Google pays $30M to settle lawsuit over children’s YouTube data
Google has agreed to pay $30M to settle a lawsuit over children’s data collection, though the company denies wrongdoing.
Meta is shaking up its AI org, again
On Friday, The Information reported that Meta was preparing to tear down its existing AI org and reorganize it into four new groups. Four days later, the change has been made official with an internal memo.
Discover how developer tools are shifting fast with Lauri Moore and David Cramer at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
From no-code to AI-assisted dev environments, “vibe coding” is changing how early-stage startups build — and who they need to hire. The once-standard idea of landing a “10x engineer” as your first critical hire is
Appeals court says NLRB structure unconstitutional, in a win for SpaceX
SpaceX scored a win in a decision from the Fifth Circuit over the labor board’s structure.
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.
Databricks CEO says fresh $1B will help him attack a new AI database market
The round, which pushes Databricks’ valuation to $100B, was co-led by Insight Partners and Thrive. CEO Ali Ghodsi says he’s found an enormous untapped AI agent market to spend the funds.
Meta rolls out AI-powered translations to creators globally, starting with English and Spanish
The new feature, which is available in any market where Meta AI is available, allows creators to translate content into other languages for a broader audience.
TechCrunch Mobility: Ford’s big bet
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.
Aalo Atomics raises $100M to build a microreactor and data center together
Nuclear startup Aalo Atomics plans to turn on its first power plant, the 50-megawatt Aalo-X, in the summer of 2026. It’s an aggressive timeline that bucks nuclear industry trends.
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.