Best Ai Ready Data Scraping Podcasts (2025)

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Joby Aviation to buy Blade Air Mobility’s ride-share business, also Mastercard denies pressuring game platforms 5:27

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Joby is buying the Blade brand and the company's passenger business, which includes operations in the United States and Europe, for as much as $125 million. In other news, Mastercard seemingly denied playing a role in a recent marketplace crackdown on games with adult content, while Valve says the pressure was indirect. Learn more about your ad cho…

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North Korean spies posing as remote workers have infiltrated hundreds of companies 4:16

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North Korean IT workers are increasingly using generative AI to draft resumes and "deepfake" their appearances to make money for North Korea's sanctioned nuclear weapons program. Also, Apple is reportedly working to create a lightweight competitor to ChatGPT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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A top designer was banned from Dribbble. Now he’s building his own competitor. 7:45

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Dribbble is enforcing its terms of service that lets it take a cut of designers' work, and kicking out those who don't comply. One top designer has had enough, and is building his own startup instead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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DeepMind revealed Genie 3 and SonicWall urges customers to disable SSLVPN 8:25

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Google DeepMind has revealed Genie 3, its latest foundation world model that the AI lab says presents a crucial stepping stone on the path to artificial general intelligence, or human-like intelligence. Also, enterprise security company SonicWall is urging its customers to disable a core feature of its most recent line-up of firewall devices after …

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Google rolls out Gemini Deep Think AI, a reasoning model that tests multiple ideas in parallel 4:37

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Google released its first publicly available "multi-agent" AI system, which uses more computational resources, but produces better answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Apple plans to ‘significantly’ grow AI investments and is open to M&A 3:40

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Apple is open to M&A to accelerate its AI strategy, and says it's made seven acquisitions this year so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Space Force bets on commercial entrants in $4B satcom contest; also Adobe adds new AI-powered image editing features to Photoshop 5:45

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The Space Force is leveraging commercial competition for the next phase of its PTS program. Also, Adobe is adding an improved background removal tool to Photoshop using AI, so the app doesn't leave weird artifacts in your images. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Spotify hints at a more chatty voice AI interface in the future, plus YouTube age estimation tech and TikTok parental controls 10:03

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Spotify says AI will allow for "much more interactive" consumer experiences in its app. Also, YouTube is introducing age detection technology to identify teens on the platform in the U.S. and apply protections, and TikTok is bringing new parental controls to Family Pairing, its feature that allows parents to link their accounts with their teen's ac…

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Elon Musk’s Boring Company to build Tesla tunnels under Nashville and Jack Dorsey’s Bluetooth messaging app Bitchat now on App Store 6:59

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Construction could start fast -- but that speed has edangered Boring Company workers in the past. Also, Jack Dorsey's Bitchat is now available on the App Store, but security researchers have questioned the app's privacy claims. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Golden Dome may not be the golden ticket Silicon Valley is hoping for 6:11

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Golden Dome, the White House's next-gen missile defense system, is a huge opportunity for startups that can successfully collaborate with incumbents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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U.K. starts enforcing online age check rules, DOGE has built an AI tool to slash federal regulations, and Itch.io cracks down on adult games 6:31

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A U.K. law requiring that pornography websites verify the age of their users took last week. Also, the Department of Government Efficiency has presented plans to use a new AI tool to eliminate half of the federal government’s regulatory mandates by the first anniversary of President Donald Trump’s return to office, according to The Washington Post;…

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India bans streaming apps you’ve never heard of — but millions watch 6:00

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India has ordered the blocking of 25 streaming services — many with millions of viewers and even paying subscribers — for allegedly promoting "obscene" content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Amid increased momentum for defense, the NATO Innovation Fund refreshes its investment team, and Google is testing a vibe-coding app called Opal 7:51

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The NATO Innovation Fund is entering a new chapter, marked by the arrival of two new partners and the departure of its penultimate founding team partner. Also, Google is testing a new vibe-coding tool called Opal, available in the U.S. through Google Labs, that lets users quickly spin up web apps with just a few prompts. Learn more about your ad ch…

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Tesla is behind on its pledge to build 5,000 Optimus bots this year, Apple broadens App Store’s age rating system, and Meta will stop selling political ads in the EU 5:59

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Tesla is behind on its goal to produce at least 5,000 Optimus humanoid robots by the end of 2025. Also, Apple has expanded its age rating system to include 13+, 16+, and 18+ ratings, in addition to the existing ratings for younger users; and in response to the European Union's incoming regulation of political advertising, Meta said on Friday that i…

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Scraping for Awareness: How Smart Companies Turn Public Data Into Strategic Advantage 7:59

10d ago7:59

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In this episode of the Datamam Podcast, we explore how companies use web scraping to move beyond dashboards and build real-time market awareness. From detecting competitor moves and monitoring inventory shifts to uncovering regulatory changes and unauthorized sellers, scraping has become a strategic sensor system. We dive into use cases across CPG,…

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A new AI coding challenge just published its first results – and they aren’t pretty 4:12

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A new AI coding challenge has revealed its first winner — and set a new bar for AI-powered software engineers. On Wednesday at 5pm PST, the nonprofit Laude Institute announced the first winner of the K Prize, a multi-round AI coding challenge launched by Databricks and Perplexity co-founder Andy Konwinski. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po…

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Trump’s ‘anti-woke AI’ order could reshape how US tech companies train their models 9:59

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When DeepSeek, Alibaba, and other Chinese firms released their AI models, Western researchers quickly noticed they sidestepped questions critical of the Chinese Communist Party. U.S. officials later confirmed that these tools are engineered to reflect Beijing’s talking points, raising concerns about censorship and bias. Learn more about your ad cho…

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Apple launches $19.99 monthly AppleCare One subscription, plus Snapchat's 'HomeSafe' feature 4:39

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Apple launches $19.99 monthly AppleCare One subscription with coverage for three devices Also, Snap Map's new "Home Safe" feature sends one-time alerts to friends, so you don't need to remember to message others that you're back safely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Proton’s new privacy-first AI assistant encrypts all chats ... plus NetZeroNitrogen wants bacteria to replace synthetic fertilizer 5:27

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Proton's new AI assistant Lumo promises to keep user data private with zero-access encryption, no logging, and an incognito mode. In other news, NetZeroNitrogen's bacteria approach has attracted investors and $6.6 million in seed funding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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21-year-old MIT dropouts raise $32M at $300M valuation led by Insight 5:07

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Karun Kaushik and Selin Kocalar weren’t planning to raise a Series A so soon. Their AI compliance startup, Delve, which announced a $3 million seed round in January, was growing fast and signing customers at a steady clip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Serial spyware founder Scott Zuckerman wants the FTC to unban him from the surveillance industry 4:39

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The spyware maker was banned from the surveillance industry in 2021, but was caught flouting the ban less than a year later. Now the founder wants the ban lifted altogether. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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A surveillance vendor was caught exploiting a new SS7 attack to track people’s phone locations 4:02

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The new SS7 bypass-attack tricks phone operators into disclosing a cell subscriber's location, in some cases down to a few hundred meters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Starbase injury rates outpace rivals as SpaceX chases its Mars moonshot 8:04

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SpaceX has been moving at breakneck pace, rapid progress comes at a cost. Worker injury rates at its Starbase facility are almost six times higher than the average, data reveals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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OpenAI launches a general purpose agent in ChatGPT 5:36

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OpenAI announced the launch of ChatGPT agent, which the company claims to be its most capable AI agent product yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Hadrian raises $260M to build out automated factories for space and defense parts 3:23

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Hadrian wants to revolutionize American manufacturing through automation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Uber partners with Nuro, invests $300M into Lucid to launch upscale robotaxi service 4:46

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Uber is investing hundreds of millions of dollars into Lucid and autonomous vehicle technology startup Nuro in a bid to launch its own robotaxi service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Google rolls out AI-powered business calling feature, brings Gemini 2.5 Pro to AI Mode 3:50

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The new business calling feature uses AI to call local businesses on your behalf, for information about availability and pricing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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A former OpenAI engineer describes what it’s really like to work there 4:35

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A senior engineer describes the thrill, chaos, and exhaustion of working at OpenAI this past year while launching its coding agent Codex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Chinese authorities are using a new tool to hack seized phones and extract data 4:35

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Researchers warned that Chinese residents, and visitors to China, should be aware of the tool's existence and the risks it poses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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ParadeDB takes on Elasticsearch as interest in Postgres explodes amid AI boom 5:01

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ParadeDB built a Postgres extension that facilitates full-text search and analytics on Postgres without the need to transfer data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Rivian taps Google to bring custom maps into its EVs and app 3:44

22d ago3:44

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Atmo will use its deep learning models to help Rainmaker identify clouds that have potential for seeding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Can an ‘ethical’ spyware maker justify providing its tech to ICE? 5:08

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Analysis: In calling itself an ethical spyware vendor, Paragon has opened itself up to scrutiny of its government customers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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AI coding tools may not speed up every developer, study shows 4:09

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Software engineer workflows have been transformed in recent years by an influx of AI coding tools, but However, a new study calls into question the extent to which today's AI coding tools enhance productivity for experienced developers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Diligent Robotics hires two notable Cruise alumni to its leadership team 4:03

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Diligent Robotics hired Cruise's former chief operating officer and former head of AI and robotics into c-suite positions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Medium’s CEO explains what it took to stop losing $2.6M monthly 4:54

24d ago4:54

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Medium CEO Tony Stubblebine announced on Friday that the publishing platform has remained profitable since August of last year, when it first achieved this milestone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Google brings its AI-powered marketing tools to India after ‘Google tax’ repeal 5:03

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Google has launched a suite of its AI-powered advertising tools in India, which debuted in the U.S. in May, as the repeal of the so-called “Google tax” has made the South Asian market more attractive to global tech firms selling online a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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LGND wants to make ChatGPT for the Earth 4:32

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LGND has raised $9 million to convert geographic data into vector embeddings to power AI models that understand the Earth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Mastodon’s latest update readies the app for Quote Posts, revamps design 5:34

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Mastodon, the open source, decentralized social network offering an alternative to Elon Musk’s X and Meta’s Threads, is rolling out a number of updates with Tuesday’s release of Mastodon 4.4. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Bookshop.org mocks Jeff Bezos wedding invite in anti-Prime Day promo, 7:40

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The independent online bookseller Bookshop.org took a swipe at Amazon to celebrate the start of Prime Day, Amazon’s annual sale (which, despite its name, is actually four days this year). Like many other retailers, Bookshop.org holds a sale to coincide with Amazon’s big event — it’s a way to lure away consumers. Also, Activision last week brought o…

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Grok is being antisemitic again and also the sky is blue 4:30

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Grok, the AI chatbot powered by Elon Musk's xAI company, is back with more antisemitic rants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Moonvalley’s ‘ethical’ AI video model for filmmakers is now publicly available 4:53

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Moonvalley's Marey AI video generation model is open to the public. The monthly subscription is available for $14.99, $34.99, or $149.99. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Frontier is helping Arbor build a “vegetarian rocket engine” to power data centers 4:36

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Arbor Energy's carbon-removing power plant is inspired by SpaceX's rocket engines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Ask not for whom the Louvre of Bluesky tolls, it tolls for thee ... plus TikTok's new app, Hidden AI prompts, and EU AI legislation 6:57

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It’s a sad weekend over at Bluesky, where one of the best accounts has disappeared — though we can still hope for its resurrection. Also, TikTok is developing a new version of its app for U.S. users ahead of an expected sale of the app to a group of investors, according to a new report from The Information; Academics may be leaning on a novel strat…

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AI is forcing the data industry to consolidate — but that’s not the whole story 7:42

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While AI may be the catalyst behind the recent wave of data company M&A, the market was ripe for consolidation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Google’s data center energy use doubled in 4 years 5:19

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Google has pledged to use only carbon-free sources of electricity to power its operations, a task made more challenging by its breakneck pace of data center growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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X is piloting a program that lets AI chatbots generate Community Notes 3:28

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The social platform X will pilot a feature that allows AI chatbots to generate Community Notes. Community Notes is a Twitter-era feature that Elon Musk has expanded under his ownership of the service, now called X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Figma moves closer to a blockbuster IPO that could raise $1.5B 4:10

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The financials are impressive and founder CEO Dylan Field already cashed out $20 million worth of shares last year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Congress just greenlit a NASA moon plan opposed by Musk and Isaacman 3:33

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Legacy aerospace giants scored a win Tuesday when the U.S. Senate passed President Trump’s budget reconciliation bill that earmarks billions more for NASA’s flagship Artemis program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Tesla sends driverless Model Y from factory to customer to promote its robotaxi tech 5:20

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The car traveled around 15 miles on highways, surface streets, and even a roundabout. But many questions remain about the stunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Cloudflare launches a marketplace that lets websites charge AI bots for scraping 5:51

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Cloudflare, a cloud infrastructure provider that serves 20% of the web, announced Tuesday the launch of a new marketplace that reimagines the relationship between website owners and AI companies — ideally giving publishers greater control over their content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…