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Silicon Valley is falling in line with Trump's attempt to rename AI
President Donald Trump has been pushing to rebrand artificial intelligence as 'super intelligence,' and while the general public has largely not adopted the term, some of Silicon Valley's most influential figures are beginning to fall in line with the rebranding effort. The shift reflects a broader alignment between the tech industry's elite and the current administration's messaging around AI.
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Can the AI industry persuade data center opponents by getting rid of NDAs?
The AI industry is facing pushback from communities opposing data center construction, with moratoriums becoming an increasing obstacle. A debate on Equity explores whether dropping NDAs and improving transparency could help the industry better communicate with and win over local opponents.
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These execs think voice AI hasn't reached its ChatGPT moment yet
Industry executives believe voice AI has yet to have its breakout 'ChatGPT moment,' citing persistent weaknesses in the technology's context layer that cause failures across the pipeline. Until these gaps are addressed, voice AI is unlikely to achieve mainstream adoption on the scale of text-based AI tools.
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Learning to use local AI is exciting, overwhelming, and frustrating
A writer at The Verge documents their journey into running powerful AI models locally on a Mac Studio, motivated by privacy concerns about sharing personal data with cloud services. The experience proves to be a mixed bag — exciting in its potential but also overwhelming and frustrating for newcomers to local AI.
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Will the HomeView be Apple's first smart home success?
Reports suggest Apple's long-rumored smart home product now has a name — the HomeView — and a launch date. The device represents Apple's latest attempt to establish a meaningful foothold in the competitive smart home market.
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48 hours to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 — hear directly from the people building what's next
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is less than 48 hours away, set to take place at Moscone West in San Francisco. Attendees can still save up to $100 on passes before door prices kick in, with additional discounts available on second passes.
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