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Meta Cuts Thousands of Jobs to Fund Big AI Technology InvestmentsStartups
Meta Cuts Thousands of Jobs to Fund Big AI Technology Investments

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

May 21, 20262m read
Trump Acquired SpaceX Shares Shortly After Its IPO DebutAI Tools
Trump Acquired SpaceX Shares Shortly After Its IPO Debut

Donald Trump bought SpaceX shares shortly after its IPO when prices were higher than the debut, highlighting interest in the aerospace sector.

Aug 25, 20262m read
Patronus AI Raises $50M to Create Digital Worlds for Testing AI AgentsHow It Works
Patronus AI Raises $50M to Create Digital Worlds for Testing AI Agents

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

Jun 26, 20262m read
Last Chance to Save on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Tickets Ahead of Price IncreaseStartups
Last Chance to Save on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Tickets Ahead of Price Increase

Five days remain to save up to $200 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 tickets before prices rise on September 25.

Sep 22, 20264m read
AI Hedge Fund Situational Awareness Unwinds Public Bets but Retains Strategic Anthropic StakeStartups
AI Hedge Fund Situational Awareness Unwinds Public Bets but Retains Strategic Anthropic Stake

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

Jul 31, 20263m 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
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
DeepMind’s WeatherNext Model Challenges Conventional Hurricane ForecastingStartups
DeepMind’s WeatherNext Model Challenges Conventional Hurricane Forecasting

DeepMind’s WeatherNext model predicts hurricanes accurately using lower-resolution data, offering a fresh approach to weather forecasting.

Aug 9, 20263m read
Russia’s Digital Infrastructure Exposed Amid Conflict with UkraineHow It Works
Russia’s Digital Infrastructure Exposed Amid Conflict with Ukraine

Russia’s centralized digital infrastructure faces challenges amid conflict with Ukraine, exposing vulnerabilities in its data economy.

Oct 13, 20263m read
Why Engineering Jobs Are Thriving Despite AI FearsBig Tech
Why Engineering Jobs Are Thriving Despite AI Fears

New data reveals that engineering jobs are growing and adapting, defying fears that AI would cause widespread layoffs in this field.

Jun 25, 20262m read
Google Pilots AI-Powered Shopping Integration with Flipkart in IndiaBig Tech
Google Pilots AI-Powered Shopping Integration with Flipkart in India

Google is testing AI-powered shopping with Flipkart in India, using its Gemini model to streamline purchases for select users.

Sep 27, 20263m read
Philadelphia Woman Arrested for Blocking Uber Delivery Robot Amid Protests Over AutomationBig Tech
Philadelphia Woman Arrested for Blocking Uber Delivery Robot Amid Protests Over Automation

A Philadelphia woman was arrested after blocking an Uber delivery robot, sparking debate over automation and job displacement in urban delivery services.

Oct 19, 20264m read
Why the AI Boom Feels Uneven for Different People and CompaniesResearch
Why the AI Boom Feels Uneven for Different People and Companies

The AI boom is creating big winners and losers, with some benefiting greatly while others struggle to keep up in this fast-changing tech landscape.

May 17, 20262m 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
SambaNova Secures $1 Billion Funding, Valued at $11 Billion Amid AI Chip BoomPolicy & Society
SambaNova Secures $1 Billion Funding, Valued at $11 Billion Amid AI Chip Boom

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

Jul 8, 20262m read
Silicon Valley Leaders Align with Trump’s Push to Rename Artificial IntelligenceStartups
Silicon Valley Leaders Align with Trump’s Push to Rename Artificial Intelligence

Some Silicon Valley leaders are adopting President Trump's term "super intelligence" to rebrand artificial intelligence, signaling a shift in how AI is discussed.

Oct 12, 20264m read
Travis Kalanick's Atoms Signals Potential Move into Robotaxi MarketStartups
Travis Kalanick's Atoms Signals Potential Move into Robotaxi Market

Travis Kalanick hints Atoms may expand from scooters to autonomous robotaxis, pursuing his vision to reshape urban transportation.

Sep 8, 20263m read
Human Error Remains the Leading Cybersecurity Threat to Energy InfrastructureBig Tech
Human Error Remains the Leading Cybersecurity Threat to Energy Infrastructure

Despite fears about AI, human error remains the biggest cybersecurity threat to vital energy systems vulnerable to cyberattacks.

Sep 20, 20263m read
Nscale’s IPO Puts Spotlight on Wall Street’s Confidence in AI-Focused VenturesResearch
Nscale’s IPO Puts Spotlight on Wall Street’s Confidence in AI-Focused Ventures

Nscale’s IPO will reveal investor appetite for AI firms reliant on a few tech giants, spotlighting risks and opportunities in specialized AI infrastructure.

Sep 22, 20263m read
Anthropic’s IPO Filing Reveals Rapid Growth, Heavy Losses, and Candid AI Risk WarningHow It Works
Anthropic’s IPO Filing Reveals Rapid Growth, Heavy Losses, and Candid AI Risk Warning

Anthropic’s IPO filing reveals huge losses, rapid growth, and a rare warning that its AI technology could pose risks to humanity.

Sep 29, 20264m read
Meta Explores AI-Powered Wearable Pendant to Bring Smart Tech Closer to YouPolicy & Society
Meta Explores AI-Powered Wearable Pendant to Bring Smart Tech Closer to You

Meta is reportedly developing a stylish AI-powered pendant, aiming to bring smart technology closer to users through wearable hardware.

May 31, 20262m read
Nvidia Pushes to Transform Computing Power into a New Financial AssetResearch
Nvidia Pushes to Transform Computing Power into a New Financial Asset

Nvidia teams with major financiers to create a $500B market treating computing power as a new tradable asset class.

Aug 19, 20264m read
Cybersecurity Firm Cyera Nears $12 Billion Valuation Amid Rapid GrowthBig Tech
Cybersecurity Firm Cyera Nears $12 Billion Valuation Amid Rapid Growth

Cyera is close to raising $300 million, pushing its valuation near $12 billion despite current operating losses.

Jun 3, 20262m read
Sam Altman’s Eye-Scanning Startup Faces Layoffs Amid OpenAI’s IPO PlansPolicy & Society
Sam Altman’s Eye-Scanning Startup Faces Layoffs Amid OpenAI’s IPO Plans

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

Jun 9, 20262m read
Safeworld Develops Digital Humans to Build Trust in AI RobotsHow It Works
Safeworld Develops Digital Humans to Build Trust in AI Robots

Safeworld creates digital humans to ensure AI robots interact safely with people, aiming to build trust in artificial intelligence systems.

Oct 5, 20263m read
Libraries See Surge in ‘Avoiding AI’ Workshops as Public Pushes Back Against Big TechBig Tech
Libraries See Surge in ‘Avoiding AI’ Workshops as Public Pushes Back Against Big Tech

Libraries nationwide are hosting popular 'Avoiding AI' workshops as people seek ways to resist AI's growing influence from Big Tech.

Jul 27, 20263m read
Speculation Swirls Over Anthropic and Physical Intelligence Amid OpenAI's Expansion MovesBig Tech
Speculation Swirls Over Anthropic and Physical Intelligence Amid OpenAI's Expansion Moves

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

Jul 22, 20263m read
Understanding the Stir Around Moonshot AI’s Kimi in Silicon Valley and Wall StreetResearch
Understanding the Stir Around Moonshot AI’s Kimi in Silicon Valley and Wall Street

Moonshot AI's chatbot Kimi stirred surprise in Silicon Valley and Wall Street with its advanced capabilities, prompting a reevaluation of AI competition and impact.

Jul 27, 20263m read
Inside the Secretive World of AI Model Developers: What Are They Building and Why the Silence?Startups
Inside the Secretive World of AI Model Developers: What Are They Building and Why the Silence?

AI companies building world models are flush with cash but remain secretive about their projects, leaving the industry guessing about their true innovations.

Sep 21, 20263m read
Meta is Creating an AI-Powered Pendant to Revolutionize Wearable TechResearch
Meta is Creating an AI-Powered Pendant to Revolutionize Wearable Tech

Meta is developing a stylish AI-powered pendant to bring smart assistance directly to wearable tech.

May 31, 20262m read