New York state law takes aim at personalized pricing

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View this email online in your browser  November 30, 2025 TechCrunch Top 3 New York state law takes aim at personalized pricing: Businesses that use personalized pricing are now required to tell customers, "This price was set by an algorithm using your personal data." Read More No, you can't get your AI to 'admit' to being sexist, but it probably is anyway: Though LLMs might not use explicitly biased language, they may infer your demographic data and display implicit biases, researchers say. Read More Black Friday sets online spending record of $11.8B, Adobe says: American consumers spent $11.8 billion online on Black Friday, according to data from Adobe Analytics, which says it tracks more than 1 trillion visits to U.S. retail websites. Read More A message from TechCrunch Events Don't miss out on the last StrictlyVC of 2025 on December 3 StrictlyVC ends its 2025 series with a rare, insider-level dive into deep tech. Join for an exclusive evening of candid discussions with VC and tech leaders, including Pat Gelsinger (former Intel CEO, now GP at Playground Global), Chi-Hua Chien (co-founder and MP at Goodwater Capital), and more — plus meaningful networking with investors and tech leaders. Register Now Sunday Must-Reads Airbus orders software fix to thousands of planes due to solar radiation risk: The company said it's taking action because "analysis of a recent event involving an A320 Family aircraft has revealed that intense solar radiation may corrupt data critical to the functioning of flight controls." Read More VC Kara Nortman bet early on women's sports, and now she's creating the market: As women's sports enters what feels like a sustained boom period -- the Golden State Valkyries just played their first WNBA next season, the NWSL is expanding, media rights deals are growing -- Nortman remains cautiously optimistic about whether this moment will prove different from past surges in interest. Read More : Read More : Read More : Read More A message from TechCrunch Events Show your CFO the marketing proof they want From budget leaks to pipeline wins — join this free webinar hosted by Pantheon on Tuesday December 9 at 10 a.m. PT to learn where spend delivers and how to build a 2026 strategy grounded in real results. Register Now Be the first to know when news breaks Subscribe to our News Alerts, and you won't miss a thing. Breaking news, exclusives, and special reports—straight to your inbox. Sign up for News Alerts! Last but Not Least : Read More Check out some of our other newsletters: StrictlyVC TechCrunch Events TechCrunch Mobility Want to adjust your daily newsletter schedule? You can do it right here Got a tip? Get in touch securely. Want to advertise on TechCrunch? advertise@techcrunch.com Has this been forwarded to you? Click here to subscribe to this newsletter. Unsubscribe Member Center Privacy Policy Copyright © 2025 TechCrunch Media LLC 501 2nd Street, Suite 650, San Francisco, CA 94107

GM tech executive shakeup continues on software team

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View this email online in your browser  November 26, 2025 TechCrunch Top 3 GM tech executive shakeup continues on software team: Three of GM's top software executives have left the automaker in recent months, as the company moves to combine its disparate technology businesses. Read More Musk's xAI to build small solar farm adjacent to Colossus data center: The artificial intelligence company said it was working with a developer to build a solar farm on 88 acres next to its Memphis site. Given the proposed size, the solar farm would likely produce around 30 megawatts of electricity, only about 10% of the data center's estimated power use. Read More Breaking down the boom in the Nordic's startup ecosystem: On this week's Equity, we sat down with Dennis Green-Lieber, the founder of the AI company Propane, to talk about the booming success of the Nordic ecosystem. Read More Be the first to know when news breaks Subscribe to our News Alerts, and you won't miss a thing. Breaking news, exclusives, and special reports—straight to your inbox. Sign up for News Alerts! A message from Persona Bad user onboarding is costing you customers. Clunky verification flows kill conversion rates. Persona creates smooth onboarding that verifies real users in seconds while blocking fraud, so your business can maximize signups without sacrificing security. Our Startup Program offers 12 months free with 500 monthly verifications, helping thousands of startups optimize their onboarding from day one. Learn more Afternoon Must-Reads Bug in jury systems used by several US states exposed sensitive personal data: An easy-to-exploit vulnerability in a jury system made by Tyler Technologies exposed the personally identifiable data of jurors, including names, home addresses, emails, and phone numbers. Read More Multiple London councils report disruption amid ongoing cyberattack: Three London councils reported disruption, prompting officials to shut down phone lines and networks and activate emergency plans. Read More OpenAI claims teen circumvented safety features before suicide that ChatGPT helped plan: In August, parents Matthew and Maria Raine sued OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, over their 16-year-old son Adam's suicide, accusing the company of wrongful death. On Tuesday, OpenAI responded to the lawsuit with a filing of its own, arguing that it shouldn't be held responsible for the teenager's death. Read More Here are the 49 US AI startups that have raised $100M or more in 2025: Last year was monumental for the AI industry in the U.S. and beyond. How will 2025 compare? Read More Are you balding? There's an AI for that: MyHair AI examines photos of the scalp to help diagnose hair loss and suggest scientifically validated clinics and treatments. Read More A message from Fidelity Top Venture Capital Trends Startups Should Watch in 2025 Report Startup executives, the VC world is always changing, and it's important to stay updated. As your company grows, you face new challenges and opportunities. The competitive landscape is shifting and you need to stay informed and prepared. Download our guide now to master the VC landscape and set your company up for long-term success. Download Now You missed these chats from Disrupt: Kindred talks home-swapping platform for travelers, Chef Robotics introduces AI into commercial kitchens, and Character.AI addresses chatbot safety with teens. Watch on Cheddar.com Watch on Streaming Last but Not Least ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI-powered chatbot: A timeline of ChatGPT product updates and releases, starting with the latest, which we've been updating throughout the year. Read More Check out some of our other newsletters: StrictlyVC TechCrunch Events TechCrunch Mobility Want to adjust your daily newsletter schedule? You can do it right here Got a tip? Get in touch securely. Want to advertise on TechCrunch? advertise@techcrunch.com Has this been forwarded to you? Click here to subscribe to this newsletter. Unsubscribe Member Center Privacy Policy Copyright © 2025 TechCrunch Media LLC 501 2nd Street, Suite 650, San Francisco, CA 94107