A survey by Georgetown University reveals how President Trump has controlled information and upended the norms of White House reporting.
World, co-founded by OpenAI's Sam Altman, secured $52.5 million through a WLD crypto token sale to strategic investors like Pantera Capital. The funds will support the World Foundation's network expansion for its 'proof of human' verification system, despite past scaling challenges.
West Virginia's Ascend program offers remote workers $12,000 and outdoor recreation access to relocate, successfully attracting over 700 participants and contributing an estimated $750 million to the state's economy, despite challenges like population decline and the rise of hybrid work schedules.
TechCrunch Startup Battlefield, in partnership with Stripe, is bringing its pitch competition to Sydney, Australia, on August 19. Eight early-stage Australian startups will compete for prizes, including $15,000 in Stripe credits and an automatic entry to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.
Mobileye founder and CEO Amnon Shashua will step down from his leadership role after nearly three decades, as the company expands into robotaxis and humanoid robots. He will remain CEO until a replacement is hired, following a regulatory filing.
Patreon CEO Jack Conte announced a 20% workforce reduction, affecting 93 employees, due to market changes and the tech industry's transformation by AI. Conte clarified AI isn't replacing staff but impacts operations, while also detailing severance packages and a recent partnership to block AI scraping.
Tesla's robotaxi program, despite CEO Elon Musk's positive framing, faces challenges including flat mileage, shrinking vehicle numbers, and ongoing safety questions. Analysts express concern over slow growth and potential regulatory hurdles, contrasting with Tesla's camera-only autonomy claims.
