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Startup Epoch Biodesign uses enzymes to break plastic waste down into monomers, the chemical building blocks that can be used to make new plastic. https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/24/lululemon-bets-epoch-biodesign-can-eat-its-shorts-literally/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky has passed away at the age of 43 after a battle with cancer.  https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/23/leonid-radvinsky-the-owner-of-onlyfans-has-passed-away/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

@TechCrunch If my corp's existence were built on a house of cards I might not admit it's a problem either.

@TechCrunch "The company said customers whose devices require calibration may experience delays starting their vehicles."Well that's a fine way to say you bricked their cars

AI chatbots have been linked to suicides for years. Now one lawyer says they are showing up in mass casualty cases too, and the technology is moving faster than the safeguards. https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/13/lawyer-behind-ai-psychosis-cases-warns-of-mass-casualty-risks/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

@TechCrunch@mstdn.social “Imagine your professor sharpening your essay, your sales leader reshaping a customer pitch, a thoughtful critic challenging your arguments, or a leading expert elevating your proposal,” he wrote. “For experts, this is a chance to build that same ubiquitous bond with users, much like Grammarly has.”But the "service" provides none of that. It's, at best, window-dressing posing as real people.Why the fuck is the primary business-model of "AI first" companies ultimately scam-based?

The Pentagon has officially designated Anthropic a supply-chain risk after the two failed to agree on how much control the military should have over its AI models, including its use in autonomous weapons and mass domestic surveillance. As Anthropic’s $200 million contract fell apart, the DoD turned to OpenAI instead, which accepted and then watched ChatGPT uninstalls surge 295%. As the stakes keep rising, the question remains: how much unrestricted […] https://techcrunch.com/video/anthropics-pentagon-deal-is-a-cautionary-tale-for-startups-chasing-federal-contracts/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

Security researchers say exploits used by governments to hack into Apple iPhones have been found used by cybercriminals. They warned of an emerging market for "second hand" exploits. https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/03/a-suite-of-government-hacking-tools-targeting-iphones-is-now-being-used-by-cybercriminals/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

This would mark the first time Apple competes with cheaper hardware like the Chromebook. https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/03/apple-macbook-neo-a-low-cost-colorful-laptop-could-launch-this-week/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

Google Chrome will begin shipping new releases every two weeks in September, instead of monthly. https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/03/amid-new-competition-chrome-speeds-up-its-release-schedule/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

As OpenAI transitions from a wildly successful consumer startup into a piece of national security infrastructure, the company seems unequipped to manage its new responsibilities. https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/02/openai-anthropic-department-of-defense-war-hegseth-ai-companies-work-with-us-government/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon