The biggest AI stories of the year (so far)

The AI industry is constantly churning out news, like major acquisitions, indie developer successes, public outcry, and existentially dangerous contract negotiations.

Salt Typhoon is hacking the world’s phone and internet giants. Here’s everywhere that’s been hit.

Salt Typhoon is by far one of the most prolific hacking groups in recent years, breaching some of the top American phone companies. Here are all the countries that have been targeted.

Users are ditching ChatGPT for Claude. Here’s how to make the switch

Following controversies surrounding ChatGPT, many users are ditching the AI chatbot for Claude instead. Here’s how to make the switch.

Let’s explore the best alternatives to Discord

With many users feeling uneasy about Discord’s new age verification requirement, here are some alternatives that could be worth exploring.

The billion-dollar infrastructure deals powering the AI boom

Here’s everything we know about the biggest AI infrastructure projects, including major spending from Meta, Oracle, Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI.

The OpenAI mafia: 18 startups founded by alumni

The OpenAI mafia: 15 of the most notable startups founded by alumni

Vietnam is looking to restrict social media for kids; here are the growing number of other countries doing the same

Australia was the first country to issue a ban in late 2025, aiming to reduce the pressures and risks that young users may face on social media, including cyberbullying, social media addiction, and exposure to predators.

YouTubers aren’t relying on ad revenue anymore — here’s how some are diversifying

YouTubers are no longer just creators, and in some cases, their side businesses are growing faster than their channels.

Hacked, leaked, exposed: Why you should never use stalkerware apps

According to TechCrunch’s ongoing tally, including the most recent data spill involving uMobix, there have been at least 27 stalkerware companies since 2017 that are known to have been hacked, or leaked customer and victims’ data online.