Scott Wiener on his fight to make Big Tech disclose AI’s dangers
The California lawmaker is on his second attempt to pass a first-in-the-nation AI safety bill. This time, it might work.
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How Google’s dev tools manager makes AI coding work
Google PM Ryan Salva is responsible for tools like Gemini CLI, giving him a front-row seat to the ways AI tools are changing software development.
Google Photos users on Android can now edit their photos by talking to or texting the AI
The feature is designed to make it easier to edit photos without having to understand which editing tools to use or where they can be found in the app.
Dedicated mobile apps for vibe coding have so far failed to gain traction
An analysis of mobile apps offering vibe coding tools shows few have found traction.
Mercor’s Brendan Foody breaks down AI’s impact on hiring at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
On the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, Mercor co-founder and CEO Brendan Foody will break down how artificial intelligence is transforming not just how we work, but also who gets to work in the first place.
Former Spotify execs launch AI-powered ‘learning platform’ for the ‘curiously minded’
The creators of Oboe know what everyone’s thinking about AI. “Is AI going to make us all stupid?” the company asks in a recent ad. “Are we going to forget how to think for ourselves?” Oboe’s founders think the answer to both of those questions is no, and their startup is meant to prove it. […]
Alloy is bringing data management to the robotics industry
Australia-based Alloy thinks it can help robotics firms with their data problem: The startup is building data infrastructure to help companies process and organize all the data their robots collect.
Vinod Khosla on AI, moonshots, and building enduring startups — all at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Vinod Khosla, founder of Khosla Ventures, takes the Disrupt Stage for a candid fireside chat on AI, climate, healthcare, and transformational startups. Hear blunt, big-picture advice from one of tech’s most legendary investors, and learn what founders truly need to succeed in turbulent times.
Meta launches super PAC to fight AI regulation as state policies mount
Meta is investing ‘tens of millions’ into a new pro-AI super PAC called the American Technology Excellence Project to fight state-level tech policy that would regulate AI.
Former NotebookLM devs’ new app, Huxe, taps audio to help you with news and research
Three devs who worked on NotebookLM are now building an app called Huxe, which can help users dive deep into topics by generating a “podcast” with multiple AI hosts.