Tech & AI
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The AI Coding Addiction: Why Developers Are Refusing to Work Without It
Developers are increasingly refusing to work without AI, but new research suggests this reliance is creating a long-term maintenance crisis. We look at why the productivity gains might be an illusion.
Your Last Chance to Secure a Speaking Slot at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
The deadline to apply for a speaking slot at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is tonight at 11:59 p.m. PT. Don't miss your chance to present at this year's event in San Francisco.
SpaceX Secures $6.45B in Space Force Deals Ahead of Massive IPO
SpaceX has secured $6.45 billion in new Space Force contracts just weeks before its expected IPO. The deals underscore the company's massive reliance on government revenue.
KC Green Settles With AI Startup Over 'This is Fine' Ad Dispute
Artist KC Green has settled with AI startup Artisan after the company used his 'This is fine' meme in unauthorized ads. The ads are being pulled, ending a brief but intense public dispute.
GitHub Copilot’s Token-Based Pivot Sparks Developer Backlash
GitHub is moving Copilot to a token-based billing model, causing costs to skyrocket for some. Developers are furious. Here is why the math matters.
Inside the 'Steroid Olympics': Why Silicon Valley is Obsessed with Peptides
Silicon Valley has moved beyond cold plunges and fasting. The new obsession is peptides, and the tech elite are betting big on the future of human optimization.
Black Founders See Funding Surge, But Three Deals Tell the Real Story
Black-founded startups have raised $643 million this year, nearly matching 2025 totals. However, the concentration of capital in just three deals reveals a persistent, systemic divide.
Inside the Billion-Dollar Hustle of the 'Steroid Olympics'
The Enhanced Games are betting $1.2 billion that the future of sports involves medical oversight and performance-enhancing drugs. It's a high-stakes gamble backed by Silicon Valley.
Erin Brockovich Is Mapping the Hidden Footprint of Data Centers
Erin Brockovich is crowdsourcing a map of U.S. data centers to expose a pattern of local secrecy. She received nearly 4,000 reports in one month regarding lack of transparency.
The 'AI Psychosis' Debate: Why Tech CEOs Are Losing Their Grip
Box CEO Aaron Levie warns that tech leaders are suffering from 'AI psychosis.' It’s a sign that the industry's obsession with AI is alienating the users who matter most.
Apple’s New Siri App Signals a Pivot to Generative AI
Apple is preparing a massive AI overhaul for the iPhone, including a new Siri app designed to challenge ChatGPT. The update will leverage the Dynamic Island and local processing to bring generative AI to 2.5 billion users.
Decoding the AI Lexicon: A Practical Guide to the Terms That Matter
AI is inventing a new language, and it's easy to feel left behind. We break down the essential terms you need to know to understand the future of the industry.