The open source Model Context Protocol was just updated — here’s why it’s a big deal
An updated version of the MCP spec introduced key upgrades to make AI agents more secure, capable and interoperable.Read More
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OpenAI’s viral Studio Ghibli moment highlights AI copyright concerns
It’s only been a day since ChatGPT’s new AI image generator went live, and social media feeds are already flooded with AI-generated memes in the style of Studio Ghibli, the cult-favorite Japanese animation studio behind blockbuster films such as “My Neighbor Totoro” and “Spirited Away.” In the last 24 hours, we’ve seen AI-generated images representing…
PE jumps on Japan’s HR tech boom
More: Why private equity firms are investing in HR tech in Japan and Aspire launches a program to aid early-stage startups.
YouTube is changing how it calculates views for Shorts
YouTube Shorts has introduced a change that brings analytics for its bite-sized video option into closer parity with rival services TikTok and Instagram. The video platform will remove the minimum play time requirement it previously had for a user watching a clip to count as a view. Beginning March 31, a "view" will be added…
Trump says he will impose a 25 percent tariff on imported vehicles
During a briefing on Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced plans to put a 25 percent tariff on cars and trucks imported into the US. Trump said the taxes would go into effect on April 2nd — the same time he’s expected to introduce a round of reciprocal tariffs, according to The New York Times. The…
SingularityNET and Star Atlas partner to combine Web3 games and AI Agents
SingularityNET, a founding member of the Artificial Superintelligence (ASI) Alliance, has partnered with ATMTA, the developer of Star Atlas, the Web3 space exploration online game. The partnership explores the possibility of integrating advanced Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) into one of the top Web3 gaming ecosystems. The companies said the union has the potential to take…
Advance Auto Parts is opening 30 new stores in 2025 despite Trump tariff threats
The move comes just months after the automotive parts retailer announced it was closing more than 700 locations in a strategic optimization plan. Despite swirling economic uncertainty—and tariffs that could hit the auto parts industry particularly hard—one large auto parts retailer is gearing up for expansion. Advance Auto Parts is going to open 30 new…
Fintech Mercury lands $300M in Sequoia-led Series C, doubles valuation to $3.5B
Digital banking startup Mercury has raised $300 million in primary and secondary funding at a $3.5 billion post-money valuation, the company confirmed to TechCrunch on Wednesday. The valuation is more than double the startup’s valuation when it last raised capital – a $120 million Series B round in 2021 that valued the company at $1.62…
IPhone 16 to be available in Indonesia from Apr. 11
The iPhone 16 series will include the iPhone 16e, a new entry-level model for budget-conscious users.