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AMD to Acquire AI Innovator World Labs in $8.2 Billion Stock DealHow It Works
AMD to Acquire AI Innovator World Labs in $8.2 Billion Stock Deal

AMD is acquiring AI startup World Labs for $8.2 billion, bringing in advanced generative AI tech and researcher Fei-Fei Li to boost its AI ambitions.

Sep 29, 20263m read
Meta’s Muse AI Assistant Raises Privacy Eyebrows with Unexpected Access on MacHow It Works
Meta’s Muse AI Assistant Raises Privacy Eyebrows with Unexpected Access on Mac

Meta’s Muse AI assistant can access message previews on Mac without explicit permission, raising privacy questions about AI data use.

Sep 20, 20263m read
Listen Labs Halts $1.5 Billion Funding Round Amid Salesforce NegotiationsHow It Works
Listen Labs Halts $1.5 Billion Funding Round Amid Salesforce Negotiations

Listen Labs halted a $1.5B Series C funding round amid talks with Salesforce, signaling potential strategic partnership or acquisition.

Sep 10, 20263m read
OpenAI Welcomes AI Safety Expert Paul Christiano to Its BoardHow It Works
OpenAI Welcomes AI Safety Expert Paul Christiano to Its Board

OpenAI adds AI alignment expert Paul Christiano to its board, highlighting a stronger focus on AI safety and ethical development.

Sep 10, 20262m read
Authors Challenge Publishers Over Anthropic Settlement Payment DisputesHow It Works
Authors Challenge Publishers Over Anthropic Settlement Payment Disputes

Authors challenge publishers and agents over claims to Anthropic settlement payments amid disputes on fair compensation.

Sep 7, 20263m read
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Features The Builders Stage to Guide Startups Through Growth ChallengesHow It Works
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Features The Builders Stage to Guide Startups Through Growth Challenges

The Builders Stage returns to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, offering founders and investors practical strategies to navigate startup scaling challenges.

Sep 3, 20263m read
Google’s Push for Hollywood Content Highlights Uneven Stakes in AI Licensing TalksHow It Works
Google’s Push for Hollywood Content Highlights Uneven Stakes in AI Licensing Talks

Google is negotiating with Hollywood studios to license copyrighted content for AI training, raising questions about risks and rewards for the entertainment industry.

Sep 2, 20263m read
Nvidia Expands AI Leadership by Rethinking Data Center Efficiency Beyond GPUsHow It Works
Nvidia Expands AI Leadership by Rethinking Data Center Efficiency Beyond GPUs

Nvidia is boosting AI data center efficiency by focusing on smarter traffic management instead of just adding more GPUs.

Aug 30, 20263m read
Mark Zuckerberg’s Vision for Personal AI Sparks Debate Over Tech’s RoleHow It Works
Mark Zuckerberg’s Vision for Personal AI Sparks Debate Over Tech’s Role

Mark Zuckerberg’s detailed vision for personal AI sparks debate over privacy, control, and the role of AI in daily life.

Aug 11, 20263m read