Worth, a company focused on helping fintechs, banks, and enterprises underwrite small and medium-sized businesses more easily, has raised $20 million in a seed funding round, the startup tells TechCrunch exclusively. It’s…
Tech Crunch – FTC says Americans lost $12.5B to scams last year — social media, AI and crypto didn’t help
You’re not the only one getting voicemails about your car’s extended warranty. According to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), about 2.6 million people submitted reports on falling victim to fraud in…
Tech Crunch – TikTok now lets parents see their teen’s follower/following list, block access during certain hours
TikTok announced on Tuesday that it’s rolling out new features to protect teens on its app. The social network is giving parents the ability to block their teen from using TikTok during…
Tech Crunch – Trump nominates Sean Plankey as new CISA director
Plankey, if approved by the Senate, will serve as CISA’s third director. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – EU AI Act: Latest draft Code for AI model makers tiptoes towards gentler guidance for Big AI
Ahead of a May deadline to lock in guidance for providers of general purpose AI (GPAI) models on complying with provisions of the EU AI Act that apply to Big AI, a…
KTSM News – Bags fly free no more: Southwest Airlines to end free checked luggage policy
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Southwest Airlines will no longer allow bags to fly free. The airline announced Tuesday it will begin charging some customers who check luggage in May. The airline will continue…
Texas Monthly – This Small-Town Kolache Family Wants to Become a Dynasty
Last fall, I returned to my hometown of La Grange for the ultimate small-town experience: watch a high school football game, ride the Ferris wheel with my crush at the county fair,…
Tech Crunch – Learn what VCs want to see from founders at TechCrunch Sessions: AI
It’s no secret that AI has eaten the lion’s share of funding over the past couple of years, with investments into the sector surging 62% to $110 billion in 2024 alone, while…
Tech Crunch – Musk’s Starlink to launch in India through Airtel
Airtel has tied up with SpaceX to launch Starlink in India. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Junction, an API to link health wearables with labs, raises $18M
Medical devices, wearables — we are all familiar with them. But are they linked in any way to the healthcare system and the databases that are supposed to keep us healthy? The…