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

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

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

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

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

Al Gore shifts AI risk focus from data center emissions to deeper ethical and societal concerns raised by the AI industry itself.

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

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

Theker raised $85M to build flexible factory robots that can be reconfigured for multiple tasks, unlike traditional specialized machines.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

OpenAI has proposed giving the US government a 5% stake to share AI profits and address public concerns about artificial intelligence.

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

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

OpenAI claims to have solved the nearly century-old Navier-Stokes problem using an advanced AI model, potentially reshaping mathematics and AI research.

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

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

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

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

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