WhatsApp's new platform policies ban general purpose AI chatbots like Copilot from using its service.

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Microsoft's AI chatbot Copilot leaves WhatsApp on January 15 | TechCrunch

WhatsApp's new platform policies ban general-purpose AI chatbots like Copilot from using its service.

The Chinese autonomous vehicle company Pony.ai has global ambitions, and plans to build a 3,000-strong robotaxi fleet to meet them.

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China's Pony AI plans to triple global robotaxi fleet by the end of 2026 | TechCrunch

The Chinese autonomous vehicle company Pony.ai has global ambitions and plans to build a 3,000-strong robotaxi fleet to meet them.

The discovery suggests that a region in Quebec might hold even more lithium than originally suspected.

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Fleet Space finds massive lithium deposit using AI and satellites | TechCrunch

The discovery suggests that a region in Quebec might hold even more lithium than originally suspected.

Speechify has largely been a tool that helps you listen to articles, PDFs, and documents. The company is now adding voice detection features to its Chrome extension, including voice typing and a voice assistant that answers your questions. In the last 12 months, there has been a proliferation of voice detection tools, thanks to overall […]

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Speechify adds voice typing and voice assistant to its Chrome extension | TechCrunch

In the last 12 months, there has been a proliferation of voice detection tools, thanks to overall quality improvement in speech recognition models....

Major record labels have been urging Spotify and other music streaming platforms to raise subscription prices, arguing that fees have not kept pace with inflation and remain low when compared to services like Netflix.

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Spotify to raise US prices in first quarter of next year, report says | TechCrunch

Major record labels have been urging Spotify and other music streaming platforms to raise subscription prices, arguing that fees have not kept pace...

India is restructuring its gig economy with a new labor law, but much more is needed before gig workers see real benefits.

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India's gig workers win legal status, but access to social security remains elusive | TechCrunch

India is restructuring its gig economy with a new labor law, but much more is needed before gig workers see real benefits.

Google and Accel will jointly invest up to $2 million in each startup through their new partnership.

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Google teams up with Accel to hunt for India's next AI breakouts | TechCrunch

Google and Accel will jointly invest up to $2 million in each startup through their new partnership.

Altman and Ive tease a simple AI device aimed at calm, distraction-free computing, launching within two years.

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Altman describes OpenAI's forthcoming AI device as more peaceful and calm than the iPhone | TechCrunch

Altman and Ive tease a simple AI device aimed at calm, distraction-free computing, launching within two years.

OpenAI might have to rename the "cameo" feature in the Sora app.

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OpenAI learned the hard way that Cameo trademarked the word 'cameo' | TechCrunch

OpenAI might have to rename the "cameo" feature in the Sora app.

The U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission claims Rad Power "refused to agree to an acceptable recall." Rad Power says the CPSC's solution would bankrupt the company.

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Rad Power Bikes' batteries receive major fire risk warning | TechCrunch

The U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission claims Rad Power "refused to agree to an acceptable recall." Rad Power says the CPSC's solution wou...