[ad_1] Google says it has removed Gemma from its AI Studio after a U.S. senator accused the AI model of fabricating accusations of sexual misconduct against her. In a letter to Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Senator Marsha Blackburn — a Republican from Tennessee — said that when Gemma was asked, …

[ad_1] Will Smith’s parents, Caroline Bright and Willard Carroll Smith Sr., nurtured his confidence, curiosity, and discipline through their strong emphasis on learning and high standards. Alongside his siblings Pam, Harry, and Ellen, Will learned teamwork and resilience that later translated into his career success. Will and his mother attending …

[ad_1] Alphabet’s X moonshot factory is shifting how it brings ambitious technology projects to market, increasingly spinning them out as independent companies rather than keeping them within the Alphabet corporate structure, X’s head honcho, Astro Teller, revealed at TechCrunch Disrupt this past week. The strategy hinges on a dedicated venture …

[ad_1] Investors in most Asian markets tracked Wall Street’s tech-fuelled gains. Photo: Mohd RASFAN / AFPSource: AFP Most stocks rose in Asian trade Monday after a busy last week, with optimism supported by another AI-led tech rally on Wall Street. Investors returned from the weekend in relatively good spirits after …

[ad_1] Kevin Rose has a visceral rule for evaluating AI hardware investments: “If you feel like you should punch someone in the face for wearing it, you probably shouldn’t invest in it.” It’s a typically candid assessment from the veteran investor, and one born from watching the current wave of …

[ad_1] Two Super Eagles stars lost their managers on Sunday, November 2, 2025, after English clubs sacked them English sides Southampton and Wolverhampton Wanderers fired their managers after a run of poor results The decisions also affected two other uncapped Nigerian players playing for the EFL Championship side Four Nigerian …

[ad_1] The Trump administration has begun taking direct equity stakes in American companies, not as temporary crisis measures, as in 2008, but as permanent fixtures of industrial policy. The moves raise interesting questions, including what happens when the White House appears on your cap table. At TechCrunch Disrupt in San …

[ad_1] Nigerian lawyer Okoi Obono-Obla faults Donald Trump’s claim of “Christian genocide” in Nigeria, describing it as hypocritical and misleading Obono-Obla says the U.S. must fix its own church shootings before interfering in Nigeria’s affairs Another lawyer, Leonard Anyogo, calls for diplomacy and cooperation, urging Nigeria to engage the U.S. …

[ad_1] Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! We’re mixing things up a bit this week to focus on what was said on, …

[ad_1] Former Napoli and Udinese manager Giovanni Galeone has died at 84, following a brief hospital stay in Udine Galeone mentored Massimiliano Allegri and Gian Piero Gasperini, two of Italy’s most successful modern coaches Tributes have been pouring in from the football community after the news of Galeone’s death was …

[ad_1] OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently said that the company is doing “well more” than $13 billion in annual revenue — and he sounded a little testy when pressed on how it will pay for its massive spending commitments. His comments came up during a joint interview on the Bg2 …

[ad_1] US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says America is preparing for possible action over alleged killings of Christians in Nigeria President Donald Trump warns that the US may suspend aid or take direct military steps if the violence continues The threat has raised concerns over growing diplomatic tension between …

[ad_1] Lidar-maker Luminar is warning shareholders that it will run out of cash in early 2026 and has announced a 25% cut to its workforce to help staunch the bleeding — its second layoff of the year — according to a Friday regulatory filing. It’s not immediately clear how many …

[ad_1] Nigeria produces a high percentage of Africa’s adult content, with the country’s southern region being the hub Legit.ng’s investigation into the controversial activities of Nigerian porn partakers has uncovered that drug use, degradation, abuse, among other vices, are rampant This work, by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf, is the result of …

[ad_1] Apple CEO Tim Cook signaled to investors the company is still open to acquisitions and partnerships to move things forward on the AI front. The comments were made this week during the company’s Q4 2025 earnings call. The exec also offered a brief update about Apple’s next-generation, AI-powered Siri, …