TikTok rolls out AI-powered Smart Keyword Filters to limit content you don’t want to see TikTok is rolling out AI-powered Smart Keyword Filters to allow people to limit content they don’t want to see on their For You page, the company announced on Tuesday. While TikTok already allows users to use keyword filters to restrict specific content from appearing in their feeds, the new Smart Keyword filters will use AI […]

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TikTok rolls out AI-powered Smart Keyword Filters to limit content you don't want to see | TechCrunch

While TikTok already allows users to use keyword filters to restrict specific content from appearing in their feeds, the new Smart Keyword Filters ...

Wispr Flow releases iOS app in a bid to make dictation feel effortless A startup called Wispr Flow feels it can outdo the bigwigs with its dictation tech that supports more than 100 languages.

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Wispr Flow releases iOS app in a bid to make dictation feel effortless | TechCrunch

A startup called Wispr Flow feels it can outdo the bigwigs with its dictation tech that supports more than 100 languages.

Watch Apple’s WWDC 2025 keynote right here Apple will host its WWDC developer conference for 2025 from June 9 to June 13.

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Apple is expected to unveil changes to its operating systems iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS at its Worldwide Developers Conference.

TikTok launches ‘TikTok for Artists,’ a new music insights platform TikTok announced on Tuesday that it’s officially launching TikTok for Artists, a new music insights platform that is designed to help artists build their careers. The official launch comes two months after TikTok was spotted testing the platform in select countries. The tool is built to help artists and their teams better connect with fans, […]

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TikTok launches 'TikTok for Artists,' a new music insights platform | TechCrunch

TikTok is officially launching TikTok for Artists, a new music insights platform that is designed to help artists build their careers.

Irish fintech NomuPay lands $40M at a $290M valuation from SoftBank As global trade evolves, there’s an increasing demand for diverse cross-border payment options. That’s why an Irish-based fintech startup called NomuPay has raised $40 million in a Series C round from SB Payment Service (SBPS), a subsidiary of Japanese telco giant SoftBank Corp, at a valuation of $290 million. NomuPay makes it easier for merchants […]

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Irish fintech Nomupay lands $40M at a $290M valuation from SoftBank | TechCrunch

Nomupay makes it easier for merchants to process cross-border payments across the fragmented payment system in Asia, as well as for merchants and t...

Chime, last valued at $25B, aims for $11B in upcoming IPO Chime, whose pending IPO is expected to be one of 2025’s blockbuster hits, issued a share price range on Monday of $24 to $26. That’s an up-to-$11.2-billion market cap. At the mid-range, the company will raise $800 million for itself and a handful of investors, including European VC powerhouse Cathay Innovation, who plan to sell […]

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Chime, last valued at $25B, aims for $11B in upcoming IPO | TechCrunch

There's at least one strong indication that Chime insiders think this will be a blockbuster IPO, despite a modest price range.

Vanta bug exposed customers’ data to other customers The compliance company said the customer data exposure was caused by a product change.

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Vanta bug exposed customers' data to other customers | TechCrunch

The compliance company said the customer data exposure was caused by a product change.

How AI chatbots keep you chatting Millions of people are now using ChatGPT as a therapist, career advisor, fitness coach, or sometimes just a friend to vent to. In 2025, it’s not uncommon to hear about people spilling intimate details of their lives into an AI chatbot’s prompt bar, but also relying on the advice it gives back. Humans are starting […]

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How AI chatbots keep you chatting | TechCrunch

As AI chatbots grow into large-scale businesses, companies may use engagement optimization techniques even at the expense of user well-being.

Elon Musk tries to stick to spaceships Elon Musk’s interview with CBS Sunday Morning seemed to get off to an awkward start, as reporter David Pogue asked the SpaceX CEO about his thoughts on his ally Donald Trump’s policies, including growing restrictions on international students. “I think we want to stick to the subject of the day, which is, like, spaceships, as […]

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Elon Musk tries to stick to spaceships | TechCrunch

Elon Musk’s interview with CBS Sunday Morning seemed to get off to an awkward start, as reporter David Pogue asked the SpaceX CEO about his thoug...

Week in Review: Perplexity Labs wants to do your work We've got a ton of stories for you this week, including a new AI-powered browser from Arc; not one but TWO hacks; Gemini email summaries; and much more.

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Week in Review: Perplexity Labs wants to do your work | TechCrunch

We've got a ton of stories for you this week, including a new AI-powered browser from Arc; not one but TWO hacks; Gemini email summaries; and ...

Startups Weekly: AMD acquisition and other moves to scale AI startups Welcome to Startups Weekly — your weekly recap of everything you can’t miss from the world of startups.

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Startups Weekly: AMD acquisition and other moves to scale AI startups | TechCrunch

Welcome to Startups Weekly — your weekly recap of everything you can’t miss from the world of startups.

How a decade-old patent dispute could upend Uber’s business A little-known patent infringement lawsuit could have big implications for Uber — and potentially dozens of other companies. Carma Technology, a company formed in 2007 by serial entrepreneur and SOSV Ventures founder Sean O’Sullivan, filed a lawsuit earlier this year against Uber alleging the company infringed on five of its patents that are related to […]

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How a decade-old patent dispute could upend Uber's business | TechCrunch

Carma Technology has sued Uber for alleged patent infringement, a dispute that has been brewing for nearly a decade.

TechCrunch Sessions: AI Trivia Countdown — Ready to test your AI knowledge? As we count down the final days to TechCrunch Sessions: AI on June 5 at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall, we’re offering one last chance to score a special deal. We’ve launched the TC Sessions: AI Trivia Countdown — your shot to show off your AI knowledge and win big. Just answer a few short AI-specific […]

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Play the TechCrunch Sessions: AI Trivia Countdown challenge for a chance to win two tickets for the price of one. Last day to play is June 4.

YouTube will soon let viewers use Google Lens to search what they see while watching Shorts YouTube announced on Thursday that it’s bringing Google Lens to YouTube Shorts in the coming weeks. With this integration, viewers will soon be able to use Google Lens to search what they see while watching Shorts. For example, if you’re watching a Short filmed in a location that you’re interested in visiting, you can select […]

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YouTube will soon let viewers use Google Lens to search what they see while watching Shorts | TechCrunch

YouTube announced on Thursday that it's bringing Google Lens to YouTube Shorts in the coming weeks.

DeepSeek’s distilled new R1 AI model can run on a single GPU DeepSeek’s updated R1 reasoning AI model might be getting the bulk of the AI community’s attention this week. But the Chinese AI lab also released a smaller, “distilled” version of its new R1, DeepSeek-R1-0528-Qwen3-8B, that DeepSeek claims beats comparably-sized models on certain benchmarks. The smaller updated R1, which was built using the Qwen3-8B model Alibaba […]

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DeepSeek's distilled new R1 AI model can run on a single GPU | TechCrunch

DeepSeek's distilled new R1 AI model can run on a single GPU, putting it within reach of hobbyists.

US government sanctions tech company involved in cyber scams The Treasury said FUNNULL was involved in providing infrastructure for pig butchering crypto scams.

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US government sanctions tech company involved in cyber scams | TechCrunch

The Treasury said Funnull was involved in providing infrastructure for pig butchering crypto scams.

DeepSeek’s updated R1 AI model is more censored, test finds Chinese AI startup DeepSeek’s newest AI model, an updated version of the company’s R1 reasoning model, achieves impressive scores on benchmarks for coding, math, and general knowledge, nearly surpassing OpenAI’s flagship o3. But the upgraded R1, also known as “R1-0528,” might also be less willing to answer contentious questions, in particular questions about topics the […]

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DeepSeek's updated R1 AI model is more censored, test finds | TechCrunch

DeepSeek's updated R1 AI model is more censored than the AI lab's previously releases, one test found — in particular when it comes to ...

Meet LoveJack, the dating app designed for users to find love using just five words As Kevin Malone from “The Office” once said, “Why waste time say lot word when few word do trick?”  For Julia LeStage and Lisa Le, the creators of a new dating app called LoveJack, finding love online doesn’t have to feel like filling out a mountain of paperwork. Sometimes, all you need are a few […]

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Meet LoveJack, the dating app designed for users to find love using just five words | TechCrunch

As Kevin Malone from “The Office” once said, "Why waste time say lot word when few word do trick?" For Julia LeStage and Lisa Le, the creators...

Buildots raises $45M to help companies track construction progress In the construction industry, managers can easily become disconnected from what’s happening on-site. Among the many tasks to juggle are staying apprised of costs, communicating with all stakeholders, and assessing risk related to aspects like contractor billing and performance. Buildots wants to change all of that through AI and computer vision. Founded in 2018 by […]

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Buildots raises $45M to help companies track construction progress | TechCrunch

Buildots, a startup developing an AI-powered construction management platform, has raised $45 million in a Series D round led by Qumra Capital with...

Karat Financial is bringing business banking to creators Karat Financial, the company known for its credit cards for creators, is launching a creator-focused business banking product. Powered by digital bank Grasshopper, Karat’s banking product is a natural extension of its credit card offering with Visa. “Six years in, the problem we’re solving is still the same,” co-founder and co-CEO Eric Wei told TechCrunch. […]

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Karat Financial is bringing business banking to creators | TechCrunch

Karat Financial, the company known for its credit cards for creators, is launching a creator-focused business banking product.