Stop worrying about an AI apocalypse: Surfshark’s engineer says extinction fears are just a ‘marketing move’
Stop worrying about an AI apocalypse: Surfshark’s engineer says extinction fears are just a ‘marketing move’

Surfshark’s Lead System Engineer, Karolis Kaciulis, argues that instead of fearing a sci-fi apocalypse, we need to tackle the very real problems generative AI is already causing right now.

“We must not sleepwalk”: Microsoft’s AI chief takes on Anthropic’s Claude
“We must not sleepwalk”: Microsoft’s AI chief takes on Anthropic’s Claude

“Whatever you believe, we must not sleepwalk our way into a decision we later come to bitterly regret.” That is how Mustafa Suleyman, chief executive of Microsoft AI, frames his warning to Anthropic. He published the essay, “A warning about ‘model welf…

NASA Astronaut Reid Wiseman to Join NFL Fans in Baltimore
NASA Astronaut Reid Wiseman to Join NFL Fans in Baltimore

As part of NASA’s new Inspiration Tour, Reid Wiseman, NASA astronaut and commander of the agency’s Artemis II mission, will highlight America’s strengths in space exploration and aeronautics innovation at the Baltimore Ravens vs. New Orleans Saints game in Baltimore on Sunday, Sept. 20. A Baltimore native, Wiseman is a 27-year Navy veteran and NASA […]

Why the Best AI Doesn’t Replace People — It Gives Them Their Day Back

After spending time inside university admissions offices, I learned that the real bottlenecks often live in the workflows surrounding existing platforms.

The Average Manager Salary at This Fast Food Chain Is $200,000

The average fast-food manager doesn’t stick around. But In-N-Out’s have stayed for 15 years, and now the reason is pretty clear.

Meet a mouse whose brain cortex is made up of human cells

Multiple cameras tracked a mouse as it wandered around a small arena. A computer charted its position and speed, leaving Pong-like traces on a monitor.  The reason to watch this rodent so carefully? Nearly half its brain volume had been replaced with human cells. The effort to mix the brain tissues of distant species is…

On this day in space! Sept. 16, 1949: A US launch of a V-2 rocket explodes, killing its monkey passenger Albert III
On this day in space! Sept. 16, 1949: A US launch of a V-2 rocket explodes, killing its monkey passenger Albert III

On Sept. 16, 1949, the U.S. launched a V-2 rocket with a monkey named Albert III on board. Here’s how it happened and why it mattered.

Robots are waiting for a ChatGPT moment: Nvidia’s Les Karpas explains why at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

The robotics industry is still waiting for their breakthrough into day-to-day life. Nvidia’s Les Karpas has an answer as to why at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register before September 25 to save up to $200 on your pass.

Tesla’s new ‘Accordion’ Supercharger could speed up its slow buildout
Tesla’s new ‘Accordion’ Supercharger could speed up its slow buildout

Tesla deployed its first “Accordion” Supercharger, a pre-assembled charging unit that ships 16 stalls on a single truck and installs 20% cheaper than a conventional site.

Tesla’s charging team says the goal is now to pre-assemble every Supercharger …