Bill Gates says the future of AI will happen in 2 phases and lead to 'an era of abundance'
On "Meet the Press," Bill Gates said humanity is entering the messy first phase of AI, but the second one could bring an "era of abundance."
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Anthropic’s Dario Amodei gets the SNL treatment
"AI is the devil and I its maker."
Here are the 4 big things we're watching in the stock market in the week ahead
Both sides of the Fed's dual mandate are in focus. Plus, Micron reports and Eli Lilly delivers updates on its obesity pipeline.
TechCrunch Mobility: AV companies pick their lanes
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.
'Saturday Night Live' spoofs Dario Amodei: ‘AI is the devil and I its maker’
In a sketch, "Saturday Night Live" portrayed Dario Amodei as a bumbling megalomaniac struggling to explain why his own technology won't end the world.
Meta's Muse agent is attacking one of the economy's most profitable weak spots
Meta's Muse AI personal agent will work over your credit card spending if you don't mind the invasion. How big a threat is it to the subscription economy?
Iran's foreign minister says Tehran ready for 'doomsday' war with U.S., but leaves diplomacy on the table
Iran's foreign minister says talks are the only way to break the deadlock, while its navy says it's analyzing data from a captured U.S. underwater drone.
At NFL games this season, drone defense tech aims to bring down disruptions
The NFL told CNBC it recorded 10,852 drone violations over stadiums between 2021 and 2025. The Jaguars became the first team to sign a drone defense firm.
Top Wall Street analysts like these 3 dividend stocks for steady income
Investors seeking a stable income stream can enhance their portfolios with the addition of dividend stocks.
Wall Street money takes back over from small investors as driving force of the stock market
One firm sees a "reasonably constructive signal for risk appetite" among institutional investors.
Best Party Speakers (2026): JBL, Sony, Marshall, and More
I tested more than a dozen party speakers, with the help of a gaggle of tweenagers. Shop the best ones from JBL, Sony, Marshall, and more.
What’s the Best Pet DNA Test? We Tested the Most Popular Ones
I sent my cats’ saliva to the lab to get health and genetic insights sent to my inbox—with very different results from Wisdom Panel and Basepaws.