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One man decided to take on Google Maps, 20 years later OpenStreetMap is still going strong | TechCrunch
From internet protocols and operating systems, to databases and cloud services, some technology is so omnipresent most people don’t even…
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Elon Musk's X Sued for $20 Million in Shares by Ex-Twitter Chairman
Former Twitter Chairman Omid Kordestani sued the social media company, claiming that billionaire owner Elon Musk is refusing to cash…
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The X exodus that wasn't | TechCrunch
Over on Threads, the talk of an X “exodus” is blowing up. Anecdotally, at least, people report seeing an influx…
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Substack now lets anyone publish posts, even if they don't have a newsletter | TechCrunch
Substack is opening up to more users with its recent announcement that anyone can now publish content on its platform…
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As unrest fueled by disinformation spreads, the UK may seek stronger power to regulate tech platforms | TechCrunch
The U.K. government has indicated it may seek stronger powers to regulate tech platforms following days of violent disorder across…
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Newly launched social network Maven loses its co-founders | TechCrunch
Just three months after Maven’s public launch, Kenneth Stanley — the former OpenAI researcher who co-founded the social media platform…
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UK's internet regulator warns social media platforms over risks of content inciting violence | TechCrunch
The U.K.’s internet regulator, Ofcom, has published an open letter to social media platforms raising concerns about the use of…
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Facebook creators have a new way to avoid 'jail' | TechCrunch
Facebook creators are being given a new option that will help them avoid jail — “Facebook jail,” that is —…
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Reddit CEO Teases AI Search Features and Paid Subreddits – Slashdot
Want to read Slashdot from your mobile device? Point it at m.slashdot.org and keep reading! Posted by msmash on Wednesday…
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Reddit to test AI-powered search result pages | TechCrunch
Reddit users will soon see AI-generated summaries at the top of search results. Reddit co-founder and CEO Steve Huffman told…
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