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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
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
Meta’s AI Reveal Shifts Industry Focus Amid Trust ChallengesAI Tools
Meta’s AI Reveal Shifts Industry Focus Amid Trust Challenges

Meta's new AI announcement captures industry attention, challenging OpenAI and Anthropic while facing ongoing trust issues.

Sep 28, 20263m 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
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
Crusoe Energy Drops $1.25 Billion Plan to Use Boom Supersonic Turbines for AI Data CentersResearch
Crusoe Energy Drops $1.25 Billion Plan to Use Boom Supersonic Turbines for AI Data Centers

Crusoe Energy has paused its $1.25 billion plan to use Boom Supersonic's turbine technology for AI data center power, signaling a shift in strategy.

Sep 26, 20263m read
Nvidia Hits New Revenue High but Expects Slower Growth AheadPolicy & Society
Nvidia Hits New Revenue High but Expects Slower Growth Ahead

Nvidia reports record revenue and $43B in startup investments but expects slower growth in the next quarter.

May 21, 20261m read
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
Why Apple Is Raising Prices Amid the AI Boom and What It Means for YouStartups
Why Apple Is Raising Prices Amid the AI Boom and What It Means for You

Apple is raising prices on popular devices, blaming the AI boom’s growing hardware costs for making tech more expensive.

Jun 28, 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
Trump Announces Creation of Super Intelligence Force to Address AI Safety ConcernsBig Tech
Trump Announces Creation of Super Intelligence Force to Address AI Safety Concerns

Donald Trump unveils the Super Intelligence Force, a new task group aimed at addressing AI safety amid growing concerns over technology's rapid advances.

Oct 5, 20263m read
Top Tech CEOs Commit to Self-Regulate AI Safety in White House AgreementStartups
Top Tech CEOs Commit to Self-Regulate AI Safety in White House Agreement

Leading AI executives signed a voluntary pact at the White House to self-regulate AI safety, aiming to prevent risks without government mandates.

Sep 30, 20264m 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
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
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
OpenAI Unveils Astra, a Powerful Language Model Designed for Cybersecurity TasksBig Tech
OpenAI Unveils Astra, a Powerful Language Model Designed for Cybersecurity Tasks

OpenAI prepares to release Astra, a cybersecurity-focused AI model designed to identify system vulnerabilities with built-in safety controls.

Sep 2, 20263m read
Google's Gemini and OpenAI's ChatGPT Each Surpass One Billion UsersStartups
Google's Gemini and OpenAI's ChatGPT Each Surpass One Billion Users

Google's Gemini and OpenAI's ChatGPT have each surpassed one billion monthly users, highlighting the growing role of conversational AI worldwide.

Aug 12, 20263m read
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
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
Agility Robotics Launches New Training Facility Near Tesla’s Fremont HeadquartersStartups
Agility Robotics Launches New Training Facility Near Tesla’s Fremont Headquarters

Agility Robotics opens a new training center for its Digit robots in Fremont, California, near Tesla’s factory, aiming to advance humanoid robotics development.

Jul 18, 20263m read
GM Unveils Smart EV Tech to Support the Power Grid Amid Rising AI Energy NeedsHow It Works
GM Unveils Smart EV Tech to Support the Power Grid Amid Rising AI Energy Needs

GM introduces vehicle-to-grid tech and sodium-ion batteries to help EVs support the power grid amid growing AI energy demands.

Jun 10, 20262m read
Snap’s New AR Glasses Launch Hits Stock Market HardAI Tools
Snap’s New AR Glasses Launch Hits Stock Market Hard

Snap’s new expensive AR glasses launch caused a drop in its stock, highlighting challenges in bringing high-tech wearables to market.

Jun 18, 20262m 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
Google Unveils New AI Design App Aimed at Everyone from Teachers to Small Business OwnersPolicy & Society
Google Unveils New AI Design App Aimed at Everyone from Teachers to Small Business Owners

Google launches an AI design app that makes creative tools easy for teachers, small business owners, and everyone else to use.

May 20, 20262m read
Nvidia Poised to Surpass $100 Billion in Quarterly Revenue Amid Soaring Data Center DemandPolicy & Society
Nvidia Poised to Surpass $100 Billion in Quarterly Revenue Amid Soaring Data Center Demand

Nvidia projects $108 billion in quarterly revenue, driven by booming data center demand and AI infrastructure growth.

Aug 27, 20263m read
Anthropic’s CEO Calls for Slower AI Development and Greater OversightAI Tools
Anthropic’s CEO Calls for Slower AI Development and Greater Oversight

Anthropic’s CEO urges slowing AI development and opening models to third-party evaluation to ensure safety and responsible progress.

Sep 13, 20264m read
Chinese AI Innovators Challenge U.S. Leadership with Cost-Effective ModelsHow It Works
Chinese AI Innovators Challenge U.S. Leadership with Cost-Effective Models

Chinese AI firms Moonshot and Alibaba introduce cost-effective models challenging U.S. dominance in artificial intelligence.

Jul 20, 20263m read
OpenAI Introduces Text Watermarking for ChatGPT and Codex in Europe Amid AI RegulationResearch
OpenAI Introduces Text Watermarking for ChatGPT and Codex in Europe Amid AI Regulation

OpenAI will embed invisible watermarks in ChatGPT and Codex text in the EU to meet new AI regulations, though heavy editing may hinder detection.

Oct 6, 20263m read
Midjourney Expands Into Astrology by Acquiring Popular App Co-StarBig Tech
Midjourney Expands Into Astrology by Acquiring Popular App Co-Star

Midjourney has acquired Co-Star, merging AI image expertise with personalized astrology to enhance daily horoscopes and user engagement.

Jul 25, 20264m read
Unraveling Ox Alpha: The Enigmatic AI Model Stirring Online SpeculationResearch
Unraveling Ox Alpha: The Enigmatic AI Model Stirring Online Speculation

Ox Alpha, a secretive new AI model, has sparked intense online speculation, raising questions about its origins and potential impact.

Aug 24, 20263m read