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We’re out-of-this-world excited to announce that we’ve finalized our dedicated Space Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024. It joins Fintech, SaaS and AI as the other industry-focused stages — all under one big roof. To top it off, we’re thrilled to share we’ll be hosting a pitch competition this year called “The Space Challenge…

We’re incredibly excited to announce the final agenda for our dedicated Fintech Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024. It joins Space, SaaS, AI and Builders as the other industry-focused stages — all under one big roof. As the fintech industry evolves, new opportunities abound for founders, investors…

A supplier to Ford and Tesla may have solved the worst fears of EV skeptics…

A worrying amount of rideshare drivers are using Elon Musk’s crown jewel…

Share to FacebookShare to LinkedinBrunello Cucinelli and team announcing Solomei AI Brunello Cucinelli In the picturesque hills of Solomeo, Italy, where ancient traditions blend seamlessly with modern luxury, new technology incubations are taking place. Brunello Cucinelli, known as the “King of Cashmere”, is venturing into the ever-accelerating world of artificial intelligence. This is not just…

Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to LinkedinConstruction has historically been viewed as an unavoidably high emissions industry, with cement production contributing about 8% of global emissions. This problem is challenging to solve because you can’t simply electrify it. This is because the breakdown of limestone into cement also releases CO2 as a byproduct. Carbon Upcycling…

We recently asked Meta if it trains AI on photos and videos that users take on the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. The company originally didn’t have much to say. Since then, Meta has offered TechCrunch a bit more color. In short, any image you share with Meta AI can be used to train its AI…

A federal judge blocked one of California’s new AI laws on Wednesday, less than two weeks after it was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. Shortly after signing AB 2839, Newsom suggested it could be used to force Elon Musk to take down an AI deepfake of Vice President Kamala Harris he had reposted (and sparking…

Here’s what could be next for the EV maker…

Peak XV, the largest India and Southeast Asia-focused venture firm, is reducing the size of some of its funds and lowering fees as it seeks to become “deeply aligned” with its limited partners. The firm, which raised $2.85 billion funds in mid-2022, informed its backers on Tuesday evening that it would cut $465 million from…