TechCrunch lists fast Halloween costume ideas for tech fans

TechCrunch offers a roundup of quick Halloween costume ideas aimed at tech fans, from AI self‑improvement avatars to a PHP vulnerability. AI leaders Dario Amodei and Sam Altman have warned that artificial‑intelligence progress may outpace human control, a theme you can mimic by dressing as a self‑improving model. One version suggests wearing a fluffy jacket or feather boas and a hat to resemble the cute avatars recently launched by Meta and OpenAI. Another option is to carry a self‑help book such as Atomic Habits, a yoga mat, a large water bottle and an Oura Ring, acting as the person who lives every New Year’s resolution. For a spooky tech twist, attach a red or white circle to a pair of glasses to imitate a recording light and claim you are “recording.” Mark Zuckerberg’s signature oversized black T‑shirt can be copied, adding a paper badge that reads Building is my love language or the Latin phrase Aut Zuck aut nihil. A costume based on running out of Claude tokens uses a cardboard cutout showing a usage‑limit notification. A simple PHP‑vulnerability outfit consists of a plain tee marked PHP with a sharpie. Finally, biohacker Bryan Johnson’s GLP‑Bryan persona can be hinted at by wearing a T‑shirt and jeans and mentioning his quote about lying on top of his partner Kate to calm her nervous system. The article was written by senior TechCrunch writer Amanda Silberling, who also hosts the Wow If True podcast.

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Tech‑themed costumes let enthusiasts showcase current trends and inside jokes, turning a holiday party into a playful showcase of the tech world’s latest headlines.