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Vantora Raises $100 Million to Build AI-Powered Startups for IndustryAI Tools
Vantora Raises $100 Million to Build AI-Powered Startups for Industry

Vantora, formerly UP.Labs, raised $100M to launch AI-driven startups focused on transforming industrial operations with physical AI technology.

Sep 19, 20263m read
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Elon Musk and Sam Altman Face Off in High-Stakes OpenAI Court Battle

Elon Musk and Sam Altman clash in court over OpenAI's future, debating the company’s mission and control amid AI’s rapid growth.

May 14, 20263m read
Mecka AI Approaches $500 Million Valuation in Sequoia-Led Funding Amid Growing Demand for Robot Training DataAI Tools
Mecka AI Approaches $500 Million Valuation in Sequoia-Led Funding Amid Growing Demand for Robot Training Data

Mecka AI nears a $500M valuation with Sequoia-led funding, highlighting rising demand for robot training data in the growing robotics market.

Sep 12, 20262m read
Situational Awareness Commits $400 Million to Chip Startup Source Foundry Amid Market ChallengesStartups
Situational Awareness Commits $400 Million to Chip Startup Source Foundry Amid Market Challenges

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

Aug 10, 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
Anthropic Reaches $1.5 Billion Settlement Over Copyright Claims in AI TrainingStartups
Anthropic Reaches $1.5 Billion Settlement Over Copyright Claims in AI Training

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

Jul 21, 20263m read
Musicians Take on AI Music Scammers in a Growing Digital DilemmaBig Tech
Musicians Take on AI Music Scammers in a Growing Digital Dilemma

Musicians are uncovering hidden AI use in music, raising questions about authenticity and transparency in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Aug 30, 20263m read
Elon Musk’s Newfoundry Aims to Fast-Track Gas Turbine Production Amid Environmental ConcernsPolicy & Society
Elon Musk’s Newfoundry Aims to Fast-Track Gas Turbine Production Amid Environmental Concerns

Elon Musk’s new SpaceX foundry aims to speed up gas turbine production by 18 months, raising questions about environmental impacts.

Aug 31, 20263m read
Tracking the AI Projects That Failed to Deliver: Lessons from High-Profile SetbacksBig Tech
Tracking the AI Projects That Failed to Deliver: Lessons from High-Profile Setbacks

A look at notable AI projects and startups that fell short, revealing the challenges behind ambitious artificial intelligence ventures.

Sep 16, 20263m read
Runable Secures $21M to Expand AI Agents from Startup Creation to Business GrowthResearch
Runable Secures $21M to Expand AI Agents from Startup Creation to Business Growth

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

Aug 26, 20263m read
Leading Voices Debate the Call to Slow AI Progress Amid Safety ConcernsBig Tech
Leading Voices Debate the Call to Slow AI Progress Amid Safety Concerns

AI leaders and politicians are debating whether to slow AI development to address safety, balancing innovation with risk management.

Sep 15, 20264m read
US Authorities Warn About Rising 'Anti-Tech Extremism' Fueled by AI FearStartups
US Authorities Warn About Rising 'Anti-Tech Extremism' Fueled by AI Fear

US law enforcement warns of growing anti-tech extremism driven by fears and hostility toward AI and modern technology.

May 27, 20262m read
Index Ventures Co-Founder Neil Rimer Foresees Shifts in AI Wealth DistributionPolicy & Society
Index Ventures Co-Founder Neil Rimer Foresees Shifts in AI Wealth Distribution

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

Jul 19, 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
Hollywood Studios Step Back from New Film About OpenAI’s Sam AltmanBig Tech
Hollywood Studios Step Back from New Film About OpenAI’s Sam Altman

Several major studios have declined to distribute the new film about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, showing Hollywood's hesitation to tackle Big Tech stories.

Jun 24, 20262m read
Seattle Times and Newsday Join Growing List of Publishers Suing OpenAI and Microsoft Over AI Training ClaimsPolicy & Society
Seattle Times and Newsday Join Growing List of Publishers Suing OpenAI and Microsoft Over AI Training Claims

The Seattle Times and Newsday have filed lawsuits against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging unauthorized use of their journalism to train AI models.

Sep 7, 20263m read
Sony Music Sues Udio Over Alleged Copyright Infringement of 30,000 Songs in AI TrainingAI Tools
Sony Music Sues Udio Over Alleged Copyright Infringement of 30,000 Songs in AI Training

Sony Music has sued AI music generator Udio, alleging unauthorized use of over 30,000 copyrighted songs for AI training.

Jul 21, 20263m read
Christopher Nolan Warns AI Could Be a ‘Trojan Horse’ for SocietyHow It Works
Christopher Nolan Warns AI Could Be a ‘Trojan Horse’ for Society

Christopher Nolan warns AI may conceal hidden risks, calling it a 'Trojan horse' that could impact creativity and society.

Jul 20, 20263m read
AI Industry Leaders Unite in Calling for Thoughtful Regulation Amid Growing ConcernsBig Tech
AI Industry Leaders Unite in Calling for Thoughtful Regulation Amid Growing Concerns

Top AI executives including Sam Altman and Elon Musk unite in urging regulation to address growing risks of advanced artificial intelligence.

Sep 16, 20263m read
Google’s Gemini Reaches 1 Billion Users, Setting a New Growth RecordAI Tools
Google’s Gemini Reaches 1 Billion Users, Setting a New Growth Record

Google’s Gemini AI has surpassed 1 billion users, becoming the fastest-growing product in the company's history amid growing questions about future updates.

Aug 12, 20264m read
Last Chance to Reserve Exhibit Space for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026Startups
Last Chance to Reserve Exhibit Space for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Only one week remains to reserve exhibit space at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Tables are limited and expected to sell out before the September 18 deadline.

Sep 12, 20263m read
Why Anthropic’s CEO Dario Amodei Keeps a Lean Leadership TeamAI Tools
Why Anthropic’s CEO Dario Amodei Keeps a Lean Leadership Team

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei leads with just one direct report, showing a lean, efficient style that’s reshaping AI leadership.

Jun 11, 20262m read
Crusoe Energy Secures $3 Billion Funding Boost Following Major Contract WinBig Tech
Crusoe Energy Secures $3 Billion Funding Boost Following Major Contract Win

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

Sep 4, 20263m read
Tech Titans Reengage as AI Sparks a New Wave of AmbitionHow It Works
Tech Titans Reengage as AI Sparks a New Wave of Ambition

Top tech entrepreneurs are ramping up efforts again, spurred by AI's promise and the drive to stay ahead in a rapidly changing landscape.

Jul 14, 20263m read
Sony Cites Anthropic Staff Messages Praising Piracy in Lawsuit Over AI-Generated MusicStartups
Sony Cites Anthropic Staff Messages Praising Piracy in Lawsuit Over AI-Generated Music

Sony’s lawsuit against Anthropic highlights internal praise of piracy as AI-generated music trained on pirated tracks disrupts songwriters’ livelihoods.

Sep 1, 20264m read
OpenAI Shifts Approach by Dissolving Its AI Risk Preparedness TeamStartups
OpenAI Shifts Approach by Dissolving Its AI Risk Preparedness Team

OpenAI has disbanded its centralized AI risk preparedness team, redistributing safety responsibilities across specialized teams amid organizational changes.

Aug 17, 20263m read
Hyundai Workers Strike Over Plans to Introduce Humanoid Robots in US FactoriesPolicy & Society
Hyundai Workers Strike Over Plans to Introduce Humanoid Robots in US Factories

Hyundai's plan to deploy 25,000 humanoid robots in U.S. factories by 2028 sparks worker strikes over job security concerns.

Jul 17, 20263m read
Ex-SpaceX Engineers Launch Robotic Factory to Revolutionize Steel ManufacturingStartups
Ex-SpaceX Engineers Launch Robotic Factory to Revolutionize Steel Manufacturing

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

Aug 18, 20263m read
Trump Administration Explores Possible Equity Stake in OpenAI to Benefit AmericansAI Tools
Trump Administration Explores Possible Equity Stake in OpenAI to Benefit Americans

President Trump considers the U.S. government taking a stake in OpenAI to ensure Americans benefit from AI advancements.

Jun 7, 20262m read
Microsoft Build 2026 Highlights: New Surface PC, AI Updates, and MorePolicy & Society
Microsoft Build 2026 Highlights: New Surface PC, AI Updates, and More

Microsoft Build 2026 revealed a new mini AI development PC, an always-on assistant, and major AI updates, highlighting the future of smart technology.

Jun 3, 20262m read