Austin Russell, who became a billionaire after his lidar startup Luminar went public, appears to be out as CEO, according to the company’s board. Luminar’s board announced Wednesday — the same day of its first-quarter earnings report — it had replaced Russell and appointed Paul Ricci to the role. Ricci is the former chairman and CEO of Nuance. The press...

We’re excited to announce a big surprise for the AI community — TechCrunch Sessions: AI is getting a limited-time discount to broaden the number of people who can attend and learn from some of the brightest minds in the industry. For just $292, you can get a general admission ticket — plus a 50% discount on a second — to...

Hungry to learn more about Anthropic, directly from Anthropic? You aren’t alone if so, which is why we’re so delighted to announce that Anthropic co-founder and Chief Science Officer Jared Kaplan is joining the main stage at TechCrunch Sessions: AI on June 5 at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall. And TechCrunch Sessions: AI is right around the corner! To celebrate the...

Jakub Pachocki has been OpenAI’s chief scientist since 2024.Credit: OpenAIOpenAI is best known for ChatGPT — the free-to-use, large language model-based chatbot that became a household name after its debut in 2022. The firm, in San Francisco, California, has since released a string of cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including ‘reasoning’ models that use step-by-step ‘thought’ processes to specialize in...

Laura Blasey and Max MatzaBBC NewsWatch: Qatar's luxury gift jet is "a nice gesture", says Donald TrumpUS President Donald Trump has defended the White House plan to receive a luxury jumbo jet from Qatar to be used as America's Air Force One presidential plane."They're giving us a gift," Trump told reporters at the White House on Monday, adding that he...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- On Monday, May 12, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it is ending legal protections for Afghans who have been living in the U.S. with potential deportation in 2 months. The decision to end the the Temporary Protection Status (TPS) for Afghans, will go into effect July 12, and according to DHS, almost 12,000...

Price cuts surge across the housing market as inventory bounces back in a big way. The “healthier” housing market is starting to show, and the “gap” between buyers and sellers is shrinking. Zillow’s Orphe Divounguy is back to give a sneak peek at their latest housing market data, which shows encouraging signs for buyers, agents, lenders, and anyone who wants...

(RNS) — When I heard the new Holy Father had taken the name Leo XIV, following Pope Leo XIII, who reigned as the Industrial Revolution was fundamentally altering 19th-century Western society, I wondered: Is he signaling that his pontificate will address ways technology is changing our culture? Cardinal Chomalí, who had dinner with the pope soon after his election, said...

It gets old hearing “thanks for reading,” but it means more now than ever. If you’ve been paying attention, you’ve probably noticed that Google search results aren’t what they used to be. The same handful of big players dominate the top, and often, the content doesn’t even match what you were looking for. The world of independent publishing is disappearing...

Dec 21, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) is defended by Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee (23) in the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images The Cleveland Browns are signing veteran safety Damontae Kazee, multiple outlets reported Monday. Terms were not reported. Kazee, 31, adds depth to a safety room...