No, DeepSeek isn’t uncensored if you run it locally
DeepSeek's model is censored at both the application and training layers, a Wired investigation shows.
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DeepSeek: The countries and agencies that have banned the AI company’s tech
DeepSeek, the Chinese AI company, is raising the ire of regulators around the world. DeepSeek’s viral AI models and chatbot apps have been banned by a growing number of countries and government bodies, which have expressed concerns over... -
Journalist targeted on WhatsApp by Paragon spyware: ‘I feel violated’
An Italian investigative journalist said he was the target of a spyware attack disclosed by WhatsApp. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. -
Trump says new US sovereign wealth fund could purchase TikTok
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday to create a U.S. sovereign wealth fund and suggested that it could be used to purchase TikTok. The fund is expected to be created in the next 12 months by the U.S. Treasury and Commerce... -
What is Bluesky? Everything to know about the X competitor
Is the grass greener on the other side? We’re not sure, but the sky is most certainly bluer. It’s been two years since Elon Musk purchased Twitter, now X, leading people to set up shop on alternative platforms. Mastodon, Post, Pebble (two of... -
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Secure your ticket at this year’s lowest rates
Missed the 2-for-1 deal for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025? No problem! Super Early Bird prices are still available, with savings of up to $1,130 on individual tickets and up to 30% on group passes. These savings are only good until the end of this month.... -
Hot Tub, the first native iPhone porn app, arrives in EU
A native pornography app for iOS is coming to the EU via the approved alternative app store AltStore PAL, made possible by Europe’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). On Monday, the AltStore announced the launch of Hot Tub, an aggregator that offers iOS... -
Ontario cancels $68 million Starlink contract in protest at US tariffs
Doug Ford, the premier of Ontario, one of Canada’s most populous provinces, announced on X that the province’s government would be “ripping up” its $68 million ($100 million CAD) contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service... -
What PowerSchool won’t say about its data breach affecting millions of students
The hack has the potential to be one of the biggest of the year, but the edtech giant is refusing to answer important questions © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. -
OpenAI’s new trademark application hints at humanoid robots, smart jewelry, and more
Last Friday, AI startup OpenAI filed a new application to trademark products associated with its brand — “OpenAI” — with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Normally, this wouldn’t be newsworthy. Companies file for trademarks all... -
The Beatles won a Grammy last night, thanks to AI
The Beatles’ AI-assisted track “Now and Then” won the Grammy for Best Rock Performance on Sunday night, marking the first time that a song of its kind has taken home the award. No, Paul McCartney did not use AI to create some creepy LennonGPT... -
Hero’s all-in-one, AI productivity app takes on Google’s Calendar and others
People often use multiple apps for notes, schedule management, and to-dos. But why not combine them all in one app? That’s the ethos behind Hero, an all-in-one productivity app with an AI assistant (of course!). The iOS app was developed by former... -
Riot raises $30 million for its cybersecurity product suite focused on employees
French startup Riot has raised a $30 million Series B round after reaching $10 million in annual revenue in 2024. Originally focused on educating employees about cybersecurity risks, the company now wants to go one step further and nudge employees so... -
Samsung chief Jay Y. Lee cleared of all charges in 2015 merger case
A Seoul appeals court on Monday upheld the acquittal of Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Jay Y. Lee in accounting fraud and stock manipulation in a case related to a controversial 2015 merger of two Samsung affiliates, Cheil Industries and... -
Tana snaps up $25M as its AI-powered knowledge graph for work racks up a 160K+ waitlist
An app that helps people and teams in the working world simplify their to-do lists — ideally by organizing and doing some of the work for them — has remained one of the unsolved goals in business technology. Leaning into AI, on top of battle... -
India expands Aadhaar authentication for businesses, raising privacy concerns
India has expanded its Aadhaar authentication service to let businesses such as those in e-commerce, hospitality, and healthcare use the biometrics of individuals to authenticate their identity. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal... -
DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng receives a hero’s welcome back home
DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng is being hailed as a hero in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong, where he grew up and reportedly returned for the Lunar New Year, joined by bodyguards. Wenfeng — who, at 40, is already a billionaire due to his... -
OpenAI unveils a new ChatGPT agent for ‘deep research’
OpenAI is announcing a new AI “agent” designed to help people conduct in-depth, complex research using ChatGPT, the company’s AI-powered chatbot platform. Appropriately enough, it’s called deep research. OpenAI said in a blog post published... -
Dub: The copy trading app that has teens talking
Social media changed everything, from news consumption to shopping. Now, Dub thinks it can do the same for investing through an influencer-driven marketplace where users can follow the trades of top investors with a few taps. Think of it as TikTok... -
Apple reportedly launching a new event invite feature code-named Confetti
Apple will be giving iCloud users a new way to invite people to parties, meetings, and other events, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The company has code-named the service Confetti, and it could launch as early as this week, Gurman says....
