An AI startup founder is organizing a "March for Billionaires" in San Francisco this Saturday, a protest against California's proposed wealth tax, according to TechCrunch. The event, which initially sparked incredulity online, aims to highlight the potential consequences of the tax.
The march's organizer revealed the event is definitely not a joke, according to TechCrunch. The website advertising the event features the tagline: "Vilifying billionaires is popular. Losing them is expensive." The exact details of the march, including the specific route and expected attendance, were not immediately available.
In other tech news, Apple is reportedly working to integrate AI chatbots like ChatGPT into CarPlay, according to Bloomberg, as reported by TechCrunch. This would allow drivers to interact with AI assistants through their vehicle's infotainment system, potentially enhancing features like navigation and messaging. Apple's next-generation CarPlay Ultra, which includes the central touchscreen display and digital dashboard, could further expand these capabilities.
Meanwhile, the financial thriller "Industry" on HBO is showcasing a storyline about a fraudulent fintech company, according to TechCrunch. The show follows Harper Stern as she investigates a company built on fabricated numbers, highlighting the potential for tech fraud. "Fake users drive fake revenue drives fake cash," Sweetpea tells Harper in the show, according to TechCrunch.
AI continues to make waves in advertising. The 2026 Super Bowl ads leveraged AI to create commercials and promote AI products, according to TechCrunch. Svedka Vodka, for example, ran a primarily AI-generated national Super Bowl spot.
Finally, WordPress launched a new Claude connector, allowing site owners to share back-end data with Anthropic's chatbot system, according to TechCrunch. Users can ask the chatbot questions about their site data, such as summarizing web traffic. Claude has read-only access, preventing it from altering the user's CMS.
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