Roblox releases its open-source model that can create 3D objects using AI
Roblox announced Monday that it’s launching the first iteration of its 3D model, dubbed “Cube,” to allow creators to create 3D objects using
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Gaming
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Roblox
Government & Policy
Security
UK’s internet watchdog puts storage and file-sharing services on watch over CSAM
As duties under the U.K.’s Online Safety Act (OSA) related to tackling illegal content came into force Monday, the internet watchdog, Ofcom, said
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Apps
Biotech & Health
Travis Kalanick wants to do a lot more than develop more ghost kitchens
Last week, at the Abundance Summit in Los Angeles, billionaire entrepreneur Travis Kalanick gave attendees a rare glimpse into his vision for the
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Department of Government Efficiency
Government & Policy
Privacy
Security
U.S. Treasury
DOGE staffer violated Treasury rules by emailing unencrypted personal data
A staffer working for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) broke Treasury policies by sending an email containing unencrypted personal information, according to
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APIs
Climate
Construction Industry
construction tech
electrification
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Palmetto
Palmetto wants software developers to electrify America using its AI building models
For someone who wants solar panels, the question is often: “How many?” And for a heat pump, it’s “how big?” Answering those questions
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TC
TC Sessions: AI
TechCrunch Sessions: AI
Vote for the session you want to see at TechCrunch Sessions: AI
We’ve been blown away by the overwhelming response to speak at TechCrunch Sessions: AI on June 5 in Zellerbach Hall at UC Berkeley.
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Social
Bluesky users debate plans around user data and AI training
Social network Bluesky recently published a proposal on GitHub outlining new options it could give users to indicate whether they want their posts
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augmented reality
Hardware
Snap
Snap expands Spectacles capabilities with GPS and hand-tracking features
It’s only been around six months since Snap released the fifth generation of Spectacles, its AR glasses for developers, and the company is
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Alexa
Amazon
Amazon Echo
Hardware
Amazon’s Echo will send all voice recordings to the cloud, starting March 28
Amazon Echo users will no longer have the option to process their Alexa requests locally, which means all of their voice recordings will
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Week in Review
Week in Review: SXSW week comes to a close
Welcome back to Week in Review! I’m Karyne Levy, TechCrunch’s deputy managing editor, and I’ll be writing this newsletter from here on out.