Google tests ML-powered age estimation tech in US

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View this email online in your browser  July 31, 2025 TechCrunch Top 3 Google tests ML-powered age estimation tech in US: The company said it will consider data from Google accounts, including what users have searched for or videos they have watched, to determine their ages. If its tool decides that a user is under 18, they would get an email with details about how Google products might change for them. Read More GitHub Copilot crosses 20 million all-time users: One of the most popular AI coding tools on the market added five million users in the last three months. Read More Ford to reveal more about its new low-cost electric vehicles on August 11: Jim Farley, Ford's CEO, has touted this as a "Model T moment" -- but the first of these new EVs won't come out until 2027. Read More A message from TechCrunch Events Showcase your brand to 10,000+ tech leaders Get your brand in front of 10,000+ tech and VC leaders over three action-packed days at Disrupt 2025 this October. Boost your visibility, spark meaningful connections, and position your company at the forefront of innovation. Don't wait. Secure your exhibit space before your competitor beats you to it. Book Now Morning Must-Reads Figma's IPO price hit a $19.3B valuation out of the gate: In what should be a surprise to no one, Figma priced its IPO shares above its already increased previously announced range. Read More Zuckerberg says people without AI glasses will be at a disadvantage in the future: Mark Zuckerberg really believes AI glasses will be the ideal way to blend the physical and digital worlds together. Read More Ramp hits $22.5B valuation just 45 days after reaching $16B: In 2025, Ramp keeps raising money at increasing valuations as its CEO pursues an AI-powered future. Read More How 2 UC Berkeley dropouts raised $28M for their AI marketing automation startup: A marketing automation startup called Conversation has a founding story that sounds like it could have been an episode of the HBO show "Silicon Valley." Read More Skechers is making kids' shoes with a hidden AirTag compartment: Skechers launches kids' shoes with a built-in AirTag holder. Read More A message from TechCrunch Events Join 10,000 tech & VC leaders at Disrupt 2025 in Oct 250+ top tech voices. 200 sessions. 10,000+ attendees. 3 days straight — October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco. Don't miss valuable takeaways across 6 industry stages, breakouts, roundtables, and unmatched networking. All at the 20th anniversary of TechCrunch Disrupt. Register now to save up to $675 on your ticket. Register Now Last but Not Least Proton releases a new app for two-factor authentication: Proton has a free new authenticator apps, which is available cross-platform with end-to-end encryption protection for data. 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