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Google Search Profiles Now Available At 10,000 Followers

Google lowers Search profile eligibility to 10,000 followers for U.S. websites and creators, with new account tools and updated article displays.

MIT, Anthropic & OpenAI Sent The Same Warning, Get Your Evidence House In Order Now

Three AI warnings landed in five days. Nicholas Carr described the pattern in 2008, and it changes how you plan next quarter.

Beyond Content Parity: Building A Validated Content Workflow For AI Search

Build a validated content workflow for AI search by identifying decision gaps, acquiring original knowledge, and proving claims before publishing.

Ex-Googler Jeff Dean Explains Design Choices Behind Gemini

Ex-Googler Jeff Dean shares insights from Gemini's development and the approach he uses to discover promising new ideas.

Social & Advertising

Meta adds simplified third-party AI support to WhatsApp

The update will help brands set up their preferred agent profiles and responses without requiring in-depth coding knowledge.

LinkedIn offers tips on company targeting via Campaign Manager

LinkedIn's Companies Hub provides insights into how business representatives have engaged with a business's organic posts and paid advertising.

Threads adds more podcast promotion features

Creators can now post their logos and info on their profiles and users can save their favorite episodes within the app.

Snap launches AR Specs

The glasses, which cost nearly $2,200, arrive as questions linger regarding consumer enthusiasm for the product.

Future of TV Briefing: Every major streaming subscription price increase since 2019

This week’s Future of TV Briefing features charts breaking down every monthly subscription price change since 2019 across ad-free and ad-supported tiers for nine major…

Perplexity is betting big on creators

Social networks poured money into TV advertising even though their whole existence was anathema to it. AI platforms are doing the same with creators now, chasing them…

‘It’s hard to be a $7 billion company’: The investment banker’s diagnosis for ad tech’s public woes

Public ad tech is disappearing and an investment banker just explained why. According to Josh Wepman, managing director of technology investment banking at Houlihan…

IAB Creator Upfront: Why a half-built infrastructure is holding back CFO buy-in

The Interactive Advertising Bureau’s (IAB) first Creatorfronts in New York City yesterday offered a rare, concentrated look at what’s still stopping big brands from…

How Reuters’ dynamic paywall is boosting subscriptions and ads

“It’s basically like magic. Overnight, the dollars start to flow.” That’s how Phil Andraos, gm for digital at Reuters, described the dynamic paywall Reuters launched…

AI & Automation

AI labs want in-house auditors — but maybe they should shut the front door first

There may be a simpler and more effective fix for rogue agents, hiding in plain sight.

Your AI agents can now control your Google Home devices

Google is launching early access to a new MCP server for Google Home, allowing AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and others to control connected devices, review camera…

Anthropic merges Claude chat and Cowork in one interface

Anthropic is initially releasing these features to Pro and Max plan subscribers.

Robots are waiting for a ChatGPT moment: Nvidia’s Les Karpas explains why at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

The robotics industry is still waiting for their breakthrough into day-to-day life. Nvidia's Les Karpas has an answer as to why at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register…

Threads’ new features let podcasters promote shows and reach listeners

Threads is rolling out new tools for podcasters, including profile cards, episode links, transcripts, guest tags, posting reminders, and audience insights, as Meta looks…

Next wave of VCs judging Startup Battlefield 200 contenders at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 revealed

Meet the next five top-tier investors judging the Startup Battlefield 200 contenders live at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register before September 25 to save up to $200 and…

3 days left to exhibit: Get your brand in front of VCs and high-value leads at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Last day to book your exhibit table at Disrupt is September 18. Three days left. Get your startup in front of 10,000+ founders, investors, operators, and tech leaders on…

SK Hynix reportedly in talks with Intel to build memory chips in US

SK Hynix told TechCrunch the company hasn't finalized any plans or arrangements yet.

Former Infosys chief’s AI startup nabs another $53M

The Palo Alto startup says it has landed multiple seven-figure enterprise contracts within months of launch.

Amazon launches Alexa+ in India with Hindi support

Amazon is letting all customers use Alexa+ assistant in early access period.

We don’t need AI regulation — leave safety to us, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says

AI isn't some new form of "alien mind," according to Jensen Huang. It's just hardware and software, so safety can be engineered by each AI product maker.