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AI tools are touted as capable helpers that can easily help you research, code, summarize, write and bring you knowledge of any kind. But sometimes simple questions befuddle them. Google’s AI Overviews, for example, is confused what year it is.Several users reported over the past few days that when they asked Google what year it is, AI Overviews said the current year is 2024. This reporter got the same answer on Thursday morning when Google was asked if it’s 2025 right now. Image Credits: TechCrunch Google finally fixed the bug late on Thursday. When asked why this happened, Google didn’t…

Misfits Market, the online platform that delivers imperfect groceries to help minimize waste, announced the acquisition of household restocking service The Rounds on Friday. As a result of the deal, Misfits Market plans to take on over 250 items from The Rounds’ inventory. This allows the company to diversify into additional categories, such as household items, including cleaning supplies and paper products.  In a bid to transition The Rounds customers to Misfits Market, the company is offering a $30 credit, along with a complimentary one-year subscription to its new Misfits+ membership, which includes exclusive weekly deals and free shipping. The…

Bitcoin 2025 brought together thousands of investors, builders, and believers for a showcase of crypto’s next chapter.MacKenzie SigalosLAS VEGAS — At the world’s largest bitcoin conference this week on the Vegas Strip, the most consequential story wasn’t about bitcoin.Stablecoins, the dollar-pegged digital tokens now driving a full-scale financial and political shift in Washington, stole the show.The momentum behind stablecoin legislation and crypto market reform is accelerating — and it’s attracting a new kind of donor, investor, and voter. That shift took center stage at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas.Vice President JD Vance became the first sitting U.S. vice president to…

It appears the Trump administration has imposed new export controls on chip design software as it seeks to further undermine China’s ability to make and use advanced AI chips. Siemens EDA, Cadence Design Systems, and Synopsys all confirmed that they have received notices from the U.S. Commerce Department about new export controls on electronic automation design (EDA) software to China. EDA tools are primarily used to aid with the design and validation of semiconductor manufacturing and testing, as well as for monitoring performance and quality. They are used by chip foundries, chipmakers, networking hardware companies, the automotive industry, and many…

Hester Peirce, commissioner of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), speaks during the DC Blockchain Summit in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, May 24, 2022.Valerie Plesch | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS — Now that the SEC is out of the business of regulating meme coins, investors shouldn’t expect any guidance on $TRUMP, according to Hester Peirce, one of the agency’s veteran commissioners.The SEC said in February that it does not deem most meme coins securities under U.S. federal law. That took the crypto tokens out of its purview just weeks after President Donald Trump launched his own meme coin…

Elon Musk reportedly increased his drug use during the 2024 presidential campaign in which he donated around $270 million to help elect Donald Trump, according to sources who spoke to The New York Times. The Times reports that over the course of last year, his drug consumption went beyond recreational use. He reportedly carried a medication box with 20 pills, which included Adderall. Sources told the outlet that his use of ketamine was so rampant that it affected his bladder. Musk’s use of drugs like ketamine, psychedelic mushrooms, and ecstasy is well-documented and reportedly a source of concern for board…

June 5 is almost here — bringing real, unfiltered AI conversations… and higher ticket prices. Lock in your savings now. Register now to save $300 on your TechCrunch Sessions: AI pass — and get 50% off for your +1. Don’t wait for rates to spike when event doors open. Join us at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall — the one-day epicenter for next-gen AI insights, big questions, and actionable ideas from the builders, thinkers, and investors shaping the future. Image Credits:TechCrunch What’s on the agenda? A few highlights: The Frontier of AI: Fireside with Anthropic’s Jared Kaplan From Seed to Series…

Exhibit tables for TechCrunch All Stage — happening July 15 in Boston — are almost gone. If your product can help founders scale or if your innovation can supercharge startups, this is your moment to shine. Here’s the deal: The deadline to book is June 6, but we’re almost sold out. That last 6’ table could go any second — don’t let your competitor grab it first. Secure your table and get more exhibiting info here. What exhibiting does for you brand Showcase your solutions to a high-impact audience of decision-makers Cement your status as a go-to name in startup…

As we count down the final days to TechCrunch Sessions: AI on June 5 at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall, we’re offering one last chance to score a special deal. We’ve launched the TC Sessions: AI Trivia Countdown — your shot to show off your AI knowledge and win big. Just answer a few short AI-specific trivia questions for a chance to win two tickets for the price of one low rate. Act fast — the trivia closes on June 4. TC Sessions: AI Trivia Countdown If you’ve got a knack for random AI industry facts like, “Which AI technology powers…

We’re thrilled by the overwhelming response to our call for speakers at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, taking place October 27-29 at Moscone West in San Francisco. After a careful selection process, we’ve narrowed it down to 20 impressive finalists — 10 breakout sessions and 10 roundtables. Now it’s your turn to help shape the agenda. Audience Choice voting is open until 11:59 p.m. PT tonight. This is your final opportunity to weigh in — vote for your favorite sessions and help decide which will take the stage. You can vote for as many sessions as you’d like — just one vote…