Instagram now requires users to have at least 1,000 followers to go live

August 1, 2025 Aisha Malik

Until now, Instagram allowed anyone to go live, regardless of their follower count or whether their account was public or private.

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OpenAI reportedly raises $8.3B at $300B valuation
OpenAI reportedly raises $8.3B at $300B valuation

The oversubscribed round came months ahead of schedule, and is part of OpenAI's strategy to raise $40 billion.

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The new face of defense tech — Ethan Thornton of Mach Industries — takes the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 to host Ethan Thornton.

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