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TechCrunch May 13, 2026 at 14:00 Startups Rising Hot

WhatsApp adds an incognito mode in Meta AI chats

Meta said these incognito conversations are not saved, and messages will disappear by default once you close the chat.

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May 13, 2026 at 14:00 TechCrunch

WhatsApp adds an incognito mode in Meta AI chats

Meta said these incognito conversations are not saved, and messages will disappear by default once you close the chat.

May 12, 2026 at 20:58 Hacker News

Meta employees protest against mouse tracking tech at US offices

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May 12, 2026 at 16:34 TechCrunch

Threads tests a Meta AI integration that works similarly to Grok

The feature is designed to help people get real-time context about trends and breaking stories, as well as receive recommendations, all w...

May 11, 2026 at 15:50 Hacker News

How are we going to get out of Meta? (Or social media in general)

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May 9, 2026 at 18:33 Hacker News

Meta's embrace of AI is making its employees miserable

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May 7, 2026 at 20:20 TechCrunch

OpenAI introduces new ‘Trusted Contact’ safeguard for cases of possible self-harm

The company is expanding its efforts to protect ChatGPT users in cases where conversations may turn to self-harm.

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Ransomware hackers claim breach at Foxconn, a major electronics manufacturer for Apple, Google, and Nvidia

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Ransomware hackers claim breach at Foxconn, a major electronics manufacturer for Apple, Google, and Nvidia

A ransomware group has claimed responsibility for hacking the electronics manufacturing giant Foxconn, and is attempting to extort the company.

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