Day: February 2, 2026

AI layoffs or ‘AI-washing’? How many of the companies with recent layoffs are just using AI as an excuse? Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/01/ai-layoffs-or-ai-washing/

Why Tether’s CEO is everywhere right now For years, Tether’s CEO avoided the United States, watching from offshore as regulators circled and prosecutors investigated. Those days are over. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/01/why-tethers-ceo-is-everywhere-right-now/

Amazon’s ‘Melania’ documentary makes $7M on opening weekend While the documentary is exceeding box office expectations, it’s unlikely to make a profit in theaters. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/01/amazons-melania-documentary-makes-7m-on-opening-weekend/

Indonesia ‘conditionally’ lifts ban on Grok Indonesia has followed Malaysia and the Philippines in lifting a ban on xAI’s chatbot Grok. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/01/indonesia-conditionally-lifts-ban-on-grok/

TechCrunch Mobility: The great Tesla rebranding Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/01/techcrunch-mobility-the-great-tesla-rebranding/