Tracking the 2024-2025 Tech Industry Layoffs via Crunchbase
Over 95,000 U.S. tech workers were laid off in 2024, with job cuts continuing into 2025. Crunchbase News provides an ongoing tracker of the latest layoffs at tech companies.
Trump Reveals Comprehensive AI Action Plan to Integrate AI Across Sectors
The Trump administration unveiled a comprehensive AI Action Plan to accelerate innovation, reduce regulations, and expand AI integration across industries and government sectors. It emphasizes objective AI, deregulation, workforce retraining, and global leadership to ensure the US leads in AI development and security.
Trump Administration's AI Strategy Focuses on Minimizing Regulation and Addressing Bias
The Trump administration's AI policy blueprint advocates for limited regulatory intervention, allowing Big Tech companies considerable freedom to grow while aiming to tackle issues of bias in artificial intelligence systems.
WBAL Baltimore to Launch New Evening Newscast and Reshuffle Meteorologist Team
WBAL Baltimore announces a new evening newscast and appoints a new morning meteorologist amid staffing changes.
Uber Introduces Women-Only Driver and Passenger Option in Select US Cities
Uber will launch a women-only driver and passenger feature in the US, initially rolling out in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Detroit. This move focuses on increasing safety and comfort for female users of the service.
The Challenges of Traditional Venture Capital in Deep Tech and Potential Solutions
Traditional venture capital models fall short in supporting Europe's deep tech sector, which requires long-term investments. Europe, despite strong research, is hindered by short-term financial goals, limiting commercialization and competitiveness compared to the US and Asia. Advancing key technologies like AI and quantum computing is crucial for Europe's deep tech success.
Democrats Push to Reinstate FTC's Click-to-Cancel Rule Amid Legal Challenges
Democrats are actively working to restore the FTC's click-to-cancel rule, which requires subscription services to offer easy cancellation. Efforts include new legislation and direct appeals to the FTC chair following a court block.
Apple Launches Official Online Store in Saudi Arabia, Plans Physical Outlets by 2026
Apple has launched its online store in Saudi Arabia with Arabic support and plans physical stores in 2026. This reflects growing tech investment in the region despite human rights issues, aligning with Saudi Arabia's tech sector expansion.
Netflix and Apple Retreat from Premium Mobile Gaming
Netflix and Apple initially supported premium mobile games through their subscription services, offering an alternative to free-to-play models. However, both companies are now reducing their focus on these indie games, leading to a shrinking platform for high-quality mobile gaming.
Amazon Acquires Bee, an AI-Powered Wearable for Personal Assistance
Amazon acquires Bee, a startup with an AI-powered wearable that listens to conversations and provides personalized insights. The device transcribes conversations, accesses personal data with permission, and helps with reminders and summaries. Amazon reassures strong privacy protections as it integrates Bee's technology.
Cyreia Sandlin to Depart Milwaukee Station After Three Years
After three years at the Milwaukee station, Cyreia Sandlin is leaving and has teased future plans to be revealed soon.
Good Morning America Tops Morning News Ratings for Week of July 14
During the week of July 14, ABC News' Good Morning America was the top morning news show in total viewers, with Today also showing a strong rebound in viewership and demographic ratings.
June 2025 Media Distribution Report: YouTube Continues to Grow, Netflix Surges with New Content
The June 2025 media distribution report highlights YouTube's ongoing growth and Netflix's major audience boost this summer, fueled by new releases and increased viewership from children during the school break.
Jon Stewart Criticizes CBS for Cancelling The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
Jon Stewart dedicated much of his monologue to criticizing CBS's decision to cancel The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, voicing strong disapproval and reflecting on the implications of the show's end.
Mid-2025 Startup Landscape: 8 Key Charts Highlight Global Funding, M&A, and AI Trends
This report presents a detailed examination of startup activity in the middle of 2025, using nine charts from Crunchbase News' venture data. It highlights a robust increase in global funding and mergers & acquisitions, fueled by sustained interest in artificial intelligence trends.
Anthropic CEO Confirms Shift Towards Gulf State Investments
Anthropic's CEO, Dario Amodei, in a leaked internal note, reflects on the complexity of running a company based on strict ethical principles and confirms the firm's move to invest in Gulf States, highlighting a pragmatic approach to business growth.
Tesla’s Retro Diner and Supercharger in LA Opens After Long Delay
Tesla has opened a retro-themed diner combined with a Supercharger station in Los Angeles, serving comfort food with entertainment while charging cars. Elon Musk envisions more of these venues in major cities and long routes if successful, merging nostalgia with Tesla’s innovation.
Faraday Future Unveils the FX Super One Amidst Ongoing Challenges
Faraday Future, known for delays and limited sales, has launched the FX Super One to reinvigorate its EV lineup and drive sales in the US, following minimal sales of its FF 91 model.
Commerce Secretary's Sons' Investment Bank Bets Against Trump's Tariffs
Cantor Fitzgerald's subsidiary, run by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's sons, is offering clients a chance to bet against the success of President Trump's tariff policies in legal proceedings.
ChatGPT Users Send Over 2.5 Billion Daily Requests, Challenging Google's Search Dominance
ChatGPT processes over 2.5 billion prompts daily, showing rapid user growth and positioning itself as a major competitor to Google’s search engine. OpenAI is also developing new AI tools and an AI-powered browser to expand its ecosystem.