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June 01, 2026

 

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Hackers hijacked Instagram accounts by tricking Meta AI support chatbot into granting access

Hackers hijacked Instagram accounts by tricking Meta AI support chatbot into granting access: Several users on social media reported having their Instagram accounts hacked over the weekend. Meta's own support chatbot was blamed for allowing hackers to hijack accounts. Read More

A new app, The Mall, is building a universal feed for online shopping: The Mall lets shoppers build a personalized feed of brands, track sales and drops, and discover products across thousands of retailers. Read More

Water access is now a risk factor in SpaceX's IPO: The company says it needs "significant" water resources to cool its data centers, and that access to abundant, affordable water is a challenge. Read More

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From the stage to the future: Where are Startup Battlefield's alumni now?

From the stage to the future: Where are Startup Battlefield's alumni now?: We wanted to show you what happens after the confetti falls. We checked in with some of our recent alumni, many of whom have sat down with us on Build Mode: The Founder Survival Guide, TechCrunch's podcast for founders at every stage. Read More

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