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Tesla brings back ‘Mad Max’ ‘Full Self-Driving’ mode that ignores speed limits

Tesla has brought back its ‘Mad Max’ mode for its ‘Full Self-Driving (Supervised) that ignores speed limits amid several regulatory investigations into Tesla’s system being dangerous. Between wrongful death lawsuits from customers and pressure from regulators, including the California DMV and NHTSA, one would think that Tesla would be more careful about its communications regarding… Continue reading Tesla brings back ‘Mad Max’ ‘Full Self-Driving’ mode that ignores speed limits

Tesla Chair says no one talking about people they are hiring, but can’t name any

Tesla’s Chairwoman Robyn Denholm complains that everyone is talking about the high-profile departures at the automaker, but no one is talking about the people they are hiring. Can she name one? Literally, name just one. At Electrek, we have been closely reporting on the talent exodus at Tesla. The issue has been ongoing for a… Continue reading Tesla Chair says no one talking about people they are hiring, but can’t name any

New York bans AI-enabled rent price fixing

It’s the first statewide ban on algorithms designed to drive up rent. It’s the first statewide ban on algorithms designed to drive up rent. by Elissa Welle Oct 16, 2025, 9:24 PM UTC Elissa Welle is a NYC-based AI reporter and is currently supported by the Tarbell Center for AI Journalism. She covers AI companies,… Continue reading New York bans AI-enabled rent price fixing

Goldman Sachs Says Gen Z Is Pretty Much Permanently Screwed

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images For any young job seekers struggling in today’s horrible labor market, experts working for one of the wealthiest companies in the world have a little tough love for you: you’re pretty much cooked, fam. In an analysis of recent economic trends in the US, Goldman Sachs… Continue reading Goldman Sachs Says Gen Z Is Pretty Much Permanently Screwed

People Are Using OpenAI’s Sora to Mock the Dead

Sora / Futurism It didn’t take long for OpenAI’s new text-to-video app, Sora 2, to devolve into a tasteless deluge of AI slop. Besides blatantly copyright-infringing videos of SpongeBob SquarePants cooking up blue crystals or entire episodes of South Park, users found that it’s never been easier to generate photorealistic AI slop videos puppeting the likenesses… Continue reading People Are Using OpenAI’s Sora to Mock the Dead

Judge orders immigration agents in Chicago to use body cams

The judge is responding to reports of ICE agents teargassing protesters and police officers without warning in Chicago. The judge is responding to reports of ICE agents teargassing protesters and police officers without warning in Chicago. by Terrence O’Brien Oct 16, 2025, 7:08 PM UTC Terrence O’Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He has over… Continue reading Judge orders immigration agents in Chicago to use body cams

How ByteDance Made China’s Most Popular AI Chatbot

When Chinese AI startup DeepSeek became a global sensation in January, it not only shocked Silicon Valley but also startled ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company. The Chinese tech giant had already launched Doubao, its own flagship AI assistant app with tens of millions of users. But when DeepSeek became the best-known Chinese AI company overnight, no… Continue reading How ByteDance Made China’s Most Popular AI Chatbot

The Best Gifts for Book Lovers (2025): From E-Readers to Boxed Sets

I love losing myself in a good book, and I’m not the only one. Finding great gifts for book lovers isn’t just about testing for the best e-reader (which we have!) or rounding up all the accessories worth adding to your Kindle (we’ve done that too), but rather it’s about setting up your favorite reader… Continue reading The Best Gifts for Book Lovers (2025): From E-Readers to Boxed Sets

Final 2 days to claim your exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 takes place October 27-29 in San Francisco’s Moscone West, and exhibit space is nearly full. With less than two days left to secure your table, now is the time to step in before a competitor takes your place. Showcase your brand to 10,000 founders, investors, media, and tech leaders on the hunt… Continue reading Final 2 days to claim your exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Last 48 hours to save before TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 flash sale ends

Tick tock! TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 hits San Francisco’s Moscone West on October 27–29 and this is your final chance to lock in major savings before doors open. Ticket prices increase after tomorrow, October 17 at 11:59 p.m. PT, so don’t wait. Save up to $624 on your pass right now, and if you’re coming with… Continue reading Last 48 hours to save before TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 flash sale ends