TrendingSEC scrutiny hits AI hedge fund's fall
Federal regulators are reportedly probing the AI hedge fund Situational Awareness after a July downturn erased billions.
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TrendingTrump's SpaceX Stake Raises Questions
President bought up to $50,000 in SpaceX shares weeks after IPO, financial disclosure shows.
TrendingInstinct AI stirs privacy backlash amid terms
Testers raise alarms over Instinct AI's broad data access and terms as the assistant remains in private testing.
TrendingDefense dollars are keeping US battery startups alive
Pentagon demand and new DOE grants are propping up battery startups after EV incentives were cut.
TrendingICE Subpoenas Test Tech Firm Privacy Stance
Some companies have quietly resisted immigration agency demands; EFF argues that public transparency is essential.
TrendingVC board seats under antitrust microscope
DOJ probes a16z board roles at rival firms, alarming venture insiders.
TrendingGPU Price Hikes Loom as Market Tightens
Rumors of significant hardware cost increases emerge as Nvidia offers limited MSRP access for high-end cards at QuakeCon.
TrendingZuckerberg’s AI Manifesto Meets Skepticism
Meta’s CEO paints a rosy AI future, but critics point to past promises and current realities.
TrendingAI Watermark 'Removers' Multiply Despite Unverifiable Claims
A wave of tools claim to strip AI watermarks, but verification is impossible as Anthropic hasn't released details.
TrendingEFF's Human Touch in an AI Era
EFF's art director explains why the digital rights group still relies on human artists for its images.
TrendingAkira ransomware fails in Safe Mode but data theft follows
An Akira affiliate rebooted a victim's PC into Safe Mode, breaking its own encryptor but still stealing data.
TrendingSteamBoy mod turns Steam Deck into retro Game Boy-style handheld
A Redditor's DIY project stuffs Steam Deck internals into a 3D-printed Game Boy case, though the screen isn't working yet.
TrendingAI Code Growth Threatens Security Controls
Chainguard webinar examines how security teams can manage risk when AI speeds up code production by 10-50x.
TrendingWindows 11 license hike deepens PC cost crisis
Report claims Microsoft raised Windows 11 OEM license fees by up to 10% in July, hitting PC makers.
TrendingVirtual Mac on iPad Testing Limitations
An experimental project allows full macOS to run on jailbroken iPads, highlighting significant technical friction and functional barriers.
TrendingThe Hidden Risks of Cheap Smart Glasses
A surge in low-cost camera-equipped eyewear raises critical questions regarding personal privacy and data handling security.
TrendingPC Enthusiasts Seek Retro Aesthetics
High hardware costs lead builders to prioritize visual upgrades and case swaps over traditional component performance boosts.
TrendingTechCrunch Disrupt 2026 AI Focus
A preview of the upcoming AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt, highlighting security, enterprise adoption, and new technical roles.
TrendingLibrarians Lead Grassroots AI Opt-Outs
Public libraries are seeing high demand for workshops focused on disabling AI tools amid growing public frustration with Big Tech.
TrendingGrowth of Drone Responder Networks
New reports suggest a significant expansion in the implementation of automated drone-as-first-responder initiatives nationwide.