89 m. ago What to expect at TechCrunch All Stage: One day, countless connections and takeaways

Whether you’re a founder gearing up for your next raise or a VC scouting your next portfolio win, TechCrunch All Stage, happening July 15 at Boston’s SoWa Power Station, packs more into one day than most multi-day conferences manage to deliver. This isn’t your typical sit-and-listen event. It’s designed to help you build momentum in […]

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4 h. ago They Asked ChatGPT Questions. The Answers Sent Them Spiraling.

Generative A.I. chatbots are going down conspiratorial rabbit holes and endorsing wild, mystical belief systems. For some people, conversations with the technology can deeply distort reality.

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14 h. ago Which Player Is Washington Nationals Best Trade Chip Ahead of the Deadline?

Which Player Is Washington Nationals Best Trade Chip Ahead of the Deadline?  Sports Illustrated

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15 h. ago Nvidia to exclude China from forecasts amid US chip export curbs, CNN reports

Nvidia to exclude China from forecasts amid US chip export curbs, CNN reports  Reuters

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20 h. ago Chime almost died in 2016, turned down by 100 VCs. Today it IPO’d at $14.5B.

In 2016 when Chime desperately needed cash, over 100 VCs said no. One seed VC, took a chance and saved the company, co-founder Ryan King recalls.

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28 h. ago Why many people are financially anxious despite being richer than earlier generations

Young people in the U.S. are richer than previous generations were at their age. Yet many in Gen Z are financially anxious. NPR's The Indicator asks neuroscientists about "money dysmorphia."

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36 h. ago Music icon Brian Wilson's death evokes heartfelt celebrity tributes from John Stamos, daughter Carnie Wilson

Celebrities took to social media to pay tribute to Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson, whose family announced his death at age 82 Wednesday.

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42 h. ago Remembering Brian Wilson: A collection of NPR's interviews, concerts and appreciations

The Beach Boys' co-founder Brian Wilson has died at the age of 82, leaving behind a storied legacy as one of pop music's greatest songwriters and producers. Here are NPR's best interviews, concerts and appreciations of the late artist.

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43 h. ago Disney and Universal Sue AI Company Midjourney for Copyright Infringement

In the complaint, the Hollywood giants allege Midjourney generates “endless” ripoffs of everything from minions to Darth Vader.

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44 h. ago Brian Wilson, the troubled genius behind The Beach Boys, has died at age 82

The Beach Boys' co-founder, songwriter and producer transformed pop music into high art, and became America's answer to The Beatles' Lennon and McCartney in the process.

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44 h. ago How your air conditioner can help the power grid, rather than overloading it

As summer arrives, people are turning on air conditioners in most of the U.S. But if you're like me, you always feel a little guilty about that. Past generations managed without air conditioning—do I really need it? And how bad is it to use all this electricity for cooling in a warming world?

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44 h. ago Disney, Universal launch first major studio lawsuit against AI company

Entertainment giants Disney and Universal filed a copyright infringement lawsuit Wednesday against AI company Midjourney, calling the image generator a "bottomless pit of plagiarism."

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46 h. ago Disney and Universal Sue A.I. Firm Midjourney for Copyright Infringement

The suit, against Midjourney, is the first time major Hollywood companies have sued over A.I.-generated images.

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46 h. ago Here's how much money FIFA expects major events to generate in Seattle area

Here's how much money FIFA expects major events to generate in Seattle area  KING5.com

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46 h. ago Have a damaged painting? Restore it in just hours with an AI

Art restoration takes steady hands and a discerning eye. For centuries, conservators have restored paintings by identifying areas needing repair, then mixing an exact shade to fill in one area at a time. Often, a painting can have thousands of tiny regions requiring individual attention. Restoring a single painting can take anywhere from a few weeks to over a decade.

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48 h. ago The AI hype is just like the blockchain frenzy—here's what happens when the hype dies

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has taken center stage across various industries. From AI-generated art to chatbots in customer service, every sector is seemingly poised for disruption.

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50 h. ago Wearing a computer on your face? Snap looks to take on rivals with new augmented reality glasses

For years, Snap has envisioned a future where people wear glasses to view and interact with computer-generated images without having to scroll through their smartphones.

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59 h. ago Trump dances with soldiers at Fort Bragg as crowd erupts in patriotic 'USA' chants

Trump's appearance at Fort Bragg for the Army's 250th anniversary featured his viral dance moves, generating cheers and patriotic chants from the appreciative military crowd.

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61 h. ago Giants Top Pitching Prospect Could Be Best Trade Chip This Summer

Giants Top Pitching Prospect Could Be Best Trade Chip This Summer  Sports Illustrated

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63 h. ago Apple Intelligence: Everything you need to know about Apple’s AI model and services

Apple Intelligence was designed to leverage things that generative AI already does well, like text and image generation, to improve upon existing features.

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