Meta launches 'Vibes,' a short-form video feed of AI slop

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View this email online in your browser  September 26, 2025 TechCrunch Top 3 Meta launches 'Vibes,' a short-form video feed of AI slop: Think TikTok or Instagram Reels, but every single video you come across is essentially just AI slop. Read More Battery startup Moxion went bankrupt. Now its founder is back to 'finish what we started': Anode Technology Company wants to build mobile battery generators for construction sites, live events, and EV fleets. But first it has to avoid the pitfalls that claimed its predecessor, Moxion. Read More Thousands of Indian bank transfer records found online: Security researchers found the exposed Indian bank transfer records and the data was eventually secured, but nobody wants to take responsibility for the security lapse. Read More A message from Snapdragon Get high-performing PCs at every price point Equip your entire team with ultra-responsive PCs powered by Snapdragon X Series processors, offering the same NPU performance, seamless connectivity, and AI-enhanced tools across the entire Snapdragon X Series platform. Whether you're an executive or a creative professional, these devices allow you to choose the right PC at the right price point and ensure your team stays productive and efficient. Learn more Morning Must-Reads Viral call-recording app Neon goes dark after exposing users' phone numbers, call recordings, and transcripts: Call recording app Neon was one of the top-ranked iPhone apps, but was pulled offline after a security bug allowed any logged-in user to access the call recordings and transcripts of any other user. Read More The Trump admin is going after semiconductor imports: The Trump administration wants the industry to reach a 1:1 ratio of domestically produced and imported chips. Read More Microsoft cuts cloud services to Israeli military unit over Palestinian surveillance: The investigation was sparked by a story in The Guardian that reported that Unit 8200, the elite Israel military intelligence unit, was using Azure cloud storage to house data on phone calls obtained through the surveillance of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank.   Read More How developers are using Apple's local AI models with iOS 26: As iOS 26 is rolling out to all users, developers have been updating their apps to include features powered by Apple's local AI models. Read More Here's what's happening right now with the US TikTok deal: A number of investors are competing for the opportunity to purchase the app, and if a deal were to go through, the platform's U.S. business could have its valuation soar to upward of $60 billion. Read More A message from Chevron Chevron uses AI to bring reliable energy to data centers Data centers need power now. That's why we're working to build multi-gigawatt power stations that generate reliable electricity, with fewer delays and minimal added strain to the grid. Learn 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! Last but Not Least Sierra Space's spaceplane faces a reinvention after NASA contract change: Sierra Space's Dream Chaser spaceplane is facing an identity crisis after NASA changed contract terms to remove its guarantee to buy cargo flights to the ISS. 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