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Europe is pushing back on Washington’s chip war
As ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet told TechCrunch in May, what China can currently buy are older-generation deep ultraviolet tools — gear first shipped about a decade ago — the same machines the MATCH Ac
Jun 25, 2026
Former Infosys chief has a new startup that wants to challenge the IT services world
Backed by Mayfield and Aramco Ventures, Vishal Sikka’s new venture brings together veterans from SAP, Infosys, and VianAI.
Jun 24, 2026
Cerebras stock plunges after earnings as CEO says margin outlook was misunderstood
In its first earnings report since going public, the AI chipmaker forecast a narrower gross margin in its core business, scaring investors.
Jun 24, 2026
AI was supposed to kill engineering jobs, but new data suggests they’re the most resilient
While AI dominates the layoff narrative, engineers are actually making up a larger share of new hires, according to SignalFire data.
Jun 24, 2026
AI researchers continue to leave Google for its rivals
Top AI researchers Jonas Adler and Alexander Pritzel are leaving Google for Anthropic, following departures from top scientists Noam Shazeer and John Jumper.
Jun 24, 2026
India’s MoEngage bets that the future of marketing is millions of AI agents
MoEngage’s acquisition of an AI agent startup signals a shift toward 1:1 hyper-personalization in digital marketing and customer engagement.
Jun 23, 2026·3 min read
White House drastically shortens deadline for dropping quantum-vulnerable crypto
The White House accelerates the transition to post-quantum cryptography, signaling urgent national security concerns over 'harvest now, decrypt later' threats.
Jun 23, 2026·3 min read
Oracle’s 21,000 layoffs help drive its debt-fueled AI investments
Oracle pivots to AI growth through 21,000 layoffs and massive debt-fueled data center expansion, challenging cloud giants Google, Microsoft, and AWS.
Jun 23, 2026·3 min read
Anthropic’s Claude Tag is learning your company, one Slack message at a time
Anthropic's new Slack integration, Claude Tag, signals a shift toward persistent AI teammates that capture institutional knowledge and enterprise workflows.
Jun 23, 2026·3 min read
4 days left to save up to $190 on TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026
TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 highlights a shift in the AI startup ecosystem toward operational resilience and discipline over hype-driven growth.
Jun 23, 2026·3 min read
The running list: major tech layoffs in 2026 where employers cited AI
An analysis of the 2026 tech layoff wave driven by AI integration, examining the shift from pandemic-era bloating to lean, automated operations.
Jun 23, 2026·3 min read
OpenAI launches new initiative to help find and patch open-source bugs
OpenAI's new initiative to secure open-source software via AI-driven bug detection marks a major shift in the cybersecurity landscape.
Jun 23, 2026·3 min read
The AI world is getting ‘loopy’
Explore the rise of 'loopy' AI agents: autonomous swarms that operate in continuous cycles to automate complex enterprise workflows without human intervention.
Jun 22, 2026·3 min read
AI chipmaker Groq confirms $650M raise, re-staffs after Nvidia’s $20B not-acqui-hire deal
Groq secures $650M in Series D funding to scale its LPU technology and compete with Nvidia in the specialized AI inference market.
Jun 22, 2026·3 min read
Nvidia wants to cut data center water use, but that’s not the same as fixing AI’s water problem
Nvidia’s new liquid-to-air cooling systems aim to reduce data center water consumption, but the broader environmental impact of AI power needs remains high.
Jun 22, 2026·3 min read
When the Trump administration cracks down on Anthropic, who benefits?
Analysis of the Trump administration's scrutiny of Anthropic and its potential effects on the competitive landscape and geopolitical AI race.
Jun 21, 2026·3 min read
Beyond Siri: Here are the practical AI features coming to your iPhone in iOS 27
Explore the practical AI advancements in iOS 27 beyond Siri, focusing on system-wide integration, productivity enhancements, and Apple’s edge in privacy.
Jun 21, 2026·2 min read
Signal’s Meredith Whittaker wants you to remember that AI chatbots ‘are not your friends’
Signal President Meredith Whittaker warns against the anthropomorphization of AI, highlighting the corporate interests behind consumer chatbots.
Jun 20, 2026·3 min read
In the Weights is your new AI-centric vanity search
Exploring 'In the Weights,' a new AI ranking tool that measures intellectual influence in LLM training data and the rise of the machine-learning vanity search.
Jun 20, 2026·3 min read
Nobel laureate John Jumper is leaving DeepMind for rival Anthropic
Nobel Prize winner John Jumper's move from Google DeepMind to Anthropic signals a major shift in the AI talent war and the future of AI for science.
Jun 20, 2026·3 min read
From PGP to Mythos: a brief history of export controls that didn’t stop anyone
Analysis of why export controls on AI models like Anthropic’s Mythos face the same historical failures as 1990s PGP encryption restrictions.
Jun 19, 2026·3 min read
Is the US government’s Anthropic ban accidentally helping the brand?
Analyzing the US government's ban on Anthropic’s Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models and its impact on the AI security landscape and market competition.
Jun 19, 2026·3 min read
The US banned Anthropic’s Fable 5 release, but the numbers don’t seem to care
Analysis of the US government's intervention in Anthropic's Fable 5 release and its implications for AI regulation and cybersecurity.
Jun 19, 2026·3 min read
Billionaire Ambani wants AI in every call, app, and home
Reliance Industries' Mukesh Ambani unveils JIO AI-Cloud, aiming to democratize AI across India's telecommunications infra and set a global scale precedent.
Jun 19, 2026·3 min read
The CEO of Allbirds’ new AI biz has a plan, but no team
Former Allbirds CEO Joey Zwillinger launches a stealth AI venture with substantial seed funding but no team, signaling a shift toward lean AI startups.
Jun 19, 2026·3 min read
The US says ASML’s top chip tool may be in China, but how?
A look into reports of ASML’s EUV technology in China, exploring export controls, the used equipment market, and the geopolitical stakes for chipmaking.
Jun 19, 2026·3 min read
Source: Elastic agrees to buy CRV-backed DeductiveAI for up to $85M
Elastic acquires DeductiveAI for $85 million, signaling a major shift toward proactive AI-driven observability and automated software maintenance.
Jun 19, 2026·3 min read
Microsoft discovers new lightweight backdoor that steals cryptocurrency
Microsoft researchers uncover 'Crypto Clipper,' a sophisticated malware strain using Tor and USB drives to intercept cryptocurrency transactions.
Jun 18, 2026·3 min read
AI inference startup Baseten reportedly raising $1.5B months after its last mega-round
AI inference startup Baseten is reportedly raising $1.5 billion at a $13 billion valuation, highlighting the industry's pivot from training to deployment.
Jun 18, 2026·3 min read
Snap spins off AI video team into new company, Dotmo, due to costs
Snap Inc. spins off its AI video research team into Dotmo, a move highlighting the massive infrastructure costs and strategic pivots facing social media firms.
Jun 18, 2026·3 min read
OpenAI is bringing on some big guns in the lead-up to its IPO
OpenAI signals IPO readiness by hiring tech luminary Noam Shazeer and policy expert Dean Ball, bridging the gap between raw innovation and regulation.
Jun 18, 2026·3 min read
Apple patches high-severity eavesdropping vulnerability in Beats Studio Buds
Apple issues a critical security fix for Beats Studio Buds, addressing a bluetooth pairing vulnerability that allowed potential eavesdropping.
Jun 18, 2026·3 min read
Before SpaceX IPO, investors in China secretly acquired stakes
New reports reveal secret Chinese investment in SpaceX via shell companies, sparking national security concerns over sensitive aerospace technology.
Jun 18, 2026·3 min read
How to turn off AI in your Google Docs
Google's aggressive integration of Gemini AI into Google Docs has sparked a pushback from users seeking distraction-free environments.
Jun 18, 2026·3 min read
Roelof Botha joins SpaceX’s board of directors
Sequoia’s Roelof Botha joins SpaceX’s board following its historic IPO, signaling a new era of institutional governance for the space giant.
Jun 17, 2026·3 min read
After unveiling ridiculously expensive AR glasses, Snap’s stock takes a dive
Snap’s new AR Spectacles reveal a divide between technical ambition and market reality as high costs and developer-only access rattle investors.
Jun 17, 2026·3 min read
NEA’s Tiffany Luck says enterprises are still figuring out their AI ROI
NEA’s Tiffany Luck discusses the shift from AI experimentation to ROI scrutiny as enterprises grapple with rising token costs and deployment scales.
Jun 17, 2026·3 min read
Massive breach spills credentials for thousands of sensitive networks
A massive credential breach involving major tech firms and defense contractors reveals a critical vulnerability in the global digital supply chain.
Jun 17, 2026·3 min read
Tesco moving 40,000 server workloads off VMware amid Broadcom's “abusive conduct”
Tesco sues Broadcom over 175% VMware price hikes, signaling a major corporate exodus from the dominant virtualization platform under new ownership.
Jun 17, 2026·3 min read
"Dangerous" AI models are coming no matter what
As frontier AI models gain advanced hacking capabilities, the tech industry faces a precarious shift from controlled safety to inevitable proliferation.
Jun 17, 2026·3 min read
Anthropic’s latest feud with the Trump admin may actually help it, sales data suggests
Analysis of Anthropic's surging enterprise growth despite political headwinds and the broader implications for the AI market.
Jun 16, 2026·3 min read
Year of free HPE software a “step in the correct direction” in VMware rivalry
HPE targets Broadcom's VMware customers with a free year of virtualization software, marking a strategic shift in the enterprise cloud infrastructure market.
Jun 16, 2026·3 min read
SpaceX valuation balloons to $2.6T, briefly passes Amazon
SpaceX's valuation surge to $2.6 trillion signals a massive market shift from retail dominance to space infrastructure as Elon Musk’s firm rivals Amazon.
Jun 16, 2026·3 min read
Android 17 launches with new multitasking tools as Google expands Gemini features
Google launches Android 17 and Wear OS 7, integrating advanced Gemini AI features and multitasking tools to redefine the mobile and wearable ecosystems.
Jun 16, 2026·3 min read
Sixty percent of US consumers say ‘AI’ in brand messaging is a turnoff, survey finds
A new WordPress VIP survey reveals a growing disconnect between corporate AI adoption and consumer trust, as 'AI' branding becomes a marketing liability.
Jun 16, 2026·3 min read
Sundar Pichai faces boos, walkout at Stanford graduation ceremony over Google’s Israel, ICE ties
Sundar Pichai's Stanford commencement speech was met with protests over Project Nimbus, highlighting the growing ethical rift in AI defense contracting.
Jun 15, 2026·3 min read
The US government’s Anthropic models ban was never about an AI jailbreak
Analysis of the U.S. government's intervention regarding Anthropic's cybersecurity models and its implications for the future of AI regulation and trade.
Jun 15, 2026·3 min read
Meta’s new ‘AI Mode’ on Facebook pulls from public info across its platforms
Meta integrates generative AI into the Facebook feed, leveraging public user data from across its ecosystem to drive engagement and challenge search rivals.
Jun 15, 2026·3 min read
SpaceX is public: Everything you need to know post-IPO
SpaceX’s transition to a public company marks a historic shift for the aerospace industry, challenging traditional market dynamics and investor expectations.
Jun 15, 2026·3 min read
Users cry foul after AMD stripped memory crypto from its consumer CPUs
AMD faces backlash for removing Transparent Secure Memory Encryption (TSME) from consumer Ryzen CPUs, raising concerns over security and market segmentation.
Jun 15, 2026·3 min read
As AI companies race to go public, who else is along for the ride?
Analysis of the AI 'exit' landscape as startups eye IPOs, secondary markets, and the influence of SpaceX’s financial model on the tech industry.
Jun 14, 2026·3 min read
As Anthropic suspends access to new models, India debates its AI future
Anthropic's restricted access in India sparks a national debate on digital sovereignty and the urgent need for domestic foundational AI models.
Jun 14, 2026·3 min read
Meta reportedly moves to unwind $2B Manus deal after Beijing’s demand
Meta begins reversing its $2 billion acquisition of Manus following regulatory pressure from Beijing, signaling a new era of geopolitical tech tension.
Jun 14, 2026·3 min read
KPMG pulls report on AI usage due to apparent hallucinations
KPMG retracts an AI adoption report after LLM hallucinations caused errors, signaling a cautionary moment for corporate thought leadership in the AI age.
Jun 13, 2026·3 min read
Amazon CEO reportedly raised Anthropic model concerns before government crackdown
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy reportedly flagged security risks in Anthropic's Claude models, triggering a sudden global cutoff and highlighting AI safety tensions.
Jun 13, 2026·3 min read
OpenAI faces investigation from state attorneys general
State attorneys general launch an investigation into OpenAI’s advertising and health data practices, intensifying regulatory pressure on the AI industry leader.
Jun 13, 2026·3 min read
Andrew Yang thinks the next big startup opportunity is lowering the cost of living
Andrew Yang pivots to 'cost-of-living' tech, urging startups to target housing, food, and telecom costs through AI-driven deflationary business models.
Jun 13, 2026·3 min read
Anthropic’s safety warnings may have just backfired — the government has pulled the plug on its most powerful AI
The UK government’s removal of Anthropic’s Claude 3.5 Sonnet from public procurement highlights the growing tension between AI safety research and commercial us
Jun 13, 2026·2 min read
SpaceX IPO: Live updates on everything you need to know
An editorial analysis of SpaceX’s potential IPO, exploring market timing, the Starship/Starlink capital engine, and the implications for the space economy.
Jun 12, 2026·3 min read
Meta’s months-old AI unit is a soul-crushing gulag, say the engineers stuck inside it
An editorial analysis of the reported cultural crisis within Meta's AI division and its implications for the company's race against OpenAI and Google.
Jun 12, 2026·3 min read
Chinese cybercrime operation that used AI to scam ‘hundreds of thousands of victims’ sued by Google
Google sues 'Outsider Enterprise' for using AI to scale a massive SMS fraud campaign, signaling a new era of AI-driven cyber litigation.
Jun 12, 2026·3 min read
PeopleSoft 0-day affecting hundreds of organizations steals gigabytes of data
A critical zero-day exploit in Oracle PeopleSoft has enabled massive data theft across hundreds of organizations, exposing vulnerabilities in legacy ERP systems
Jun 12, 2026·3 min read
Cheaper, faster, and culturally aware, Avataar’s video AI is built for India’s scale
Avataar AI launches efficient, hyper-realistic video generation tailored for India's e-commerce, offering a cost-effective alternative to global models.
Jun 12, 2026·3 min read
Theker just raised $85M to build the factory robot that doesn’t specialize in anything
Theker’s $85M funding round signals a shift toward modular robotics, challenging the humanoid trend with adaptable, task-agnostic industrial automation.
Jun 12, 2026·3 min read
Jeff Bezos’s Prometheus raises $12B to build an ‘artificial general engineer’ for the physical world
Prometheus, backed by Jeff Bezos, raises $12B at a $41B valuation to pioneer 'Artificial General Engineering' for robotics and drug discovery.
Jun 12, 2026·3 min read
SpaceX officially prices shares at $135 in the largest IPO ever
SpaceX prices shares at $135 in a historic IPO, marking a shift for Elon Musk’s aerospace firm and the broader global capital markets.
Jun 11, 2026·2 min read
SpaceX SPV investors won’t know their true holdings until post-IPO lock-ups lift
SpaceX’s reliance on Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) creates significant risks for secondary market investors awaiting a potential IPO.
Jun 11, 2026·3 min read
Opendoor’s India exit is fueling a bigger conversation about AI and outsourcing
Opendoor's exit from India highlights how AI is reshaping the Global Capability Center (GCC) model and the future of white-collar outsourcing.
Jun 11, 2026·3 min read
Anthropic’s Dario Amodei has just one direct report
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei narrows his direct reports to one, signaling a shift toward research focus and organizational scaling in the AI arms race.
Jun 11, 2026·3 min read
xAI fired an engineer who raised alarms about Grok safety, new lawsuit claims
A former xAI engineer alleges wrongful termination after raising safety concerns about Grok. The lawsuit highlights the tension between AI speed and safety.
Jun 10, 2026·3 min read
Fresh off bond sale, Amazon borrows $17.5B from banks as AI spending continues
Amazon secures $17.5B in bank loans as AI infrastructure costs soar, signaling a shift toward aggressive debt-funded expansion in the tech sector.
Jun 10, 2026·3 min read
‘AI-pilled’ firms spend $7,500 per employee each month on AI
Analysis of the Ramp AI Index showing top firms spending $7,500 monthly per employee on AI and how this investment redefines corporate productivity.
Jun 10, 2026·3 min read
Google just fired a warning shot in the AI subscription price wars
Google's latest pricing shift for Gemini signals a new phase in the AI subscription wars, prioritizing user acquisition over immediate margins.
Jun 10, 2026·3 min read
How Justin Ernest invested nearly $500M into hot startups without a traditional VC fund
Explore how Justin Ernest’s Sabertooth VC bypassed traditional fund structures to invest $500M in Anthropic, SpaceX, and high-growth AI startups.
Jun 9, 2026·3 min read
Locked in heated rivalry with researcher, Microsoft fixes 0-day they disclosed
Microsoft patches a critical zero-day vulnerability following a public dispute with security researchers, highlighting tensions in bug disclosure.
Jun 9, 2026·3 min read
Hey, Siri, here’s what I actually want from AI
An editorial analysis of the challenges facing AI assistants as Apple and Google race to integrate LLMs into personal operating systems.
Jun 9, 2026·3 min read
Anthropic’s Fable 5 can make weirdly fun video games with the click of a button
Anthropic's Fable 5 enters the generative gaming space, enabling 'vibe coders' to build functional video games via natural language prompts.
Jun 9, 2026·3 min read
High-severity vulnerability in Linux caused by a single faulty character
A single-character flaw in the Linux kernel exposes a high-severity use-after-free vulnerability, highlighting the fragility of modern digital infrastructure.
Jun 9, 2026·3 min read
Why Apple’s slow-and-steady AI bet is starting to look pretty smart
Apple's Apple Intelligence strategy suggests a shift from the rapid AI arms race to a focus on user experience, privacy, and long-term ecosystem stability.
Jun 9, 2026·3 min read
Mercor’s Brendan Foody calls out Sequoia, accusing it of ‘dual-pricing’ valuation tricks
Mercor CEO Brendan Foody accuses Sequoia Capital of 'dual-pricing' equity, sparking a debate on transparency in venture capital valuation practices.
Jun 9, 2026·3 min read
As OpenAI files for IPO, Sam Altman’s eye-scanning company is doing layoffs, report says
Tools for Humanity, the firm behind Worldcoin, faces layoffs and revenue struggles just as Sam Altman prepares for a landmark OpenAI IPO.
Jun 8, 2026·3 min read
Apple’s WWDC AI demos looked more real after $250M false ad settlement
Apple’s WWDC 2026 AI demos signal a shift toward realism following a $250M false advertising settlement, prioritizing transparency over polished marketing.
Jun 8, 2026·3 min read
OpenAI files confidentially for IPO, following Anthropic
OpenAI and Anthropic have both filed for confidential IPOs, signaling a major shift in the AI industry toward public market accountability and liquidity.
Jun 8, 2026·3 min read
For the 2nd time in weeks, Microsoft packages laced with credential stealer
A series of malicious Python packages on PyPI target AI coding agents, highlighting a new frontier in automated supply chain attacks within the AI ecosystem.
Jun 8, 2026·3 min read
Is this the dawn of the Tokenpocalypse?
As AI firms eye public markets, the era of subsidized API costs is ending. Explore the impact of rising token prices on the global software economy.
Jun 7, 2026·3 min read
Notion restores access to Anthropic after service disruption
Notion restores access to Anthropic’s Claude after a service outage, highlighting the risks of high dependence on single AI model providers.
Jun 7, 2026·3 min read
OpenAI is still working on that ‘super app’
OpenAI is reportedly pivoting from its chatbot roots toward a multifunctional 'super app' that integrates AI agents and specialized productivity tools.
Jun 7, 2026·3 min read
OpenAI unveils Lockdown Mode to protect sensitive data from prompt injection attacks
OpenAI introduces Lockdown Mode for ChatGPT to mitigate prompt injection risks and protect sensitive data in enterprise and personal AI use.
Jun 6, 2026·3 min read
What to expect from WWDC 2026: Siri’s highly anticipated revamp and Apple Intelligence updates
Apple prepares its most significant AI overhaul at WWDC, focusing on a generative Siri and the new 'Apple Intelligence' ecosystem architecture.
Jun 6, 2026·3 min read
Sriram Krishnan is leaving his role as White House AI advisor
Sriram Krishnan departs his formal White House role to launch a private AI policy institution, signaling a shift in how the Trump administration manages tech.
Jun 6, 2026·3 min read
The Trump administration might take an equity stake in OpenAI
Analysis of the Trump administration's potential equity stake in OpenAI and its implications for the AI industry and national security.
Jun 6, 2026·3 min read
How a USB-connected speaker can infect a PC without ever being touched
Security researchers uncover a bypass in Creative's soundbar firmware that allows local USB devices to gain full PC access without user interaction.
Jun 5, 2026·3 min read
Startup Battlefield 200 applications officially close in 3 days
TechCrunch Disrupt's Startup Battlefield 200 remains a critical barometer for AI and hardware innovation amidst a shifting venture capital climate.
Jun 5, 2026·3 min read
Google will pay SpaceX $920M per month for compute
Google signs a massive $920M monthly compute deal with SpaceX, signaling a strategic shift in AI infrastructure and satellite-based processing.
Jun 5, 2026·3 min read
The most interesting startups right now want to get you off your phone
New startups like Board and the Cyberdeck movement are pivotally shifting focus from screen addiction to physical presence and tangible computing.
Jun 5, 2026·3 min read
The token bill comes due: Inside the industry scramble to manage AI’s runaway costs
Examine the AI industry's pivot toward cost efficiency and fiscal responsibility as the era of subsidized experimentation yields to economic necessity.
Jun 5, 2026·3 min read
The ‘together tech’ wave might be the most intriguing startup bet of 2026
Explore the 'together tech' movement: a burgeoning startup trend prioritizing physical connection and sensory hardware over digital AI isolation.
Jun 5, 2026·3 min read
Mira Murati steps back into the spotlight, carefully
Former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati is re-emerging as she plans a new AI startup, signaling a major shift in the competitive landscape for generative models.
Jun 5, 2026·3 min read
Ahead of its IPO, Anthropic’s Daniela Amodei shrugs off doubts about AI’s returns
Anthropic President Daniela Amodei addresses ROI skepticism as the AI lab projects staggering revenue growth ahead of a potential IPO.
Jun 4, 2026·3 min read
Airbnb’s Brian Chesky plans to launch a new AI lab
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky announces a new internal AI lab, pivoting toward a specialized, vertically integrated application layer for the travel sector.
Jun 4, 2026·3 min read
Defense tech, AI, and fundraising take center stage at StrictlyVC Los Angeles on June 18
StrictlyVC Los Angeles highlights the surging intersection of AI and defense technology as venture capital shifts toward national security and aerospace.
Jun 4, 2026·3 min read
Dashlane explains how attackers managed to download encrypted password vaults
An analysis of the Dashlane credential stuffing attack, exploring its mechanics, the vulnerability of encrypted vaults, and the shift in cybercrime tactics.
Jun 4, 2026·3 min read
Lovable signs multiyear deal with Google Cloud to up usage 5x, source says
Explore Lovable's multiyear deal with Google Cloud and Anthropic, signaling a major shift in the low-code AI development landscape.
Jun 3, 2026·3 min read
Can't make sense of Dashlane's vault theft notification? You're not alone.
Dashlane's vague security disclosure raises concerns over digital vault safety and the transparency standards of password management firms.
Jun 3, 2026·3 min read
Alphabet’s record-breaking $85B raise for Google’s AI business is a helluva good signal
Alphabet's landmark $85 billion capital raise signals a new era of aggressive AI infrastructure investment and sets a high bar for Silicon Valley's giants.
Jun 3, 2026·3 min read
Google’s Dreambeans, its weirdest-named AI tool to date, will turn your life into a cartoon
Google’s Dreambeans leverages personal data to create AI-illustrated narratives, marking a shift toward personalized, generative lifestyle content.
Jun 3, 2026·3 min read
Amazon will show AI product images when you search for some reason
Amazon integrates AI-generated imagery into search results, blending visual search with synthetic content to reshape the e-commerce discovery experience.
Jun 3, 2026·3 min read
Cyera eyes $12B valuation at 80x ARR multiple despite operating losses
Cyera's reported $12B valuation target signals a massive bet on AI-driven data security and the emergence of 'DSPM' as a critical enterprise category.
Jun 2, 2026·3 min read
Uber caps employee AI spending after blowing through budget in 4 months
Uber implements strict AI spending caps after depleting its annual budget in four months, signaling a shift from 'AI everywhere' to ROI-focused fiscal logic.
Jun 2, 2026·3 min read
New Microsoft tool lets devs spin up AI behavior tests using text descriptions
Microsoft’s open source ASSET framework simplifies AI evaluation, allowing developers to generate complex behavioral tests using simple natural language.
Jun 2, 2026·3 min read
Martin Scorsese becomes the latest — and most unlikely — Hollywood voice for AI
Martin Scorsese adopts AI for storyboarding, sparking a new conversation on the balance between cinematic tradition and generative technology.
Jun 2, 2026·3 min read
Microsoft launches Scout, an OpenClaw-inspired personal assistant
Microsoft unveils Scout at Build, a new AI personal assistant for Microsoft 365 inspired by OpenClaw's flexible and agentic architecture.
Jun 2, 2026·3 min read
Alphabet plans to raise $80B to pay for AI buildout
Alphabet seeks $80 billion to fund a massive AI infrastructure expansion as demand for generative AI services outpaces current data center capacity.
Jun 1, 2026·3 min read
Nvidia chases $200B CPU market with AI agent PCs from Microsoft, Dell, and HP
Nvidia pivots toward the CPU market through AI agent integration on PC, challenging Intel and AMD via partnerships with Microsoft, Dell, and HP.
Jun 1, 2026·3 min read
Florida sues OpenAI, Sam Altman, in first-of-its-kind lawsuit over violent incidents
Florida’s legal action against OpenAI and Sam Altman tests AI liability for real-world violence, challenging Section 230 protections in the age of LLMs.
Jun 1, 2026·3 min read
Dozens of Red Hat packages backdoored through its official NPM channel
Red Hat’s NPM account breach highlights growing threats to open-source supply chains and the vulnerability of official developer repositories.
Jun 1, 2026·3 min read
Water access is now a risk factor in SpaceX’s IPO
SpaceX identifies water scarcity as a critical risk factor for its AI data centers, signaling a shift in how tech firms approach infrastructure and ESG.
Jun 1, 2026·3 min read
Erin Brockovich takes aim at data center secrecy
Erin Brockovich joins the fight against data center expansion, targeting the environmental impact and resource consumption of the AI infrastructure boom.
May 31, 2026·3 min read
Making sense of the debate over AI psychosis
Explore 'AI psychosis' in Silicon Valley: the psychological and strategic risks of billionaire obsession with AGI and existential narratives.
May 31, 2026·3 min read
SoftBank says it will invest up to €75 billion to build French data centers
SoftBank commits €75 billion to build 5GW of data center capacity in France, signaling a massive bet on European AI infrastructure and energy stability.
May 30, 2026·3 min read
‘What a joke’: Github Copilot’s new token-based billing spurs consternation among devs
GitHub Copilot shifts to token-based billing for Copilot Extensions, sparking developer backlash and signaling a shift in AI cost management.
May 30, 2026·3 min read
Meta is reportedly developing an AI pendant
Meta is reportedly developing an AI-powered pendant, signaling a shift toward multimodal wearables in the race for post-smartphone hardware.
May 30, 2026·3 min read
I put Google’s 24/7 AI assistant Gemini Spark to work, and it’s actually pretty useful
Google's Gemini Spark introduces 24/7 proactive AI assistance, blurring the lines between productivity tools and lifestyle management.
May 30, 2026·3 min read
As the browser wars heat up, here are the hottest alternatives to Chrome and Safari in 2026
Explore the 2026 browser landscape as AI integration and vertical specialization challenge the long-standing dominance of Google Chrome and Apple Safari.
May 30, 2026·3 min read
Coders are refusing to work without AI — and that could come back to bite them
AI coding tools are driving productivity but raising long-term concerns about code quality, technical debt, and the future of software engineering expertise.
May 29, 2026·3 min read
So you’ve heard these AI terms and nodded along; let’s fix that
An analysis of the foundational lexicon driving the AI era and why precise terminology is essential for business, regulation, and public trust.
May 29, 2026·3 min read
Botnet of more than 17 million devices dismantled
Global law enforcement dismantles a massive 17-million device botnet linked to a Russian residential proxy network, marking a major win for cybersecurity.
May 29, 2026·3 min read
What happens when companies become too AI-pilled?
Analysis of 'AI psychosis' in corporate strategy, examining the risks of aggressive automation and the disconnect between leadership and labor.
May 29, 2026·3 min read
After Nvidia’s $20B not-acqui-hire, AI chip startup Groq reportedly raising $650M
AI chipmaker Groq is reportedly raising over $600M as it shifts focus to high-speed inference services, challenging Nvidia's dominance in the AI hardware space.
May 29, 2026·3 min read
Cognition’s Scott Wu says AI coding agents shouldn’t replace humans
Cognition CEO Scott Wu discusses the role of Devin, the first AI software engineer, in the future of programming and human-AI collaboration.
May 29, 2026·3 min read
Today is the last day to apply to speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
As the call for speakers for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 closes, we analyze the shifting editorial focus of the tech industry’s most influential stage.
May 29, 2026·3 min read
Final 24 hours to save up to $410 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket
As TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 approaches, the event underscores a shift from AI experimentation to industrial-scale implementation and startup survival.
May 29, 2026·3 min read
Does your CEO have AI psychosis? Aaron Levie thinks most of them do.
Box CEO Aaron Levie warns of 'AI psychosis' as executives rush to replace human workers with unproven AI agents, risking long-term corporate stability.
May 29, 2026·3 min read
Kiwibit’s AI-powered bird feeder is my new backyard buddy
Kiwibit’s smart bird feeder merges AI-driven avian identification with gamified wildlife conservation, signaling a new era for specialized consumer hardware.
May 29, 2026·3 min read
This chip startup just raised $135M on a bet that AI’s biggest bottleneck isn’t compute — it’s memory
XCENA raises $135M to address the AI 'memory wall,' challenging NVIDIA’s dominance by prioritizing data transfer efficiency over raw processing power.
May 29, 2026·3 min read
Glean’s top line crosses $300M as AI budget-cutting becomes its major selling point
Enterprise AI search startup Glean hits $300M ARR, proving that search remains the most lucrative application for generative AI in the workplace.
May 29, 2026·3 min read
The internet is being rebuilt for machines
Amazon and Cloudflare are redesigning the internet’s architecture to support AI agents, marking a shift from human-centric to machine-first infrastructure.
May 28, 2026·3 min read
Fed up with vibe coders, dev sneaks data-nuking prompt injection into their code
An examination of professional backlash against AI-generated code and the emergence of 'logic bombs' designed to sabotage automated agents.
May 28, 2026·3 min read
Asana acquires no-code agent-builder StackAI
Asana's acquisition of StackAI signals a major shift toward autonomous enterprise workflows and low-code agentic AI for project management.
May 28, 2026·3 min read
Anthropic raises $65 billion, nears $1T valuation ahead of IPO
Anthropic secures $65 billion Series H at a $965 billion valuation, signaling the peak of private AI investment and a likely transition to public markets.
May 28, 2026·3 min read
Just like gold and oil, we’ll soon be able to trade AI token futures
Exchanges are developing AI token futures, transforming compute into a tradeable commodity akin to oil. Explore the shift to an 'Inference Economy.'
May 28, 2026·3 min read
In just 3 weeks, StrictlyVC is coming to Los Angeles
StrictlyVC heads to Los Angeles on June 18, highlighting the city's rise as a dual-use technology and 'hard tech' hub for venture capital.
May 28, 2026·3 min read
Anthropic releases Opus 4.8 with new ‘dynamic workflow’ tool
Anthropic's Opus 4.8 launch introduces Dynamic Workflows, a breakthrough in multi-agent orchestration for enterprise AI automation.
May 28, 2026·3 min read
How long is Anthropic’s lease with SpaceX? Opinions vary
Elon Musk and SpaceX reveal conflicting timelines for Anthropic’s massive compute deal, raising questions about AI infrastructure and industry rivalries.
May 28, 2026·3 min read
Sesame, the conversational AI startup from Oculus founders, launches its iOS app
Sesame, founded by Oculus veterans, launches its iOS app, signaling a shift toward high-fidelity, emotionally intelligent conversational AI agents.
May 28, 2026·3 min read
Sneak peek at new Siri app reveals Apple’s plans to take on ChatGPT and more
Apple's leaked 'Siri' app and iOS 27 features signal a shift toward agentic AI, positioning the company to compete directly with ChatGPT and Gemini.
May 28, 2026·3 min read
Why Google’s AI can’t spell Google (or anything else)
Explore why advanced AI models like Google's Gemini struggle with basic spelling and what this says about the architecture of LLMs.
May 28, 2026·3 min read
Websites have a new way to spy on visitors: analyzing their SSD activity
Researchers discover a new browser-based side-channel attack that uses SSD performance patterns to deanonymize web users and track online activity.
May 27, 2026·3 min read
In more good news for Amazon, Snowflake signs $6B deal with AWS for AI CPU chips
Snowflake’s $6 billion deal with AWS signals a shift toward custom silicon and away from Nvidia’s dominance in the AI infrastructure market.
May 27, 2026·3 min read
Payroll startup Remote says it grew revenue 50% per employee without adding headcount
Payroll leader Remote reaches $300M ARR and profitability by leveraging AI to boost productivity by 50% without increasing headcount.
May 27, 2026·3 min read
Your SEO strategy is optimized for a search engine that no longer exists.
Google's transition to AI Overviews is dismantling the traditional SEO playbook, forcing brands to rethink visibility in an era of zero-click search.
May 27, 2026·3 min read
Meta launches Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp subscriptions, with more to come, including AI plans
Meta expands paid subscriptions and AI-exclusive features under the Meta One brand, signaling a pivot toward recurring revenue and premium AI tools.
May 27, 2026·3 min read
AI coding startup Cognition raises $1B at $25B pre-money valuation
AI coding startup Cognition hits a $2B valuation and $492M revenue run rate, signaling a massive shift in the software development market.
May 27, 2026·3 min read
Startup Battlefield 200 applications close today: Nominate a founder or submit your startup
As applications close for TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield 200, we analyze how the platform remains a vital gatekeeper for early-stage AI innovation.
May 27, 2026·2 min read
ElevenLabs’ new music-generation model can switch genres mid-track
ElevenLabs unveils a pioneering music generation model featuring mid-track genre switching and precise regional regeneration for professional audio workflows.
May 27, 2026·3 min read
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Early Bird ticket savings end in 3 days
As TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 approaches, the conference transitions from a startup showcase to a central arena for AI regulation and infrastructure strategy.
May 27, 2026·3 min read
SOND, a sleep tech startup from Bose’s former head of sleep, exits stealth with $7M
SOND exits stealth with $7M and Dreambuds, a closed-loop sleep wearable utilizing 12 physiological signals to optimize rest through real-time audio.
May 27, 2026·3 min read
DuckDuckGo installs are up 30% as users reject being ‘force-fed’ Google’s AI Search
DuckDuckGo sees a 30% surge in installs as users rebel against Google’s transition from search engine to AI agent platform.
May 26, 2026·2 min read
Millions of AI agents imperiled by critical vulnerability in open source package
A critical vulnerability in the Starlette framework exposed millions of AI agents to SSRF attacks, highlighting fragile dependencies in the autonomous AI stack.
May 26, 2026·3 min read
OpenRouter more than doubles valuation to $1.3B in a year
OpenRouter secures $113 million Series B at a $1.3B valuation, signaling a shift toward model-agnostic infrastructure in the generative AI market.
May 26, 2026·3 min read
This startup is betting India’s gig economy can train the world’s robots
Human Archive is tapping India's gig economy to collect massive real-world data for robotics AI, signaling a shift toward physical intelligence training.
May 26, 2026·3 min read
Universal Music Group and TikTok renew agreement to combat unauthorized AI music
UMG and TikTok forge a new licensing deal to tackle AI-generated deepfakes and ensure artist compensation, signaling a Shift in the music industry.
May 26, 2026·2 min read
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Early Bird ticket rates end May 29
As TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 approaches, the AI industry shifts from speculative growth to a focus on sustainable infrastructure and ethical governance.
May 26, 2026·3 min read
What ClickUp’s mass layoff tells us about the future of work
ClickUp's transition from human labor to AI agents signals a transformative shift in the SaaS productivity market and the future of corporate headcount.
May 25, 2026·3 min read
The pope’s AI encyclical isn’t really about AI
Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical on AI critiques systemic power concentration and the erosion of human agency in the digital age.
May 25, 2026·3 min read
Startup Battlefield 200 applications close in days: Apply before May 27
Explore how the Startup Battlefield 200 is redefining early-stage AI funding as TechCrunch opens final applications for its prestigious 2024 cohort.
May 25, 2026·3 min read
5 days left: Save up to $410 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 passes before prices increase
As TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 approaches, the AI industry shifts from speculative venture capital to a focus on sustainable infrastructure and global regulation.
May 25, 2026·3 min read
US's big bet on quantum computing may not be entirely legal
Federal audit questions the legality and necessity of the US government's $25 million quantum computing investment in a startup foundry.
May 25, 2026·3 min read
Everyone is navigating AI security in real time — even Google
Explore the evolving landscape of AI security as tech giants like Google navigate the risks of generative AI, prompt injection, and rapid deployment.
May 24, 2026·3 min read
I tried Amazon’s Bee wearable and am both intrigued and slightly creeped out
Amazon's Bee wearable marks a shift toward passive, ambient AI, raising critical questions about privacy and the future of human-machine interaction.
May 24, 2026·3 min read
Ferrari is using IBM’s AI to create F1 superfans
IBM and Scuderia Ferrari HP launch a new AI-driven fan engagement platform, signaling a shift in how sports brands utilize data to build global loyalty.
May 23, 2026·3 min read
Elon Musk has given up on solar power (on Earth)
Elon Musk’s shift from solar energy to gas-powered AI and orbital data centers marks a major strategic pivot with massive implications for the tech industry.
May 23, 2026·3 min read
AI is being used to resurrect the voices of dead pilots
The NTSB grapples with AI-driven voice reconstruction of cockpit recordings, raising profound legal, ethical, and privacy questions for the aviation industry.
May 22, 2026·3 min read
Google goes for the glitter with disco-ball icons: ‘Are y’all sure you still want this?’
Google’s 'disco-ball' aesthetic for the Pixel home screen signals a shift toward maximalism and playful personalization in the mobile OS market.
May 22, 2026·3 min read
How VCs and founders use inflated ‘ARR’ to crown AI startups
Explore how AI startups use 'Inflated ARR' to distort valuations and what this phantom growth means for the future of venture capital in the AI era.
May 22, 2026·3 min read
Elon Musk can’t hear you over the sound of his $1.75 trillion IPO
SpaceX's landmark IPO filing reveals a $1.75 trillion valuation target and a strategic shift from rocket launches to high-margin telecommunications.
May 22, 2026·3 min read
Texas AG sues Meta over claims that WhatsApp doesn't provide end-to-end encryption
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Meta, alleging WhatsApp misleads users on end-to-end encryption. A look at the legal and technical implications.
May 22, 2026·3 min read
You can no longer Google the word ‘disregard’
Google Search faces a new vulnerability as the word 'disregard' triggers an interface failure, highlighting the fragility of AI-integrated search engines.
May 22, 2026·3 min read
We tried Google’s AI glasses and they’re almost there
Google’s new Android XR glasses prototype signals a shift from bulky VR headsets to practical, AI-enhanced eyewear integrated with Gemini.
May 22, 2026·3 min read
SpaceX files to go public, and the math requires a little faith
SpaceX pivots toward a historic IPO with a $28 trillion market vision, tying executive compensation to the colonization of Mars and Starlink growth.
May 22, 2026·2 min read
A hacker group is poisoning open source code at an unprecedented scale
Malware group TeamPCP targets GitHub and open-source registries, signaling a new, industrial-scale threat to the global software supply chain.
May 22, 2026·3 min read
Spotify and Universal Music strike deal allowing fan-made AI covers and remixes
Spotify and Universal Music Group partner to monetize AI-generated fan remixes, signaling a shift in how the music industry manages generative AI.
May 21, 2026·3 min read
Six search engines worth trying now that Google isn’t really Google anymore
As Google pivots to AI Overviews, the search landscape is fragmenting. Explore the rise of Perplexity, DuckDuckGo, and niche engines in the age of generative AI
May 21, 2026·3 min read
Trump delays AI security executive order, saying language ‘could have been a blocker’
President Trump delays a key AI security executive order, signaling a shift toward deregulation and industry-led safety in the global AI race.
May 21, 2026·3 min read
Spotify adds AI-powered Q&A and briefing generation features to podcasts
Spotify integrates AI-powered podcast briefings and interactive Q&A features, signaling a shift toward personalized, summary-driven audio consumption.
May 21, 2026·2 min read
Spotify takes on Google’s NotebookLM with its new app
Spotify enters the AI productivity space with a new research preview app, competing with Google's NotebookLM by leveraging its massive audio dataset.
May 21, 2026·2 min read
Spotify launches an ElevenLabs-powered audiobook creation tool
Spotify partners with ElevenLabs to launch AI-driven audiobook creation, offering authors a low-cost entry into the audio market with non-exclusive rights.
May 21, 2026·3 min read
The Path, founded by Tony Robbins and Calm alums, hopes to offer safer AI therapy
The Path, a new AI mental health startup founded by Tony Robbins and Calm veterans, aims to revolutionize therapy with a safety-first benchmark approach.
May 21, 2026·3 min read
Hark raises $700M Series A for its secretive ‘universal’ AI interface
Hark secures a record-breaking $700M Series A to develop a universal AI interface and dedicated hardware, aiming to redefine human-computer interaction.
May 21, 2026·3 min read
Google is pitching an AI agent ecosystem to consumers who may not buy it
Google's I/O 2024 centered on AI agents, signaling a pivot from search engines to proactive digital concierges, despite lingering consumer skepticism.
May 21, 2026·3 min read
US government takes $2 billion equity stake in nine quantum computing firms
The US government’s $2 billion equity stake in nine quantum computing firms signals a major shift toward state-led industrial policy in emerging tech.
May 21, 2026·4 min read
With aluminum prices up 20%, recycling startups bet on AI to cash in
AI-powered recycling startups are leveraging computer vision to recover high-value aluminum as global prices surge and demand for green materials rises.
May 21, 2026·3 min read
Jensen Huang says he’s found a ‘brand new’ $200B market for Nvidia
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang predicts a $200B market for AI agent CPUs, signaling a strategic shift into the lucrative central processing unit sector.
May 21, 2026·3 min read
Anthropic says it’s about to have its first profitable quarter
Anthropic forecasts $10.9 billion in Q2 revenue, signaling a shift toward profitability and challenging the notion that foundation models are money pits.
May 21, 2026·3 min read
Clouted wants to take the guesswork out of making short videos go viral
Clouted secures $7M seed funding to automate viral video clipping, marking a shift toward AI-driven content strategy for the creator economy.
May 20, 2026·3 min read
xAI burned $6.4B last year — SpaceX’s IPO filing shows why the spending is far from over
Elon Musk’s xAI reported a $6.4 billion loss in 2024 as it scales Colossus and Grok. Analysis of SpaceX's IPO filing reveals the cost of AI dominance.
May 20, 2026·3 min read
Nvidia posts another record quarter, reveals $43B of holdings in startups
Nvidia reveals $43B in startup investments alongside record revenue, signaling a shift from chip designer to AI ecosystem kingmaker.
May 20, 2026·3 min read
Musk’s xAI is being sued over its data center generators — now it’s buying $2.8B more
Elon Musk’s xAI moves to secure $2.8B in gas turbines for its Memphis data center amid local lawsuits and escalating AI energy demands.
May 20, 2026·3 min read
Anthropic will pay xAI $1.25B per month for compute
Anthropic signs a massive $1.25 billion monthly compute deal with Elon Musk’s xAI, signaling a major shift in the AI infrastructure landscape.
May 20, 2026·3 min read
OpenAI claims it solved an 80-year-old math problem — for real this time
OpenAI's o1 model has successfully disproved a decades-old math conjecture, marking a significant milestone in AI-driven scientific discovery.
May 20, 2026·3 min read