TechCrunch Daily Crunch Y Combinator says Apple’s App Store has hindered startup growth
Aug 23, 2025
The discussion highlights how Apple's App Store policies are stifling startup growth, with insights from Y Combinator. Legal battles, like those involving Epic Games, reveal the stakes for innovation in tech. Meanwhile, Nvidia faces new challenges as it reportedly halts production on H20 AI chips, raising questions about the future of AI development. This episode dives deep into the intersections of law, tech, and growth, illustrating the complex landscape startups navigate.
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NVIDIA Halts H20 Chip Production
- NVIDIA paused production on its H20 AI chip after China warned firms about potential security issues.
- Beijing urged use of domestic chips even after a prior approval to sell specialized AI chips in China.
Developer Sentenced For Network Sabotage
- A former developer was jailed for installing a kill switch that crashed his ex-employer's servers.
- The sabotage locked out thousands and caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage.
YC Says App Store Stifles Startups
- Y Combinator argues Apple's App Store policies hinder startup innovation and growth.
- YC filed an amicus brief urging the court to deny Apple's appeal in the Epic Games case.