This appears to be the latest issue of TechCrunch Daily News, a newsletter that covers tech news and startup trends. Here’s a summary of the main stories:
Top Stories
- Duolingo sees 216% spike in US users learning Chinese amid TikTok ban: Duolingo has seen a significant increase in users learning Chinese after the US government banned TikTok.
- Tesla to split $100M award for electric truck charging corridor in Illinois: Tesla will receive a portion of a $100 million award from the state of Illinois to build an electric truck charging corridor.
Startups
- Failed fintech startup Bench racked up over $65 million in debt, documents reveal: A failed fintech startup called Bench accumulated over $65 million in debt.
- Mark Cuban is ready to fund a TikTok alternative built on Bluesky’s AT Protocol: Mark Cuban is willing to invest in a TikTok alternative that uses the AT Protocol developed by Bluesky.
Other News
- Goldman Sachs’ David Solomon tells startups to reconsider going public: Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon advises startups to think carefully before going public.
- The Federal Trade Commission proposes new rule to make it easier to cancel free trials and subscriptions: The FTC is proposing a new rule that would allow consumers to easily cancel free trials and subscriptions.
TechCrunch Coverage
- Taylor Hatfield has more on the Congressional hearing with TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew: Taylor Hatfield provides additional information about the Congressional hearing where TikTok’s CEO was questioned.
- Natasha Lomas reports on two overseas government news items: Natasha Lomas covers news from the UK and France, including a ruling on the Microsoft-Activision deal and biometric surveillance at the Paris Olympics.
Author Bios
- Christine Hall: Senior Reporter covering enterprise/B2B, e-commerce, and foodtech for TechCrunch.
- Haje Jan Kamps: Journalist and TV producer who covers general tech news and focuses on hardware.
This is just a summary of the main stories in the newsletter. If you’d like me to expand on any specific article or topic, feel free to ask!
