Deel files countersuit against Rippling as rivalry escalates

Deel files countersuit against Rippling as rivalry escalates

In the latest development of an increasingly public dispute between HR and payroll services rivals, Deel has filed a countersuit against Rippling. To recap: Rippling publicly announced on March 17 that it was suing Deel over alleged corporate espionage, with accusations ranging from violation of the RICO racketeering act (typically used to prosecute organized crime)…

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How do you define cheating in the age of AI?

How do you define cheating in the age of AI?

This AI startup raised $5.3 million to help people “cheat on everything.” But in the age of AI, how do you define cheating? Columbia University recently suspended student Roy Lee for building a tool to help people cheat on engineering interviews. He’s been making waves on X after posting a long thread detailing the saga and…

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Crypto startups no longer welcome in Nvidia’s accelerator program

Crypto startups no longer welcome in Nvidia’s accelerator program

Cryptocurrency companies are one of five business categories ineligible to join the program. Nvidia’s accelerator program appears to sidestep digital assets startups, with its help section listing crypto-focused companies as ineligible to join the tech giant’s global network of founders. According to the program website, crypto companies and four other types of businesses are excluded…

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Founders, apply for Startup Battlefield 200

Founders, apply for Startup Battlefield 200

Founders, the battlefield is open. And the bold are stepping forward. Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is now accepting startups to compete in the ultimate pitch showdown in front of over 10,000 tech leaders from around the globe to witness.. This is no ordinary pitch. This is the fight for visibility, capital, and…

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