, its pixel-inspired fusion power plant
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/thea-energy-previews-helios-its-pixel-inspired-fusion-power-plant/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/thea-energy-previews-helios-its-pixel-inspired-fusion-power-plant/
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Exclusive: Thea Energy previews Helios, its pixel-inspired fusion power plant | TechCrunch
Thea Energy says that its planar-coil fusion power plant could be cheaper and easier to build thanks to AI-powered control software.
Mirelo raises $41M from Index and a16z to solve AI video’s silent problem
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/mirelo-raises-41m-from-index-and-a16z-to-solve-ai-videos-silent-problem/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/mirelo-raises-41m-from-index-and-a16z-to-solve-ai-videos-silent-problem/
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Mirelo raises $41M from Index and a16z to solve AI video's silent problem | TechCrunch
Mirelo, a German startup that is building AI to add synced sound effects to videos, has raised a $41 million seed round led by Index Ventures and Andreessen Horowitz.
Nvidia is reportedly weighs ramping up H200 production to meet surging demand in China
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/nvidia-is-reportedly-weighs-ramping-up-h200-production-to-meet-surging-demand-in-china/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/nvidia-is-reportedly-weighs-ramping-up-h200-production-to-meet-surging-demand-in-china/
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Nvidia reportedly weighs ramping up H200 production to meet surging demand in China | TechCrunch
After successfully lobbying the Trump administration to approve the sales of its H200 chips to China, Nvidia is now thinking of adding capacity to produce more of the chips.
First Voyage raises $2.5M for its AI companion helps you build habits
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/first-voyage-raises-2-5m-for-its-ai-companion-helps-you-build-habits/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/first-voyage-raises-2-5m-for-its-ai-companion-helps-you-build-habits/
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First Voyage raises $2.5M for its AI companion that helps you build habits | TechCrunch
First Voyage has raised $2.5 million in a seed funding round from a16z speedrun, SignalFire, True Global, and other investors.
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Snapchat rolls out its end-of-year Recaps
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/snapchat-rolls-out-its-end-of-year-recaps/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/snapchat-rolls-out-its-end-of-year-recaps/
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Snapchat rolls out its end-of-year Recaps | TechCrunch
The Recap is a short video that offers a personalized look at highlights from Snaps, Stories, and Chats, showing how users connected and expressed themselves throughout the year.
Tesla starts testing robotaxis in Austin with no safety driver
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/tesla-starts-testing-robotaxis-in-austin-with-no-safety-driver/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/tesla-starts-testing-robotaxis-in-austin-with-no-safety-driver/
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Tesla starts testing robotaxis in Austin with no safety driver | TechCrunch
It's one of the last big steps before the company can truly claim it's operating a robotaxi service, and start to take on Waymo.
Netflix responds to concerns about WBD deal
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/netflix-responds-to-concerns-about-wbd-deal/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/netflix-responds-to-concerns-about-wbd-deal/
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Netflix responds to concerns about WBD deal | TechCrunch
Industry concerns over Netflix acquiring Warner Bros. has led executives to address fears regarding jobs and theatrical releases.
Zoom brings its AI assistant to the web with access to free users
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/zoom-brings-its-ai-assistant-to-the-web-with-access-to-free-users/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/zoom-brings-its-ai-assistant-to-the-web-with-access-to-free-users/
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Zoom brings its AI assistant to the web with access to free users | TechCrunch
Zoom is allowing free users to try its AI assistant in limited capacity.
Threads adds new communities, tests badges for highly engaged members
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/threads-adds-new-communities-tests-badges-for-highly-engaged-members/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/threads-adds-new-communities-tests-badges-for-highly-engaged-members/
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Threads adds new communities, tests badges for highly engaged members | TechCrunch
Threads, which has more than 150 million daily active users, adds more communities to its platform.
Google’s ‘dark web report’ feature will no longer be available starting in February
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/googles-dark-web-report-feature-will-no-longer-be-available-starting-in-february/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/googles-dark-web-report-feature-will-no-longer-be-available-starting-in-february/
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Google’s ‘dark web report’ feature will no longer be available starting in February | TechCrunch
Launched initially about a year and a half ago, this tool aimed to help users monitor their personal information on the dark web.
Merriam-Webster names ‘slop’ the word of the year
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/merriam-webster-names-slop-the-word-of-the-year/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/merriam-webster-names-slop-the-word-of-the-year/
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Merriam-Webster names 'slop' the word of the year | TechCrunch
AI-generated content has dominated the internet over the past year, and America's dictionary took note.
Lightspeed raises record $9B in fresh capital
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/lightspeed-raises-record-9b-in-fresh-capital/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/lightspeed-raises-record-9b-in-fresh-capital/
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Lightspeed raises record $9B in fresh capital | TechCrunch
The massive fund haul will allow the Silicon Valley firm to continue to invest in cash-hungry AI startups.
Creative Commons announces tentative support for AI ‘pay-to-crawl’ systems
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/creative-commons-announces-tentative-support-for-ai-pay-to-crawl-systems/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/creative-commons-announces-tentative-support-for-ai-pay-to-crawl-systems/
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Creative Commons announces tentative support for AI 'pay-to-crawl' systems | TechCrunch
The organization offered support for this idea of an AI marketplace, and suggested several guiding principles.
Ford’s next F-150 Lightning will have a gas generator as it pivots away from large EVs
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/fords-next-f-150-lightning-will-have-a-gas-generator-as-it-pivots-away-from-large-evs/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/fords-next-f-150-lightning-will-have-a-gas-generator-as-it-pivots-away-from-large-evs/
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Ford’s next F-150 Lightning will have a gas generator as it pivots away from large EVs | TechCrunch
The company is abandoning plans for a brand new all-electric pickup truck codenamed "T3" and ending production of the battery-only Lightning.
Ford is starting a battery storage business to power data centers and the grid
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/ford-is-starting-a-battery-storage-business-to-power-data-centers-and-the-grid/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/ford-is-starting-a-battery-storage-business-to-power-data-centers-and-the-grid/
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Ford is starting a battery storage business to power data centers and the grid | TechCrunch
Ford will invest about $2 billion into the new business over the next two years.
Nvidia bulks up open source offerings with an acquisition and new open AI models
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/nvidia-bulks-up-open-source-offerings-with-an-acquisition-and-new-open-ai-models/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/nvidia-bulks-up-open-source-offerings-with-an-acquisition-and-new-open-ai-models/
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Nvidia bulks up open source offerings with an acquisition and new open AI models | TechCrunch
Nvidia acquired SchedMD, the lead developer of Slurm, and launched the Nemotron 3 family of open source AI models.