Data centers are driving record electricity demand, and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation is warning that a sever winter storm could push the grid over the edge.
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Rising data center electricity use risks blackouts during winter storms | TechCrunch
Data centers are driving record electricity demand, and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation is warning that a severe winter storm c...
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While everyone’s chasing the next AI infrastructure play in San Francisco, some of the most defensible AI companies are being built by founders with deep expertise in legacy industries β€” and they’re not getting funded. January Ventures aims to fill that gap, writing pre-seed checks for underrepresented founders transforming healthcare, manufacturing, and supply chain with […]
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Why January Ventures is funding underrepresented AI founders | TechCrunch
While everyone’s chasing the next AI infrastructure play in San Francisco, some of the most defensible AI companies are being built by founde...
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Kiki Club, a subletting startup that matches listers and renters, violated NYC laws and had to pay the city over $152,000 to settle charges.
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Subletting startup Kiki paid over $152K to settle charges after violating NYC short-term rental laws | TechCrunch
Kiki Club, a subletting startup that matches listers and renters, violated NYC laws and had to pay the city over $152,000 to settle charges.
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Bluesky is making moderation changes, including the addition of new reporting categories, strikes, and more clarity when communicating with users about violations.
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Bluesky announces moderation changes focused on better tracking, improved transparency | TechCrunch
Bluesky is making moderation changes, including the addition of new reporting categories, strikes, and more clarity when communicating with users a...
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According to Amazon, the feature "utilizes generative AI to create theatrical-quality season recaps with synchronized narration, dialogue, and music."
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Amazon's Prime Video is getting AI-generated Video Recaps for some TV shows | TechCrunch
According to Amazon, the feature "utilizes generative AI to create theatrical-quality season recaps with synchronized narration, dialogue, and music."
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The newly imposed sanctions target Russian-based web host Media Land, which officials say are linked to LockBit and BlackSuit ransomware attacks.
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US, UK, and Australia sanction Russian 'bulletproof' web host used in ransomware attacks | TechCrunch
The newly imposed sanctions target Russian-based web host Media Land, which officials say are linked to LockBit and BlackSuit ransomware attacks.
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Poly's cloud based file storage system with AI-powered search lets you search through text, images, audio, and video.
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YC-backed Poly relaunches as a cloud-hosted file storage with AI search | TechCrunch
Poly's cloud-based file storage system with AI-powered search lets you search through text, images, audio, and video.
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Now, when users search for places in Map like restaurants, hotels, or concert venues, they'll see a new "know before you go" tips section that will surface important information about the place.
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Google Maps adds Gemini-powered tips section, EV charger availability predictions, and more | TechCrunch
Now, when users search for places in Map like restaurants, hotels, or concert venues, they'll see a new "know before you go" tips section that...
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Adobe said it would offer $12 per share for Semrush, almost double the latter's closing price of $6.89 on Tuesday, before news of the deal.
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Adobe to buy Semrush for $1.9 billion | TechCrunch
Adobe said it would offer $12 per share for Semrush, almost double the latter's closing price of $6.89 on Tuesday, before news of the deal.
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When the ban goes into effect on December 10, Meta will revoke account access for users under the age of 16 in Australia.
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With upcoming ban, Meta begins to notify Australian teens that their accounts will be shut down | TechCrunch
When the ban goes into effect on December 10, Meta will revoke account access for users under the age of 16 in Australia.
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