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As crypto cools, a16z crypto raises a $2.2B fund
As some of the biggest VCs in crypto start to consider funding AI startups, a16z crypto's new fund will stay the course.
Meta will use AI to analyze height and bone structure to identify if users are underage | TechCrunch
The visual analysis system is now operating in select countries, but Meta says it's working toward a broader rollout.
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Instagram cracks down on content aggregators | TechCrunch
The update targets content aggregators that don't post original content and instead simply re-upload others' posts.
Consumers lost $2.1B to social media scams in 2025, FTC reports | TechCrunch
The agency reports that losses from social media scams have increased eightfold and that social media scams resulted in higher losses than any other method scammers used to contact consumers.
Instagram tests a new 'Instants' app for sharing disappearing photos | TechCrunch
The app lets users share disappearing photos with their friends that can be viewed only once and remain available for 24 hours.
Meta to cut 10% of jobs, or 8,000 employees, report says
According to an internal memo, Meta plans to begin its sweeping layoffs on May 20.
Meta is revamping its cross-app management system | TechCrunch
Meta's Accounts Center will transition to the Meta Account, which is supposed to make it easier to manage your experience on various Meta apps and devices.
Exclusive: Redwood Materials lays off 10% in restructuring to chase energy storage business | TechCrunch
The company is restructuring some teams to accommodate a booming energy storage business, according to emails viewed by TechCrunch.
Snap is cutting 1,000 jobs, 16% of its workforce | TechCrunch
The company cites advancements in AI for the cuts. CEO Evan Spiegel also wrote that the company is closing more than 300 open roles. Snap had about 5,261 full-time employees as of December 2025.
How the rewards app Freecash scammed its way to the top of the app stores
Freecash was removed from Apple's App Store after TechCrunch reached out for comment.