Security bug allows anyone to spoof Microsoft employee emails
A researcher has found a bug that allows anyone to impersonate Microsoft corporate email accounts, making phishing attempts look credible and more likely to trick their targets. As of this writing, the bug has not been patched. To demonstrate the bug, the researcher sent an email to TechCrunch that looked
Read moreUnit and Loop lay off staff and Brex ditches co-CEO model
Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech! This week, we’re looking at layoffs at BaaS startup Unit and car insurance company Loop, as well as Brex’s decision to abandon its co-CEO model, Apple killing its Pay Later feature, and more! To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important fintech stories delivered
Read moreMeet Seen, a new app for friends to record reactions to TikToks and other content
We all know the feeling when we send a funny TikTok video, anticipating a response from a friend, only to receive a basic laughing emoji or, worse, no reaction at all. Seen aims to solve this with its new social app, where friends record a live video reaction to content
Read moreFormer Snap engineer launches Butterflies, a social network where AIs and humans coexist
Butterflies wants to let users create AI personas that then take on their own lives and coexist with others. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreGenspark is the latest attempt at an AI-powered search engine
Genspark taps generative AI to write custom summaries in response to search queries. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreHow to Protect Children Online: 9 Tips for Parents & Teachers
South Africa’s youth and young adults are now navigating a new digital landscape that exposes them to predators, offensive content, and cyberbullying as they spend time online at home, school, and leisure. This increased access to technology has brought about a host of risks and challenges for young people. Parents,
Read moreApple Developer Academy adds AI training for students and alumni
Apple is continuing its AI push, this time with its education offering. The company announced on Tuesday that it will train all Apple Developer Academy students and mentors on the fundamental of AI. Apple Developer Academy alumni can also take part in the training. Starting this fall, students will learn
Read moreIntelligent Assistants: Bridging Bots and Humans
In a world saturated with scripted chats and automated responses, Intelligent Assistants (IAs) emerge as the crucial bridge between digital bots and their human users. Helm, a force in the AI space, is leading the charge with a unique approach that prioritises the harmonious blend of human intelligence and artificial
Read moreUK national accused of hacking dozens of US companies arrested in Spain
TechCrunch has learned that the arrested hacker is the alleged leader of the group that masterminded the Twilio hacks in 2022. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreDecagon claims its customers service bots are smarter than average
Decagon is a generative AI platform that automates various aspects of customer support channels. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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