Warning systems for floods, hurricanes, and famine are suffering from Donald Trump’s data purge
Within weeks of President Trump stepping into office, key health and environmental resources that doctors and farmers rely on started disappearing from federal websites. Trump was also quick to dismantle…
WhatsApp is working on private AI chats in the cloud
Meta announced a new WhatsApp feature it says is a private way to interact with Meta AI. Called “Private Processing,” the feature is totally optional, launches in the “coming weeks,”…
Cast your vote: Help shape the TechCrunch All Stage agenda
TechCrunch All Stage is just around the corner — and you get to help shape the agenda. From a competitive pool of applicants, two of the six visionary finalists are…
Duolingo launches 148 courses created with AI after sharing plans to replace contractors with AI
Duolingo is introducing 148 new language courses that were created with generative AI, the company announced on Wednesday. The launch comes as Duolingo has been facing backlash this week after…
Our favorite budget earbuds are back on sale for $45
The Anker Soundcore Space A40 earbuds are on sale for just $45 via Amazon. This represents a discount of 44 percent, as the typical price is $80. This particular deal…
Social Agent’s new app lets you book a photographer within 30 minutes
There’s an unspoken pressure nowadays to share all your special moments online, whether it be birthdays, graduations, or engagements. However, not everyone has the skills to take high-quality pictures, and…
Anthropic suggests tweaks to proposed U.S. AI chip export controls
Anthropic agrees with the U.S. government that implementing robust export controls on domestic-made AI chips will help the U.S. compete in the AI race against China. But the company is…
Nebulous Mantis Targets NATO-Linked Entities with Multi-Stage Malware Attacks
Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a Russian-speaking cyber espionage group called Nebulous Mantis that has deployed a remote access trojan called RomCom RAT since mid-2022. RomCom “employs advanced evasion…
Microsoft Expands Cloud, AI Footprint Across Europe
Microsoft has announced plans to expand cloud and AI infrastructure in the EU, increasing data center capacity by 40% by 2027
NetApp Enhances Data Storage Security with 99.9% Cyber Protection for Unmatched Resilience
NetApp, a trailblazer in the data storage industry, has announced a major upgrade to its product offerings: all future storage appliances will come equipped with 99.9% cybersecurity protection, effectively achieving…