Sam Altman would like remind you that humans use a lot of energy, too
“It also takes a lot of energy to train a human.”
Microsoft’s new gaming CEO vows not to flood the ecosystem with ‘endless AI slop’
Is Microsoft’s gaming division doubling down on AI?
Google VP warns that two types of AI startups may not survive
As generative AI evolves, a Google VP warns that LLM wrappers and AI aggregators face mounting pressure, with shrinking margins and limited differentiation threatening their long-term viability.
OpenAI debated calling police about suspected Canadian shooter’s chats
Jesse Van Rootselaar’s descriptions of gun violence were flagged by tools that monitor ChatGPT for misuse.
7 days until ticket prices rise for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Lowest ticket prices to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 end February 27. Up to $680 off individual passes and up to 30% off group passes. Register before they go up to join 10,000 founders, tech operators, and VCs.
Hitchcock Mayor arrested after sweeping gambling investigation targets City Hall operations
A massive illegal gambling crackdown in Hitchcock, Texas, has resulted in 33 arrests, the seizure of hundreds of gaming machines, and the arrest of the city’s sitting mayor after investigators uncovered what
India’s Sarvam launches Indus AI chat app as competition heats up
Sarvam’s Indus chat app is currently available in beta.
The creator economy’s ad revenue problem and India’s AI ambitions
The creator economy is evolving fast, and ad revenue alone isn’t cutting it anymore. YouTubers are launching product lines, acquiring startups, and building actual business empires. In fact, MrBeast’s company bought
Remember HQ? ‘Quiz Daddy’ Scott Rogowsky is back with TextSavvy, a daily mobile game show
The former HQ host Scott Rogowsky is back with TextSavvy, a live mobile game show that he’s building on his own terms.
Anthropic-funded group backs candidate attacked by rival AI super PAC
Dueling pro-AI PACs have centered around backing or targeting one New York congressional bid: Alex Bores, whose RAISE Act requires AI developers to disclose safety protocols and report serious system misuse.