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OpenAI’s vision for the AI economy: public wealth funds, robot taxes, and a four-day workweek

Mon, 04/06/2026 - 08:55
OpenAI proposes taxes on AI profits, public wealth funds, and expanded safety nets to address job loss and inequality, blending redistribution with capitalism as policymakers debate AI’s economic impact.
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Startup Battlefield 200 applications open: a chance for VC access, TechCrunch coverage, and $100K

Mon, 04/06/2026 - 07:30
Nominate your startup, or one you know that deserves the spotlight, and finish the process by applying. Selected 200 have a chance at VC access, TechCrunch coverage, and $100K for Startup Battlefield 200. Applications close on May 27.
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How to use the new ChatGPT app integrations, including DoorDash, Spotify, Uber, and others

Mon, 04/06/2026 - 07:11
Learn how to use Spotify, Canva, Figma, Expedia, and other apps directly in ChatGPT.
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Ticket savings of up to $500 this week for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Mon, 04/06/2026 - 07:00
Starting today, you have 5 days to save nearly $500 on your ticket to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. This offer disappears Friday, April 10, at 11:59 p.m. PT. Register here to secure these low rates.
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Convicted spyware maker Bryan Fleming avoids jail at sentencing

Mon, 04/06/2026 - 06:03
The pcTattletale founder escapes a custodial sentence following the first successful prosecution of a spyware maker in the U.S. in over a decade.
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Spain’s Xoople raises $130 million Series B to map the Earth for AI

Mon, 04/06/2026 - 06:00
The company is also announcing a deal with L3Harris to build the sensors for Xoople's spacecraft.
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Xiaomi 17 Ultra pushes smartphone photography even further

Mon, 04/06/2026 - 00:00
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra gives you a ton of options to play around with images, including preset filters and hardware add-ons.
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Polymarket took down wagers tied to rescue of downed Air Force officer

Sun, 04/05/2026 - 12:36
A Democratic congressman had harsh criticism for Polymarket for allowing users to bet on the date the U.S. would confirm the rescue of Air Force service members shot down over Iran.
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Copilot is ‘for entertainment purposes only,’ according to Microsoft’s terms of use

Sun, 04/05/2026 - 11:51
AI skeptics aren’t the only ones warning users not to unthinkingly trust models’ outputs — that’s what the AI companies say themselves in their terms of service.
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The best apps to make new friends right now

Sun, 04/05/2026 - 11:01
We've compiled a list of friendship apps, from friend discovery platforms like BFF to event-focused ones like Timeleft.
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TechCrunch Mobility: ‘A stunning lack of transparency’

Sun, 04/05/2026 - 09:05
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. T
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