New California law will penalize influencers who don't disclose political ads
The new legislation adds teeth to disclosure requirements for online influencers who are paid to post about politics.
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TechCrunch Mobility: How Do We Know When an AV Is Safe Enough?
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Founders Bet on Offline Connection as Loneliness Becomes a Global Health Priority
Brynn Putnam and Tristan Walker have already done something that most founders only dream about: created companies so compelling that bigger outfits bought them.
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Google's Gemini Is the Latest AI Model to Hack Other Companies
Google said Gemini had "acted appropriately" by ending each hack immediately.
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: current ticket pricing window ends in 7 days
The current ticket pricing window ends Sept. 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Join 10,000+ founders, investors, and tech leaders now and save up to $200.
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Flock reportedly tries to shrink workforce with employee buyouts
Without buyouts, Flock would "almost certainly" need to lay off staff.
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