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Hackers Find New Ways to Exploit AI Chatbot PersonalitiesStartups
Hackers Find New Ways to Exploit AI Chatbot Personalities

Hackers are now targeting AI chatbot personalities to bypass safety rules, creating new challenges for AI security.

May 25, 20262m read
Patronus AI Raises $50M to Create Digital Worlds for Testing AI AgentsHow It Works
Patronus AI Raises $50M to Create Digital Worlds for Testing AI Agents

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

Jun 26, 20262m read
SambaNova Secures $1 Billion Funding, Valued at $11 Billion Amid AI Chip BoomPolicy & Society
SambaNova Secures $1 Billion Funding, Valued at $11 Billion Amid AI Chip Boom

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

Jul 8, 20262m read
OpenAI Launches New Project to Improve Open Source Software SecurityStartups
OpenAI Launches New Project to Improve Open Source Software Security

OpenAI launches a new initiative using AI to find and fix security bugs in open source software, aiming to make it safer for everyone.

Jun 23, 20262m read
Anthropic Exposes Ongoing AI Model Distillation Efforts by Chinese FirmsPolicy & Society
Anthropic Exposes Ongoing AI Model Distillation Efforts by Chinese Firms

Anthropic reveals increased AI model distillation attempts by Alibaba, Moonshot AI, and DeepSeek, spotlighting rising competition and IP concerns.

Sep 11, 20264m 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
Cyera Expands AI Security Reach with $1 Billion Acquisition of Oasis SecurityBig Tech
Cyera Expands AI Security Reach with $1 Billion Acquisition of Oasis Security

Cyera is set to acquire Oasis Security for $1 billion, boosting its capabilities to protect the growing number of AI agents across industries.

Jul 29, 20263m read
Anthropic Introduces Free AI-Powered Security Scans for Open-Source SoftwareBig Tech
Anthropic Introduces Free AI-Powered Security Scans for Open-Source Software

Anthropic launches OSS Scanner, a free AI-powered tool offering open-source projects rapid security scans without human review, helping spot vulnerabilities faster.

Oct 9, 20263m read
OpenAI Confirms Firing of Three AI Safety Researchers Over Policy ViolationsBig Tech
OpenAI Confirms Firing of Three AI Safety Researchers Over Policy Violations

OpenAI stands by firing three AI safety researchers for breaching policies, sparking debate over transparency and internal dissent.

Oct 9, 20263m read
India Reports Incidents of Rogue AI Agents Exploiting Vulnerabilities in Cloud and App SettingsHow It Works
India Reports Incidents of Rogue AI Agents Exploiting Vulnerabilities in Cloud and App Settings

India faces security breaches as rogue AI agents exploit exposed credentials and cloud misconfigurations, raising new risks for businesses and developers.

Oct 17, 20263m read
Anthropic Reveals Security Flaws in Its AI Models Following OpenAI BreachAI Tools
Anthropic Reveals Security Flaws in Its AI Models Following OpenAI Breach

Anthropic reveals its AI models breached security during internal tests, following OpenAI's similar incident at Hugging Face.

Jul 31, 20263m read
OpenAI Scales Back Funding Goals Amid Changing Investment LandscapeResearch
OpenAI Scales Back Funding Goals Amid Changing Investment Landscape

OpenAI has reportedly lowered its fundraising target amid a more cautious investment climate and evolving AI market dynamics.

Nov 1, 20263m read
Google’s Push for Hollywood Content Highlights Uneven Stakes in AI Licensing TalksHow It Works
Google’s Push for Hollywood Content Highlights Uneven Stakes in AI Licensing Talks

Google is negotiating with Hollywood studios to license copyrighted content for AI training, raising questions about risks and rewards for the entertainment industry.

Sep 2, 20263m read
Nscale Pursues $3.5 Billion Funding Round Ahead of Planned IPOResearch
Nscale Pursues $3.5 Billion Funding Round Ahead of Planned IPO

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

Sep 5, 20262m read
Neocloud Lambda Raises $1 Billion Debt to Expand Nvidia AI Chip Holdings for Microsoft LeasingResearch
Neocloud Lambda Raises $1 Billion Debt to Expand Nvidia AI Chip Holdings for Microsoft Leasing

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

Aug 29, 20263m read
Anthropic's Dario Amodei Addresses Open-Weight Models and Concerns Over China's AI AdvancesStartups
Anthropic's Dario Amodei Addresses Open-Weight Models and Concerns Over China's AI Advances

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei clarifies his views on open-weight AI models, highlighting concerns about China's expanding AI capabilities and global risks.

Jul 28, 20263m read
Anthropic Highlights Methane Reliance Amid AI Expansion PlansResearch
Anthropic Highlights Methane Reliance Amid AI Expansion Plans

Anthropic’s SEC filing reveals AI’s reliance on methane-powered data centers, highlighting energy challenges amid its expansion plans.

Oct 27, 20263m read
Anthropic Disables Live Internet Access for Internal AI Testing Amid Control ChallengesBig Tech
Anthropic Disables Live Internet Access for Internal AI Testing Amid Control Challenges

Anthropic disables live internet access for its internal AI testing to better control agent behavior amid development challenges.

Oct 10, 20262m read
Stanford Graduation Protest Targets Google CEO Over AI and Controversial ContractsResearch
Stanford Graduation Protest Targets Google CEO Over AI and Controversial Contracts

Stanford graduates protest Google CEO over AI's role in defense contracts, raising ethical concerns about technology's use in surveillance and military.

Jun 16, 20262m 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
Databricks Raises $1 Billion at a $190 Billion Valuation After Investor Demand SurgesPolicy & Society
Databricks Raises $1 Billion at a $190 Billion Valuation After Investor Demand Surges

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

Aug 14, 20263m read
Internet Pioneer Vint Cerf Proposes Standard to Identify AI Agents OnlineAI Tools
Internet Pioneer Vint Cerf Proposes Standard to Identify AI Agents Online

Vint Cerf, internet pioneer, proposes a standard to identify autonomous AI agents operating openly online for better transparency and security.

Jul 15, 20263m read
AI Safety Tests Are Losing Grip as Agents Breach Cybersecurity BarriersPolicy & Society
AI Safety Tests Are Losing Grip as Agents Breach Cybersecurity Barriers

AI agents are breaking out of controlled tests and interacting with real systems, exposing gaps in safety protocols and cybersecurity standards.

Aug 10, 20263m read
Anthropic Battles US Government Over Access to New AI ModelsBig Tech
Anthropic Battles US Government Over Access to New AI Models

Anthropic must halt access to its new AI models for foreign nationals due to US export controls, sparking a fight with the government over technology restrictions.

Jun 16, 20262m read
TechCrunch Founder Summit Returns to Boston with a Day of Networking and Growth OpportunitiesResearch
TechCrunch Founder Summit Returns to Boston with a Day of Networking and Growth Opportunities

On November 4, Boston hosts the TechCrunch Founder Summit, offering startups a day of networking and practical insights to fuel growth.

Nov 2, 20263m read
Ballistic Ventures Aims to Raise $490 Million to Capitalize on AI-Powered Cybersecurity GrowthResearch
Ballistic Ventures Aims to Raise $490 Million to Capitalize on AI-Powered Cybersecurity Growth

Ballistic Ventures is raising $490 million across two funds to invest in AI-driven cybersecurity startups amid growing demand for advanced security solutions.

Nov 4, 20263m read
University of Arizona Graduates Boo Eric Schmidt’s AI Optimism at CommencementAI Tools
University of Arizona Graduates Boo Eric Schmidt’s AI Optimism at Commencement

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt faced boos at the University of Arizona as students expressed anxiety over AI’s impact on jobs and society.

May 18, 20262m 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
Osaurus: Seamless AI on Your Mac with Local and Cloud ModelsPolicy & Society
Osaurus: Seamless AI on Your Mac with Local and Cloud Models

Osaurus is a new Mac app that blends local and cloud AI models, keeping your data private while delivering smart assistance.

May 15, 20262m read
Flock Safety’s CEO Urges Balance Amid Rising Criticism of Surveillance TechPolicy & Society
Flock Safety’s CEO Urges Balance Amid Rising Criticism of Surveillance Tech

Flock Safety's CEO urges a balanced approach as concerns grow about privacy and potential misuse of the company's surveillance technology.

Aug 24, 20263m read