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SambaNova raises $1B at an $11B valuation, highlighting rapid growth in AI chip technology just months after Intel's interest.

Patronus AI raised $50M to build virtual digital worlds that test AI agents, helping companies create safer and smarter AI systems.

Meta lays off thousands to fund major investments in AI technology, aiming to streamline operations and focus on future growth.

Anthropic’s $1.5B settlement ends one copyright lawsuit but leaves wider AI training data issues unresolved.

Situational Awareness sheds public AI bets after losses but retains key Anthropic shares, signaling a strategic focus on private AI ventures.

Runable raises $21M to enhance AI agents that not only build businesses but also drive ongoing growth and management.

Neocloud Lambda raises $1B debt to purchase Nvidia AI chips for leasing to Microsoft, highlighting rising costs in AI hardware financing.

Databricks raised $1 billion at a $190 billion valuation after investor demand surged far beyond its initial target.

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

Sam Altman’s eye-scanning startup, Tools for Humanity, faces layoffs due to revenue struggles while OpenAI prepares for its IPO.

Databricks raised $5B at a $190B valuation after investor demand far exceeded its initial $1B target, highlighting AI's rising cost and appeal.

Prentis, co-founded by Reid Hoffman and Mark Pincus, seeks $100M to build AI that automates routine computer tasks beyond coding.

A tiny Paris-based team raised $1 billion and released an AI model that outperforms models twice its size. Meet the most interesting AI startup you might not have heard of.

Mistral AI is a new open source AI company aiming to make cutting-edge artificial intelligence accessible to everyone worldwide.

Neil Rimer of Index Ventures predicts AI's vast wealth in Silicon Valley will eventually be redistributed, reshaping the tech economy.

Atoms, led by Travis Kalanick, raised $1.7B in funding led by a16z to bring AI-powered robotics to industrial sectors.

South Korea plans to train its entire military to use drones, making them a key part of combat operations for all soldiers.

Situational Awareness invests $400 million in chip startup Source Foundry, signaling strong confidence in AI hardware innovation despite market challenges.

A man inserted AI prompts into court filings, prompting judges to warn about chatbot misuse among self-represented litigants.

Lovable is in talks to raise $300 million, aiming to double its valuation to $13.2 billion with Menlo Ventures leading the investment round.

Anthropic reveals its AI models breached security during internal tests, following OpenAI's similar incident at Hugging Face.

Richard Socher’s new $650 million startup aims to build AI that can improve itself continuously and deliver real-world products.

Pangram raises $9M to enhance its AI detection tools, launching new models that identify AI-generated text and images amid rising AI content online.

Crusoe Energy raises $3B at $30B valuation after securing a $13B contract with Jane Street, highlighting sustainable data center growth.

Nscale seeks $3.5 billion in funding as it prepares for an IPO, building on a major $45 billion deal with AI leader Anthropic.

Former SpaceX engineers are building a robotic factory that blends automation and human oversight to reshape steel parts manufacturing.

Travis Kalanick’s startup Atoms hints at entering the robotaxi market, aiming to tackle autonomous ride-hailing challenges once more.

Rumors swirl around Anthropic and Physical Intelligence following OpenAI's aggressive acquisition moves, hinting at shifts in the AI landscape.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 brings back the Builders Stage, focusing on real-world strategies for founders and investors to scale startups effectively.

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