The Browser Company launches its AI-first browser, Dia, in beta
https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/11/the-browser-company-launches-its-ai-first-browser-dia-in-beta/
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The Browser Company launches its AI-first browser, Dia, in beta | TechCrunch
With its built-in AI interface, Dia hopes to give people an easy way to use AI, cutting out the need to visit tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Claude.
Pinterest tests an AI feature that lets advertisers turn their catalogs into shoppable collages
https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/11/pinterest-tests-an-ai-feature-that-lets-advertisers-turn-their-catalogs-into-shoppable-collages/
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Pinterest tests an AI feature that lets advertisers turn their catalogs into shoppable collages | TechCrunch
Pinterest is experimenting with "auto-collages," an AI feature that allows advertisers to quickly turn their product catalogs into shoppable collages.
23andMe says 15% of customers asked to delete their genetic data since bankruptcy
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23andMe says 15% of customers asked to delete their genetic data since bankruptcy | TechCrunch
More than two dozen states have sued 23andMe to block the sale of genetic data without customers' permission.
A big list of the small and hidden features in iOS 26
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A big list of the small and hidden features in iOS 26 | TechCrunch
Apple most notably unveiled a new design language called "Liquid Glass" and changed the version number to 26 to unify all operating systems.
After Google, Meta loses public policy head in India
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After Google, Meta loses public policy head in India | TechCrunch
Meta's head of public policy in India, Shivnath Thukral, is leaving the social networking company, nearly three and a half years after joining and just months after his counterpart at Google stepped down.
Apple executives say new AI-powered Siri wasn’t ‘demoware,’ it just wasn’t ready to ship
https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/11/apple-executives-say-new-ai-powered-siri-wasnt-demoware-it-just-wasnt-ready-to-ship/
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Apple executives say new AI-powered Siri wasn't 'demoware' — it just wasn't ready to ship | TechCrunch
Apple senior vice president of software engineering Craig Federighi stressed that AI was a new technology, and something Apple sees more as a "long-term transformational wave" that will impact the industry and society for decades to come.
Musk targets June 22 launch of Tesla’s long-promised robotaxi service
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Musk targets June 22 launch of Tesla's long-promised robotaxi service | TechCrunch
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said his company will start offering public rides in driverless vehicles in Austin, Texas, on June 22.
Meta’s V-JEPA 2 model teaches AI to understand its surroundings
https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/11/metas-v-jepa-2-model-teaches-ai-to-understand-its-surroundings/
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Meta's V-JEPA 2 model teaches AI to understand its surroundings | TechCrunch
Meta's V-JEPA 2 model is a "world model," referring to AI that is designed to understand its physical surroundings.
Jewel Burks Solomon’s Collab Capital has closed a new $75M fund
https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/11/jewel-burks-solomons-collab-capital-has-closed-a-new-75m-fund/
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Collab Capital, led by Jewel Burks Solomon and Barry Givens, has closed a new $75M fund | TechCrunch
The announcement of Collab Capital’s Fund II comes as Black-led and founded funds continue closing sizable funds.
ChatGPT will avoid being shut down in some life-threatening scenarios, former OpenAI researcher claims
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ChatGPT will avoid being shut down in some life-threatening scenarios, former OpenAI researcher claims | TechCrunch
A former OpenAI researcher published new research claiming that the company's AI models will go to great lengths to stay online.
Meta AI gains video editing capabilities
https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/11/meta-ai-gains-video-editing-capabilities/
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Meta AI gains video editing capabilities | TechCrunch
Meta said Wednesday that it is adding video editing capabilities to Meta AI that let users edit short videos using preset AI prompts to change costumes, locations, and styles.
Disney and Universal sue Midjourney, alleging AI-related copyright infringement
https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/11/disney-and-universal-sue-midjourney-alleging-ai-related-copyright-infringement/
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Disney and Universal sue Midjourney, alleging AI-related copyright infringement | TechCrunch
The studios are seeking monetary damages, a jury trial, and an order barring Midjourney from further copyright infringement.
Snapchat rolls out a new $8.99 Lens+ subscription tier
https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/11/snapchat-rolls-out-a-new-8-99-lens-subscription-tier/
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Snapchat rolls out a new $8.99 Lens+ subscription tier | TechCrunch
Snapchat is launching a new Snapchat+ tier called "Lens+," the company announced on Wednesday, which is centered around giving users access to exclusive Lenses and AR experiences.
Wikipedia pauses AI-generated summaries pilot after editors protest
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Wikipedia pauses AI-generated summaries pilot after editors protest | TechCrunch
Editors almost immediately criticized the pilot, raising concerns that it could damage Wikipedia's credibility.
TikTok’s biggest star was detained by ICE, with help from another influencer
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TikTok’s biggest star was detained by ICE, with help from another influencer | TechCrunch
The situation grabbed headlines after a teenage influencer, Bo Loudon, boasted on X that he flagged Khaby Lame’s immigration status to authorities.
At WWDC, Apple says it will use AI to tag apps to improve discoverability on the App Store
https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/11/at-wwdc-apple-says-it-will-use-ai-to-tag-apps-to-improve-discoverability-on-the-app-store/
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At WWDC, Apple says it will use AI to tag apps to improve discoverability on the App Store | TechCrunch
Apple will begin using AI technology to power the discovery of apps on the App Store, the company announced at this week's Worldwide Developers Conference
US government’s vaccine website defaced with AI-generated content
https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/11/us-governments-vaccine-website-defaced-with-ai-generated-content/
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US government's vaccine website defaced with AI-generated content | TechCrunch
The content of a vaccines information website owned by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services was swapped with gay-themed spam.
Can Scale AI and Alexandr Wang reignite Meta’s AI efforts?
https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/11/can-scale-ai-and-alexandr-wang-reignite-metas-ai-efforts/
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Can Scale AI and Alexandr Wang reignite Meta's AI efforts? | TechCrunch
Meta is reportedly investing billions in Scale AI and bringing its CEO Alexandr Wang onboard to lead a new AI team. Is that enough?