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{embed_html} The brief existence of the Fiskers’ foundation is another example of how the boom of electric vehicle startups in the 2020s helped fuel a rush of wide-eyed optimism. Source

{embed_html} Decentralized social network Mastodon says it cannot comply with age verification laws, like in Mississippi and elsewhere, and says it’s up to individual server owners to decide. Source

{embed_html} After a bombshell report on Meta allowing its AI chatbots to have sensual chats with minors, the company is updating its policies. Source

{embed_html} A spyware vendor was behind a recent campaign that abused a vulnerability in WhatsApp to deliver an exploit capable of hacking into iPhones and Macs. Source

{embed_html} The company’s lawyers blame the driver (who settled with the victims separately) for the crash, and the plaintiffs’ lawyers for “overwhelming” the jury with “irrelevant evidence.” Source

{embed_html} The agreement creates a model for drivers to be able to organize for increased pay, job protections, and other benefits. In exchange, California regulators say they’ll support legislation to reduce expensive insurance coverage mandates that ride-hailing companies have to pay. Source

{embed_html} The new capabilities bring TikTok’s messaging experience more in line with that of other popular social apps and services. Source

{embed_html} TechCrunch Disrupt isn’t just about showcasing the startups of tomorrow — it’s also about surfacing the boldest ideas shaping technology today. Source

{embed_html} Two months after making a $14.3B investment in Scale AI, Meta is relying heavily on its competitors to train next generation AI models. Source

{embed_html} Projectors have come a long way and this portable one from Lumi offers impressive features, like Google TV and an obstacle avoidance function. Source