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OpenAI plans a $30B fundraising round valuing the company at $1.25T, potentially the highest private valuation ever before its IPO.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lambda is raising $4 billion at a $14.5 billion valuation, preparing for a 2027 IPO with backing from Coatue and Blackstone.

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

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

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

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

Meta plans to issue a new class of non-voting shares to fund AI projects, acquisitions, and employee compensation starting in 2027.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Crusoe raises $3.9B, reaching a $30.9B valuation, to expand data centers and launch modular AI-focused facilities.

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

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

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

Sean Parker is refocusing Stability AI on music, backed by record labels aiming to harness AI for creative innovation.

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

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

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

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