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OpenAI’s vision for the AI economy; plus, Iran threatened ‘Stargate’ AI data centers

07 Apr 2026

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OpenAI proposes taxes on AI profits, public wealth funds, and expanded safety nets to address job loss and inequality, blending redistribution with ca...

Polymarket took down wagers tied to rescue of downed Air Force officer; plus, Claude Code subscribers will need to pay extra for OpenClaw and Tesla’s Texas factory workforce reportedly shrunk 22%

06 Apr 2026

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A Democratic congressman had harsh criticism for Polymarket for allowing users to bet on the date the U.S. would confirm the rescue of Air Force servi...

ICE says it bought Paragon’s spyware to use in drug trafficking cases; plus, Tesla’s cheaper vehicles aren’t helping its declining sales

03 Apr 2026

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The acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement told lawmakers that the use of Paragon spyware is necessary to counter terrorists’ “...

A new dating app, Sonder, has a deliberately annoying sign-up process (and it’s working); plus Anthropic and Baidu issues

02 Apr 2026

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Sonder profiles are completely unstructured, encouraging users to build something that looks like a mood board or a digital collage Think MySpace rath...

FedEx chooses partnerships over proprietary tech for its automation strategy

01 Apr 2026

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FedEx recently announced a partnership with Berkshire Gray as the company works with external players to develop its automation tech. Learn more about...

Why OpenAI really shut down Sora; plus, Mantis Biotech is making ‘digital twins’ of humans to help solve medicine’s data availability problem

31 Mar 2026

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OpenAI's decision last week to shut down Sora, its AI video-generation tool, just six months after releasing it to the public raised immediate suspici...

Stanford study outlines dangers of asking AI chatbots for personal advice

30 Mar 2026

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While there’s been plenty of debate about AI sycophancy, a new study by Stanford computer scientists attempts to measure how harmful that tendency m...

A major hacking tool has leaked online, putting millions of iPhones at risk. Here’s what you need to know

27 Mar 2026

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Here’s what we know, and what you need to know, about Coruna and DarkSword, two advanced iPhone hacking tools discovered by security researchers. Da...

Elon Musk pauses changes to X’s creator revenue-sharing program after backlash; Sift Stack bringing the software that helped launch rockets to the factory floor

26 Mar 2026

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Hours after announcement of the new policy Elon Musk said X is pausing the rollout. Also, Sift is building the data infrastructure for advanced manuf...

Agile Robots becomes the latest robotics company to partner with Google DeepMind; plus, Ultrahuman ramps up U.S. push with Ring Pro

25 Mar 2026

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Agile Robots will incorporate Google DeepMind's robotics foundation models into its bots while collecting data for the AI research lab. Also, Ultrahu...

FBI says Iranian hackers are using Telegram to steal data in malware attacks; Pentagon’s decision to bar Anthropic ‘retaliation’; and Hachette pulls horror novel ‘Shy Girl’ over AI concerns

24 Mar 2026

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Hackers working for Iran’s government are using Telegram in hacking operations that use malware to target dissidents, opposition groups, and journal...

Are AI tokens the new signing bonus or just a cost of doing business?; plus, It’s been 20 years since the first tweet

23 Mar 2026

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Maybe tokens really will become the fourth pillar of engineering compensation. But engineers might want to hold the line before embracing this as a st...

Meta decides not to shut down Horizon Worlds on VR after all; CISA urges companies to secure Microsoft Intune systems

20 Mar 2026

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Horizon Worlds was once a cornerstone of Meta's plans to build a social metaverse -- four years later, the company almost shut it down. Also, the U.S...

Patreon CEO calls AI companies’ fair use argument ‘bogus’; plus Nvidia is quietly building a multibillion-dollar behemoth

19 Mar 2026

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Patreon CEO Jack Conte says AI companies should pay creators for training data, arguing their fair use defense falls apart when they license content f...

Kalshi’s legal troubles pile up; plus, Mistral bets on ‘build-your-own AI’

18 Mar 2026

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Arizona's lawsuit is the latest salvo in an escalating battle between state regulators and an industry that claims it's not beholden to them. Also, M...

Memories AI is building the visual memory layer for wearables and robotics; plus, Nvidia’s version of OpenClaw could solve its biggest problem: security

17 Mar 2026

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Memories.ai is building a large visual memory model that can index and retrieve video-recorded memories for physical AI. Nvidia announced an open ent...

The billionaires made a promise — now some want out

16 Mar 2026

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Written by Connie Loizos for TechCrunch. In 2010, Warren Buffett and Bill Gates launched a disarmingly simple campaign to get the richest people on ...

Bumble will launch an AI dating assistant; plus, Webflow bought an AI content generation platform

13 Mar 2026

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Bumble's new AI assistant Bee will move the dating app beyond the swipe by matching people based on compatibility and goals. Also, founded in 2024, V...

Drivers in fatal Ford BlueCruise crashes were likely distracted before impact

12 Mar 2026

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The National Transportation Safety Board released documents ahead of a March 31 hearing that help show how and why two drivers crashed into stationary...

Google wraps up $32B acquisition of cloud cybersecurity startup Wiz; plus, Amazon expands a program that lets customers shop from other retailers’ sites

11 Mar 2026

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Google has officially acquired Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion in all-cash, a full year after the companies announced the deal. This ma...

Hyperscale Power the latest to challenge transformer tech; plus, YouTube expanding AI deepfake detection

10 Mar 2026

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Startup Hyperscale Power is developing technology that promises to shrink power transformers, freeing up precious space within data centers. Also, Yo...

Jensen Huang says Nvidia is pulling back from OpenAI and Anthropic; plus, Rivian is betting its future on one of the fastest EV launches in US history

06 Mar 2026

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said Wednesday that his company's investments in OpenAI and Anthropic will likely be its last — but his explanation may not ...

EXCLUSIVE: Luma launches creative AI agents powered by its new ‘Unified Intelligence’ models

05 Mar 2026

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Luma introduced Luma Agents, powered by its new “Unified Intelligence” models, designed to coordinate multiple AI systems and generate end-to-end ...

Father sues Google, claiming Gemini chatbot drove son into fatal delusion

05 Mar 2026

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A father is suing Google and Alphabet, alleging its Gemini chatbot reinforced his son’s delusional belief it was his AI wife and coached him toward ...

Who needs data centers in space when they can float offshore?

04 Mar 2026

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The social media giant says that end-to-end encryption would make users less safe. Plus, TikTok says that end-to-end encryption would make users less...

Audible launches a cheaper ‘Standard’ subscription plan, challenging Spotify; plus, X begins testing standalone X Chat app on iOS

04 Mar 2026

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The new Audible Standard plan is $6 cheaper than the platform's existing "Premium" plan, which costs $14.95 per month. The new X chat app promises a ...

ChatGPT uninstalls surged by 295% after DoD deal; plus, Stripe wants to turn your AI costs into a profit center

03 Mar 2026

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Many consumers ditched ChatGPT's app after news of its DoD deal went live, while Claude's downloads grew. Also, Stripe released a preview intended to...

Tech workers urge DOD, Congress to withdraw Anthropic label as a supply chain risk

03 Mar 2026

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Tech workers have signed an open letter urging the Department of War to withdraw its designation of Anthropic as a "supply chain risk" and instead to ...

Hacktivists claim to have hacked Homeland Security to release ICE contract data; also X ads ‘Paid Partnership’ labels for creators

02 Mar 2026

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As TechCrunch's Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai writes, a hacking group called Department of Peace said they hacked a specific office within Homeland Se...

Polymarket saw $529M traded on bets tied to bombing of Iran; plus, Investors spill what they aren’t looking for anymore in AI SaaS companies

02 Mar 2026

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Six newly-created accounts made a profit of $1 million by correctly betting that the U.S. would strike Iran by February 28. TechCrunch spoke with VCs...

Netflix backs out of bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, giving studios, HBO, and CNN to Ellison-owned Paramount

27 Feb 2026

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In a one-two punch of centibillion-dollar offers, the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery is over. David Ellison-owned Paramount will acquire Warne...

Walmart agrees to $100M settlement; plus, Read AI launches an email-based ‘digital twin’

27 Feb 2026

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The suit said Walmart mislead drivers about their possible tips and would reduce their base pay, among other things. Also, Read AI is launching Ada, ...

Memory shortage could cause the biggest smartphone shipments dip in over a decade; plus, Mistral AI inks a deal with global consulting giant Accenture

26 Feb 2026

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IDC says phone makers will ship only 1.12 billion smartphones as compared to 1.26 billion last year Also, Mistral AI lands a partnership with Accentu...

Americans now listen to podcasts more often than talk radio; plus, About 12% of US teens turn to AI for emotional support or advice

26 Feb 2026

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Recent findings also show that video podcasting -- while popular -- is not necessarily replacing audio shows. Also, general purpose tools like ChatGP...

OpenAI COO says ads will be ‘an iterative process’; plus, OpenClaw's creator has some advice for AI builders

25 Feb 2026

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OpenAI introduced ads to ChatGPT earlier this month Also, Peter Steinberger talks about the creation of his viral AI agent OpenClaw and how being mor...

Spotify and Liquid Death release a limited-edition speaker shaped like… an urn?

25 Feb 2026

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Spotify and Liquid Death launched what might be the wildest product of the year: a speaker shaped like a urn. Also, earlier this month, OpenAI launch...

Meta strikes up to $100B AMD chip deal as it chases ‘personal superintelligence’; plus, Mogul says it has tracked $1.5B in music royalties

24 Feb 2026

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Meta is buying billions of dollars in AMD AI chips in a multiyear deal tied to a 160 million-share warrant, deepening its push to diversify beyond Nvi...

Anthropic accuses Chinese AI labs of mining Claude as US debates AI chip exports

24 Feb 2026

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Anthropic accuses DeepSeek, Moonshot, and MiniMax of using 24,000 fake accounts to distill Claude’s AI capabilities, as U.S. officials debate export...

Americans are destroying Flock surveillance cameras; plus, OpenAI calls in the consultants for its enterprise push

23 Feb 2026

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While some cities are moving to end their contracts with Flock over its links to ICE, others are taking matters into their own hands. Also, OpenAI is...

China’s brain-computer interface industry is racing ahead

23 Feb 2026

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China’s brain-computer interface industry is rapidly scaling from research to commercialization, driven by strong policy support, expanding clinical...

Why investors are going gaga over solid-state transformers

20 Feb 2026

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The technology promises to replace several parts of the grid with one device that’s both controllable and updatable. Learn more about your ad choice...

An AI data center boom is fueling Redwood’s energy storage business; plus, Toyota hires seven Agility humanoid robots for Canadian factory

20 Feb 2026

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Redwood Materials says its new energy storage business is the fastest growing unit within the company. Plus, Toyota's robots will be unloading totes ...

OpenAI reportedly finalizing $100B deal; SoftBank spending $33B to build huge U.S. gas power plant; and New York hits the brakes on robotaxi expansion

19 Feb 2026

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OpenAI is reportedly getting close to closing a $100 billion deal, with backers including Amazon, Nvidia, SoftBank, and Microsoft. The deal would valu...

Amazon halts Blue Jay robotics project after less than six months; plus, Mastodon plans to target creators with new features

19 Feb 2026

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Amazon said Blue Jay's core tech will be used for other robotics projects and the employees who worked on it were moved to other projects. Also, Mast...

Audible’s new ‘Read & Listen’ feature syncs your with Kindle; plus, X continues to bet on vertical video

18 Feb 2026

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Audible's feature will require customers to buy discounted versions of both versions of the title. Also, X's new immersive video player is designed t...

Meta’s own research found parental supervision doesn’t really help curb teens’ compulsive social media use; plus, Apple may be cooking up a trio of AI wearables

18 Feb 2026

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An internal research study at Meta found that parental supervision may not help teens regulate their social media, and teens with trauma are more incl...

Running AI models is turning into a memory game

17 Feb 2026

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When we talk about the cost of AI infrastructure, the focus is usually on Nvidia and GPUs -- but memory is an increasingly important part of the pictu...

Have money, will travel: a16z’s hunt for the next European unicorn

17 Feb 2026

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According to a16z, it has eyes around the world in order to spot companies as early as local funds might. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...

After all the hype, some AI experts don’t think OpenClaw is all that exciting

16 Feb 2026

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"From an AI research perspective, this is nothing novel," one expert told TechCrunch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...

Anthropic and the Pentagon arguing over Claude usage; plus, the great computer science exodus

16 Feb 2026

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The Pentagon is pushing AI companies to allow the U.S. military to use their technology for “all lawful purposes,” but Anthropic is pushing back, ...

For $1M, you can pay Bryan Johnson to teach you how to live longer; plus, Amazon’s Ring cancels partnership with Flock

13 Feb 2026

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For $1 million, you can pay Bryan Johnson (or BryanAI?) to teach you how to live longer Also, Ring's Super Bowl commercial stoked controversy over t...

Aurora’s driverless trucks can now travel farther distances faster than human drivers

13 Feb 2026

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CEO Chris Urmson called it a “superhuman” moment, adding that Aurora’s trucks can now carry freight 1,000 miles in 15 hours — faster than what...

OpenAI disbands mission alignment team; plus, xAI lays out interplanetary ambitions in public all-hands

12 Feb 2026

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The team's leader has been given a new role as OpenAI's Chief Futurist, while the other team members have been reassigned throughout the company. Als...

UpScrolled’s social network is struggling to moderate hate speech after fast growth; plus,

12 Feb 2026

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Upscrolled, a social network that surged in the wake of the U.S. TikTok deal, has seen an uptick in harmful content, including user names and hashtags...

An ice dance duo skated to AI music at the Olympics

11 Feb 2026

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Czech ice dancers Katerina Mrazkova and Daniel Mrazek are learning the hard way that LLMs sometimes spit out straight-up plagiarism. Also, an OpenAI ...

Google sent personal and financial information of student journalist to ICE; plus, Nearly half of xAI’s founding team has now left the company

11 Feb 2026

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The tech giant handed over the personal information of a journalist and student who attended a pro-Palestinian protest in 2024. This is the latest exa...

Trump EPA reportedly seeks to revoke landmark air pollution rule; plus, Spotify hits a record 751M monthly users

10 Feb 2026

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EPA administrator Lee Zeldin is reportedly expected to repeal the 2009 "endangerment finding" that underpins U.S. climate regulatory efforts. Also, S...

So, what’s going on with Musicboard?; plus, Lidar-maker Ouster buys vision company StereoLabs

10 Feb 2026

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Is Musicboard shutting down? Company says no, but users are worried. Also, Ouster is paying $35 million along with 1.8 million shares. Learn more abo...

Ex-Googlers are building infrastructure to help companies understand their video data

09 Feb 2026

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Founded by former Google Japan leaders, InfiniMind is building enterprise AI to turn vast, unused video archives into searchable, actionable business ...

New York lawmakers propose a three-year pause on new data centers; plus, San Francisco’s pro-billionaire march drew dozens

09 Feb 2026

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Although the bill’s prospects are uncertain, New York is at least the sixth state to consider pausing construction of new data centers. Also, a mar...

Reddit looks to AI search as its next big opportunity; plus, AWS revenue continues to soar as cloud demand remains high

06 Feb 2026

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Reddit says its search business, including AI answers, is an "enormous" opportunity. Also, AWS recorded its best quarter, in terms of revenue growth,...

OpenAI launches a way for enterprises to build and manage AI agents; plus, Anthropic releases Opus 4.6 with new ‘agent teams’

06 Feb 2026

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OpenAI launched Frontier, a new platform designed for enterprises to build and deploy agents while treating them like human employees. Also, the newe...

Secondary sales shift from founder windfalls to employee-retention tools' plus, Meta tests a standalone app for its AI-generated ‘Vibes’ videos

05 Feb 2026

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AI startups like Clay and ElevenLabs are using early liquidity to keep their best talent. Also, launched last September, Vibes lets you create and sh...

Accel doubles down on Fibr AI as agents turn static websites into one-to-one experiences

05 Feb 2026

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Fibr AI replaces marketing agency– and engineering-heavy website personalization with autonomous systems designed for enterprise scale. Learn more a...

Alexa+, Amazon’s AI assistant, is now available to everyone in the U.S.

04 Feb 2026

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Amazon opens Alexa+ to everyone in the U.S. The AI feature is free for Prime members across devices, and free for everyone on mobile and web. Learn mo...

Homeland Security is trying to force tech companies to hand over data about Trump critics

04 Feb 2026

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The use of administrative subpoenas, which are not subject to judicial oversight, are used to demand a wealth of information from tech companies, incl...

Fitbit founders launch AI platform to help families monitor their health; plus, French police search X office in Paris

03 Feb 2026

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Luffu uses AI in the background to gather and organize family information, learn day-to-day patterns, and flag notable changes so families can stay al...

Firefox will soon let you block all of its generative AI features; plus, Ring brings its ‘Search Party’ feature for finding lost dogs to non-Ring camera owners

03 Feb 2026

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Starting with Firefox 148 arriving later this month, users will find a new AI controls section within the desktop browser settings. Also, Ring's Sear...

What Snowflake’s deal with OpenAI tells us about the enterprise AI race; plus, GrubHub's new fee policy

02 Feb 2026

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Snowflake is the latest enterprise to sign multi-year deals with multiple AI companies in what could be a sign to come of a future trend. Also, in a ...

Bye-bye corporate conglomerates. Hello personal conglomerates.

02 Feb 2026

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TechCrunch's Tim DeChant writes about Elon Musk's reported merging of SpaceX, xAI, and Tesla and how it harkens back to the heyday of General Electric...

The iPhone just had its best quarter ever; plus, Amazon is reportedly in talks to invest $50B in OpenAI

30 Jan 2026

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Growth in regions like China and India are credited with pushing Apple's phone sales higher than ever. Also, If a deal materializes, it would mean Am...

Tesla’s energy storage business is growing faster than any other part of the company; plus, Apple bought Israeli startup Q.AI

30 Jan 2026

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Energy storage products like the Megapack, Megablock, and Powerwall drove Also, Apple announced its acquisition of Q.AI for a reported nearly $2 bill...

OpenAI’s Sora app is struggling after its stellar launch; plus, Music Publishers sue Anthropic for $3B

29 Jan 2026

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Sora's mobile app downloads fell 45% in January, and consumer spending dropped. Originally, these music publishers had filed a lawsuit against Anthro...

Luminar sale approved despite last-minute mystery bid

29 Jan 2026

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An unidentified bidder submitted a Hail Mary offer that was "substantially higher" than the winning bid at auction. Founder Austin Russell has been ci...

SFPD investigating Zoox collision with a parked car; plus, Allbirds is closing its last brick-and-mortar store in SF

28 Jan 2026

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The investigation is looking into a January 17 crash where a Zoox robotaxi hit the driver's side door of a parked car, which Zoox said was "suddenly o...

Amid Trump weaponized sanctions, Europeans look to rely less on US tech; plus R.I.P. Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh

28 Jan 2026

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European governments are looking to move away from U.S. tech and reclaim their digital sovereignty at a time of unpredictability and volatility in the...

Uber launches an ‘AV Labs’ division to gather driving data for robotaxi partners; plus, Luminar receives a larger $33 million bid for its lidar business

27 Jan 2026

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Uber is not developing its own robotaxis again; instead it plans to collect and offer data. It's a bet that more volume will help autonomous vehicle p...

Science fiction writers, Comic-Con say goodbye to AI; plus, ChatGPT is pulling answers from Elon Musk’s Grokipedia

27 Jan 2026

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Some of the major players in science fiction and pop culture are taking firmer stances against generative AI. Also, information from the conservative...

What to know about Netflix’s landmark acquisition of Warner Bros.

26 Jan 2026

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Learn more about Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros., considered the most historic megadeal in Hollywood, as it continues to develop. Learn more abo...

TikTok users freak out over app’s ‘immigration status’ collection — here’s what it means

26 Jan 2026

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TikTok users are freaking out over a mention of "immigration status" data collection, but lawyers explain the disclosure is related to state privacy l...

Tesla discontinues Autopilot in bid to boost adoption of its FSD software; plus, GM will end Chevy Bolt EV production next year

23 Jan 2026

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The company is also currently facing a 30-day suspension of its manufacturing and dealer licenses in California for deceptive marketing about Autopilo...

Are AI agents ready for the workplace? A new benchmark raises doubts.; plus, Ring is adding a new content verification feature

23 Jan 2026

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New research looks at how leading AI models hold up doing actual white-collar work tasks, drawn from consulting, investment banking, and law. Most mod...

Google DeepMind CEO ‘surprised’ OpenAI is rushing forward with ads in ChatGPT; plus Substack launched a TV app

22 Jan 2026

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Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis says the tech giant isn't pressuring him to insert ads into the AI chatbot experience. Also, Substack's move comes...

An interactive AI-powered learning app for kids; plus, Apple is reportedly developing an AI wearable

22 Jan 2026

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Big tech companies and upcoming startups want to use generative AI to build software and hardware for kids. A lot of those experiences are limited to ...

Zanskar thinks 1 TW of geothermal power is being overlooked; plus, consumers spent more on mobile apps than games in 2025

21 Jan 2026

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Zanskar has raised $115 million to find about a dozen geothermal resources that could help power the grid throughout the U.S. West. Also, consumers s...

Well, there goes the metaverse!

21 Jan 2026

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The metaverse is on its last legs as VR is eclipsed by AI. But that's not the only thing that went wrong for Meta's VR ambitions. Learn more about you...

Netflix is rolling out a live voting feature; SpaceX didn’t properly inspect crane before collapse

20 Jan 2026

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Netflix said it the feature will be available globally and it will tally votes in real-time Also, OSHA hit SpaceX with a $115,850 fine after finding ...

BioticsAI gains FDA approval for its AI-powered fetal ultrasound product; plus, Sequoia to invest in Anthropic

20 Jan 2026

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TechCrunch Disrupt Battlefield 2023 winner, Biotics AI, announced on Monday that it has received FDA clearance for its AI software that helps detect f...

A privacy-conscious alternative to ChatGPT; plus Oshen built the first ocean robot to collect data in a Cat 5 hurricane

19 Jan 2026

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Confer is designed to look and feel like ChatGPT or Claude, but your conversations can't be used for training or advertising. Also, Oshen has signed ...

Why Silicon Valley is really talking about fleeing California (it’s not the 5%)

19 Jan 2026

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If you’ve been following the billionaire exodus from California with some confusion, here’s what’s actually driving the nervousness: it’s not ...

Taiwan to invest $250B in US semiconductor manufacturing; plus, Silicon Valley’s messiest breakup is definitely headed to court

16 Jan 2026

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The U.S. struck a trade deal with Taiwan as the country looks to help boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing. Also, OpenAI and Microsoft tried to...

Iran’s internet shutdown is now one of its longest ever, as protests continue

16 Jan 2026

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Iran’s government-imposed internet shutdown enters its second week as authorities continue their violent crackdown on protesters. Learn more about y...

The US imposes 25% tariff on Nvidia’s H200 AI chips headed to China; plus, OpenAI invests in Sam Altman’s brain computer interface startup Merge Labs

15 Jan 2026

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The Trump administration formalized its 25% cut of H200 chip sales in China with a tariff that applies to certain semiconductors. Also, OpenAI is par...

AI models are starting to crack high-level math problems

15 Jan 2026

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Since the release of GPT 5.2, AI tools have become inescapable in high-level mathematics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

Tesla will only offer subscriptions for FSD (Supervised) going forward; plus, parents can block kids from watching Shorts

14 Jan 2026

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It's a huge change to Tesla's approach with FSD, and it could impact Musk's $1T pay package and the company's myriad legal troubles. Also, parents wi...

New York governor clears path for robotaxis except in NYC; plus, Microsoft announces glut of new data centers

14 Jan 2026

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New York City will be a notable exclusion from proposed legislation to legalize commercial robotaxis across the state. The tech giant has pledged to ...

Amazon says 97% of its devices can support Alexa+

13 Jan 2026

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Announced early last year, Alexa+ is Amazon’s future in the generative AI market, offering more expressive voices, access to world knowledge simila...

Mark Zuckerberg says Meta is launching its own AI infrastructure initiative

13 Jan 2026

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“Meta is planning to build tens of gigawatts this decade, and hundreds of gigawatts or more over time. How we engineer, invest, and partner to build...

Google announces a new protocol to facilitate commerce using AI agents

12 Jan 2026

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The standard, developed with companies like Shopify, Etsy, Wayfair, Target, and Walmart, lets agents work across different parts of customer buying pr...

Indonesia and Malaysia block Grok over non-consensual, sexualized deepfakes

12 Jan 2026

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These are the most aggressive moves so far from government officials responding to a flood of sexualized, AI-generated imagery — often depicting r...