News media shape public understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) and influence how society interacts with these technologies. For many people, especially those who have not sought more knowledge about AI elsewhere, media platforms are a primary source of information.News media shape public understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) and influence how society interacts with these technologies. For many people, especially those who have not sought more knowledge about AI elsewhere, media platforms are a primary source of information.Business[#item_full_content]
Your next customer is on the TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 expo floor — will they find you or your competitor?
There’s still time to book your exhibit table, but space is disappearing fast. The brands that move now will be the ones getting the face time, the leads, and the traction that matters most.There’s still time to book your exhibit table, but space is disappearing fast. The brands that move now will be the ones getting the face time, the leads, and the traction that matters most.[#item_full_content]
Researchers at UNIST have developed an innovative AI technology capable of reconstructing highly detailed three-dimensional (3D) models of companion animals from a single photograph, enabling realistic animations. This breakthrough allows users to experience lifelike digital avatars of their companion animals in virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and metaverse environments.Researchers at UNIST have developed an innovative AI technology capable of reconstructing highly detailed three-dimensional (3D) models of companion animals from a single photograph, enabling realistic animations. This breakthrough allows users to experience lifelike digital avatars of their companion animals in virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and metaverse environments.Consumer & Gadgets[#item_full_content]
India’s government to propose blanket ban on real-money gaming
The Indian government plans to ban real-money games — whether skill- or chance-based — under its proposed online gaming regulation.The Indian government plans to ban real-money games — whether skill- or chance-based — under its proposed online gaming regulation.[#item_full_content]
In July, the United States government made it clear that artificial intelligence (AI) companies wanting to do business with the White House will need to ensure their AI systems are “objective and free from top-down ideological bias.”In July, the United States government made it clear that artificial intelligence (AI) companies wanting to do business with the White House will need to ensure their AI systems are “objective and free from top-down ideological bias.”Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]
CPG startup Keychain snags $30M to build in India, grow in the U.S.
Keychain doesn’t have a single customer in India — but the team helping it scale across North America and beyond is entirely based in Gurugram, a suburb of New Delhi.Keychain doesn’t have a single customer in India — but the team helping it scale across North America and beyond is entirely based in Gurugram, a suburb of New Delhi.[#item_full_content]
In the rapidly advancing fields of drone swarms and cooperative robotics, AI agents embedded in individual drones and robots must collaborate seamlessly—such as drones flying in formation to encircle an enemy or multiple robots working together in smart factories. However, these multi-agent systems are vulnerable to disruptions caused by adverse conditions or malicious attacks, which can compromise their cooperation and operational integrity.In the rapidly advancing fields of drone swarms and cooperative robotics, AI agents embedded in individual drones and robots must collaborate seamlessly—such as drones flying in formation to encircle an enemy or multiple robots working together in smart factories. However, these multi-agent systems are vulnerable to disruptions caused by adverse conditions or malicious attacks, which can compromise their cooperation and operational integrity.Security[#item_full_content]
Nature, particularly humans and other animals, has always been among the primary sources of inspiration for roboticists. In fact, most existing robots physically resemble specific animals and/or are engineered to tackle tasks by emulating the actions, movements and behaviors of specific species.Nature, particularly humans and other animals, has always been among the primary sources of inspiration for roboticists. In fact, most existing robots physically resemble specific animals and/or are engineered to tackle tasks by emulating the actions, movements and behaviors of specific species.[#item_full_content]
AI crawler Firecrawl raises $14.5M, is still looking to hire agents as employees
Firecrawl nabbed Shopify’s CEO Tobias Lütke as an investor from a gutsy email after they discovered he was using the product.Firecrawl nabbed Shopify’s CEO Tobias Lütke as an investor from a gutsy email after they discovered he was using the product.[#item_full_content]
It’s the defining technology of an era. But just how artificial intelligence (AI) will end up shaping our future remains a controversial question.It’s the defining technology of an era. But just how artificial intelligence (AI) will end up shaping our future remains a controversial question.Business[#item_full_content]
