Claude Code is coming to Slack, and that's a bigger deal than it sounds

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View this email online in your browser  December 08, 2025 TechCrunch Top 3 Claude Code is coming to Slack, and that's a bigger deal than it sounds: Anthropic launches Claude Code in Slack, letting developers delegate coding tasks from chat threads. It's part of a shift toward AI-embedded collaboration that could reshape software workflows. Read More Department of Commerce may approve Nvidia H200 chip exports to China: This news comes as a bill was introduced in Congress last week to prevent these exact kinds of chip exports. Read More Tiger Global plans cautious venture future with a new $2.2B fund: Tiger's last fund did well with investmetments in OpenAI, Waymo and Databricks. But it warns investors that AI valuations are already 'elevated.' Read 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! A message from Persona Bad user onboarding is costing you customers. Clunky verification flows kill conversion rates. Persona creates smooth onboarding that verifies real users in seconds while blocking fraud, so your business can maximize signups without sacrificing security. Our Startup Program offers 12 months free with 500 monthly verifications, helping thousands of startups optimize their onboarding from day one. Learn more Afternoon Must-Reads Paramount goes to war with Netflix for Warner Bros. Discovery with hostile $108.4B bid: Paramount Skydance on Monday launched a hostile, $108.4 billion bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, days after Warner Bros. agreed to be acquired by Netflix for $82.7 billion. Read More IBM to acquire Confluent for $11B as it seeks to bolster its data offerings: IBM is buying data infrastructure company Confluent for $11 billion in cash in a bid to bolster its data and automation products as ever more companies move their tech operations to the cloud and deploy AI technology. Read More Lucid Motors' former chief engineer sues for wrongful termination and discrimination: Eric Bach, who was fired in November, claims a top HR executive at the automaker called him a "German Nazi." Read More 'ONE RULE': Trump says he'll sign an executive order blocking state AI laws despite bipartisan pushback: "I will be doing a ONE RULE Executive Order this week," Trump posted on social media. "You can't expect a company to get 50 Approvals every time they want to do something." Read More OpenAI boasts enterprise win days after internal 'code red' on Google threat: ChatGPT Enterprise usage grew 8x year-over-year as workers report saving an hour daily, but OpenAI faces competitive pressure from Anthropic and questions about cost sustainability. Read More A message from Dell Technologies Your Exclusive Dell Offer Awaits! Unlock unbeatable savings on Dell Technologies products today and stack your discounts to upgrade your tech effortlessly. To claim your deal, simply sign in or create an account, use code TCFY26 to complete a quick one-time verification, and enjoy exclusive member pricing instantly. Don't wait, this is a limited-time offer! Claim Your Discount You missed these chats from Disrupt: Kindred talks home-swapping platform for travelers, Chef Robotics introduces AI into commercial kitchens, and Character.AI addresses chatbot safety with teens. Watch on Cheddar.com Watch on Streaming Last but Not Least Petco's security lapse affected customers' SSNs, driver's licenses, and more : Petco said the exposure was due to an error in an application and that it is notifying victims whose data was affected. 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

'ONE RULE': Trump to ink executive order blocking state AI laws

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View this email online in your browser  December 08, 2025 TechCrunch Top 3 'ONE RULE': Trump to ink executive order blocking state AI laws: "I will be doing a ONE RULE Executive Order this week," Trump posted on social media. "You can't expect a company to get 50 Approvals every time they want to do something." Read More Paramount goes to war with Netflix for Warner Bros. Discovery with hostile $108.4B bid: Paramount Skydance on Monday launched a hostile, $108.4 billion bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, days after Warner Bros. agreed to be acquired by Netflix for $82.7 billion. Read More OpenAI boasts enterprise win days after internal 'code red' on Google threat: ChatGPT Enterprise usage grew 8x year-over-year as workers report saving an hour daily, but OpenAI faces competitive pressure from Anthropic and questions about cost sustainability. Read 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! A message from Silicon Valley Bank SVB helps you scale to and through Series A. With deep industry expertise and a commitment to innovation, SVB is the partner you need to help you get to A, B and beyond. Scale with confidence with SVB by your side. Learn More Morning Must-Reads The accelerator is on the floor for autonomous vehicles: Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Read More IBM to acquire Confluent for $11B as it seeks to bolster its data offerings: IBM is buying data infrastructure company Confluent for $11 billion in cash in a bid to to bolster its data and automation products as ever more companies move their tech operations to the cloud and deploy AI technology. Read More Netflix co-CEO discussed Warner Bros. deal with Trump: While Paramount was assumed to be the frontrunner to acquire the storied movie studio thanks to CEO David Ellison's connections to the Trump administration, new reporting in Bloomberg and The Hollywood Reporter suggests that Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos met with President Donald Trump to discuss a potential deal in November. Read More Hinge's new AI feature helps daters move beyond boring small talk: Hinge launched "Convo Starters," a feature powered by AI that provides personalized tips for initiating meaningful conversations.  Read More Coinbase starts onboarding users again in India, plans for fiat on-ramp next year: Coinbase is exploring expansion into India with a staggered relaunch and hiring for different roles. Read More A message from Dell Technologies Unlock Big Savings on Dell Technologies Today! Enjoy unbeatable deals and stack your discounts to upgrade your tech effortlessly. To redeem, simply sign in or create an account, use code TCFY26 to complete a quick one-time verification, and access member-only pricing instantly or call 877-523-6040. Act fast this limited-time offer won't last! Claim Your Savings You missed these chats from Disrupt: Kindred talks home-swapping platform for travelers, Chef Robotics introduces AI into commercial kitchens, and Character.AI addresses chatbot safety with teens. Watch on Cheddar.com Watch on Streaming Last but Not Least X deactivates European Commission's ad account after the company was fined €120M: X has seemingly penalized the European Commission's account after the commission fined the company over blue checkmarks and ad transparency. 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