2 h. ago Bluesky is weighing a proposal that gives users consent over how their data is used for AI

Speaking at the SXSW conference in Austin on Monday, Bluesky CEO Jay Graber says the social network has been working on a framework for user consent over how they want their data to be used for generative AI. The public nature of Bluesky’s social network has already allowed others to train their AI systems on […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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2 h. ago Bluesky now lets users upload videos that are up to 3 minutes long

Bluesky now allows videos that are up to 3 minutes long, the decentralized social network announced on Monday. The platform launched support for video back in September with a 60-second time limit. With the new expanded time limit, Bluesky is bringing its user experience more in line with its competitors, X (formerly Twitter) and Meta’s […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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3 h. ago 2028?: Michelle Obama Launches Video Podcast Amid Democrat Disarray

Many a Democrat political consultant's favorite wet dream candidate, also known as, former First Lady Michelle Obama, has given the world what it needs most: another podcast. The guest list for this latest Higher Ground production is stuffed with Hollywood A-listers, including actors Seth Rogan, Gabrielle Union, and Tracee Ellis Ross, mega-producer Tyler Perry, soccer star Abby Wambach, NBA great Dwyane Wade, and Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky, to name a few.   The post 2028?: Michelle Obama Launches Video Podcast Amid Democrat Disarray appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 h. ago Open web initiatives Project Liberty and Solid could be teaming up

Two initiatives to create a more open web, where users are in control of their own digital identities and data, may be coming together. At SXSW 2025, entrepreneur Frank McCourt, whose Project Liberty is developing open internet infrastructure (and is throwing its hat in the ring as a potential buyer for TikTok), announced that his […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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3 h. ago UFC CEO Dana White’s Embrace of Andrew Tate Tests Trump Supporters’ Limits

Dana White of the U.F.C. greeted Andrew Tate and his brother at an event, highlighting a divide among conservatives.

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4 h. ago Poolside CEO says most companies shouldn’t build foundation models

Poolside co-founder and CEO Jason Warner didn’t mince words: He thinks that most companies looking to build foundation AI models should instead focus on building applications. Poolside is an AI-powered software development platform. Warner told the audience at the HumanX AI conference in Las Vegas on Monday that he doesn’t think anyone who doesn’t think […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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4 h. ago At SXSW, Bluesky CEO Jay Graber pokes fun at Mark Zuckerberg with Latin phrase T

When Bluesky CEO Jay Graber walked on stage at SXSW 2025 for her keynote discussion, she wore a large black T-shirt with her hair pulled back into a bun. At first glance, it might appear as though she’s following the same playbook that so many women in tech leadership have played before: downplaying her femininity […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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4 h. ago Whistleblower: Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Attempted to Enter China Market by Promising Censorship

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta went to great lengths, including developing a censorship system and potentially sharing user data, in an unsuccessful bid to bring Facebook to China, according to a whistleblower complaint. The post Whistleblower: Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Attempted to Enter China Market by Promising Censorship appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 h. ago Open social web browser Surf integrates with Bluesky in latest beta

Surf, the new app from Flipboard for browsing the open social web, is expanding its support for Bluesky’s social network. On Monday, the company announced a new version of its beta software (dubbed “Blue Wave”) which allows users to log into the app using their Bluesky credentials and then see all their Bluesky feeds in […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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6 h. ago 'Trump Will Have a Big Smile on His Face': Canada's Conservatives Launch Campaign Against Trudeau Successor Mark Carney

Canadian Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre began his campaign against Liberal Party leader Mark Carney before he was elected. The post ‘Trump Will Have a Big Smile on His Face’: Canada’s Conservatives Launch Campaign Against Trudeau Successor Mark Carney appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 h. ago Levin Rips Dems for Trump Speech Response: 'What a Bunch of Children, What a Bunch of Immature Individuals'

During the opening monologue of his Sunday "Life, Liberty & Levin" broadcast, FNC host Mark Levin criticized congressional Democrats for their response to President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress last week. The post Levin Rips Dems for Trump Speech Response: ‘What a Bunch of Children, What a Bunch of Immature Individuals’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 h. ago Longtime Washington Post Columnist Ruth Marcus Resigns, Says CEO Killed Her Piece Critical Of Owner Jeff Bezos

Longtime Washington Post Columnist Ruth Marcus Resigns, Says CEO Killed Her Piece Critical Of Owner Jeff Bezos  Deadline

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7 h. ago Washington Post editor resigns after accusing CEO of killing column

Washington Post editor resigns after accusing CEO of killing column  AOL

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7 h. ago 5 things to know about Mark Carney, Canada's next prime minister

Mark Carney is a newcomer to elected politics with decades of experience in finance. After his landslide victory, he pledged to continue tariffs on the U.S. "until the Americans show us respect."

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8 h. ago Applications are open for Startup Battlefield 200 — apply today!

Are you a pre-Series A startup founder looking to make your mark on a global stage? This is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Applications for TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 — the premier startup pitch competition — are officially open. We want to see you showcase your game-changing innovations to the world at TechCrunch Disrupt […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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8 h. ago Here’s your chance to host a Side Event at TechCrunch Sessions: AI

If you want to amplify your brand to over 1,000 AI experts and innovators, there’s no better way than by hosting a Side Event during TechCrunch Sessions: AI Week. From June 1 to June 7, TechCrunch is looking for fun and thought-provoking events to coincide with TC Sessions: AI, which takes place on June 5 […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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9 h. ago Huge Caitlin Clark milestone surpassed by teen phenom JuJu Watkins amid quest to steal all

JuJu Watkins surpassed one of Caitlin Clark's biggest milestones on Sunday, moving past Clark's mark for points scored by a player across their first two seasons.

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9 h. ago Woke OpenAI's Sam Altman Reverts to Leftist Form, Ditches Trump to Host San Francisco Fundraiser for Democrat Sen. Mark Warner

Sam Altman, the CEO of ChatGPT developer OpenAI, is among the list of people set to host a fundraiser for Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA), who has voted against most of President Donald Trump's cabinet nominees. The post Woke OpenAI’s Sam Altman Reverts to Leftist Form, Ditches Trump to Host San Francisco Fundraiser for Democrat Sen. Mark Warner appeared first on Breitbart.

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10 h. ago Canada’s next leader says he’ll stand up to Trump. Who is Mark Carney?

Canada’s next leader says he’ll stand up to Trump. Who is Mark Carney?  The Washington Post

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10 h. ago Jay Gruden acknowledges Bobby Wagner’s athletic limitations but says Washington needed to keep him

Jay Gruden acknowledges Bobby Wagner’s athletic limitations but says Washington needed to keep him  Hogs Haven

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