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Runable Secures $21M to Expand AI Agents from Startup Creation to Business GrowthResearch
Runable Secures $21M to Expand AI Agents from Startup Creation to Business Growth

Runable raises $21M to enhance AI agents that not only build businesses but also drive ongoing growth and management.

Aug 26, 20263m read
Rising Data Center Energy Use Challenges America's Manufacturing GoalsStartups
Rising Data Center Energy Use Challenges America's Manufacturing Goals

Data centers’ growing energy use is raising electricity costs in the Rust Belt, challenging efforts to revive American manufacturing under the "Made in America" plan.

Jul 8, 20262m read
Nscale’s IPO Puts Spotlight on Wall Street’s Confidence in AI-Focused VenturesResearch
Nscale’s IPO Puts Spotlight on Wall Street’s Confidence in AI-Focused Ventures

Nscale’s IPO will reveal investor appetite for AI firms reliant on a few tech giants, spotlighting risks and opportunities in specialized AI infrastructure.

Sep 22, 20263m read
OpenAI Seeks $30 Billion Funding Round at $1.25 Trillion Valuation Ahead of IPOPolicy & Society
OpenAI Seeks $30 Billion Funding Round at $1.25 Trillion Valuation Ahead of IPO

OpenAI plans a $30B fundraising round valuing the company at $1.25T, potentially the highest private valuation ever before its IPO.

Oct 23, 20263m read
Anthropic’s IPO Filing Reveals Rapid Growth, Heavy Losses, and Candid AI Risk WarningHow It Works
Anthropic’s IPO Filing Reveals Rapid Growth, Heavy Losses, and Candid AI Risk Warning

Anthropic’s IPO filing reveals huge losses, rapid growth, and a rare warning that its AI technology could pose risks to humanity.

Sep 29, 20264m read
OpenAI Temporarily Halts Pro Subscription Sign-Ups Amid Rising Demand from AstraResearch
OpenAI Temporarily Halts Pro Subscription Sign-Ups Amid Rising Demand from Astra

OpenAI pauses new Pro subscription sign-ups to expand capacity after heavy demand from Astra strains its systems.

Sep 11, 20262m read
Anthropic’s Ambitious Strategy: Betting Big on AI to Secure Its FutureBig Tech
Anthropic’s Ambitious Strategy: Betting Big on AI to Secure Its Future

Anthropic’s S-1 reveals a high-stakes plan to invest heavily in AI compute and growth, balancing ambitious AI goals with financial survival.

Oct 29, 20264m 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
Google’s Gemini Reaches 1 Billion Users, Setting a New Growth RecordAI Tools
Google’s Gemini Reaches 1 Billion Users, Setting a New Growth Record

Google’s Gemini AI has surpassed 1 billion users, becoming the fastest-growing product in the company's history amid growing questions about future updates.

Aug 12, 20264m read
Anthropic’s Government Clash Could Boost Its Business Popularity, Data ShowsBig Tech
Anthropic’s Government Clash Could Boost Its Business Popularity, Data Shows

Anthropic’s clash with the Trump administration may be boosting its popularity among businesses, according to new sales data from Ramp.

Jun 17, 20262m read
Hollywood Turns a Critical Eye on Tech Titans in 2026 FilmsResearch
Hollywood Turns a Critical Eye on Tech Titans in 2026 Films

In 2026, films are critically examining Silicon Valley's tech leaders, shifting from admiration to questioning their impact on society.

Oct 16, 20264m read
Sony Music and Warner Take Legal Action Against Anthropic Over Alleged IP ViolationsStartups
Sony Music and Warner Take Legal Action Against Anthropic Over Alleged IP Violations

Sony Music and Warner sue AI firm Anthropic over alleged unauthorized use of copyrighted content in training its models.

Aug 31, 20263m read
Squarespace Cuts Nearly One-Fifth of Workforce Amid Company RestructuringResearch
Squarespace Cuts Nearly One-Fifth of Workforce Amid Company Restructuring

Squarespace cuts 19% of its workforce amid organizational restructuring, signaling a strategic shift in its business operations.

Nov 3, 20262m read
Microsoft Reveals Azure’s Annual Revenue: $33.2 Billion and Closing in on AWSPolicy & Society
Microsoft Reveals Azure’s Annual Revenue: $33.2 Billion and Closing in on AWS

Microsoft reveals Azure’s annual revenue at $33.2 billion, showcasing its rapid growth and narrowing gap with AWS in the cloud market.

Oct 29, 20263m read
Sean Parker Shifts Stability AI’s Focus Toward Music InnovationAI Tools
Sean Parker Shifts Stability AI’s Focus Toward Music Innovation

Sean Parker is refocusing Stability AI on music, backed by record labels aiming to harness AI for creative innovation.

Oct 3, 20263m read
Mecka AI Approaches $500 Million Valuation in Sequoia-Led Funding Amid Growing Demand for Robot Training DataAI Tools
Mecka AI Approaches $500 Million Valuation in Sequoia-Led Funding Amid Growing Demand for Robot Training Data

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

Sep 12, 20262m read
Stripe’s Acquisition of OpenRouter Driven by Practical AI Integration, Not 'Singularity' HypeAI Tools
Stripe’s Acquisition of OpenRouter Driven by Practical AI Integration, Not 'Singularity' Hype

Stripe’s acquisition of OpenRouter is driven by practical AI needs, focusing on flexible model integration rather than speculative singularity goals.

Aug 20, 20263m read
SoftBank Plans Massive €75 Billion Investment to Expand French Data CentersResearch
SoftBank Plans Massive €75 Billion Investment to Expand French Data Centers

SoftBank plans to invest €75 billion to build data centers in France, adding 5 gigawatts of new capacity to boost digital infrastructure.

Jun 1, 20262m read
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Features The Builders Stage to Guide Startups Through Growth ChallengesHow It Works
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Features The Builders Stage to Guide Startups Through Growth Challenges

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

Sep 3, 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
AI Industry Faces Pressure to Increase Transparency Amid Data Center MoratoriumsStartups
AI Industry Faces Pressure to Increase Transparency Amid Data Center Moratoriums

As data center moratoriums spread, the AI industry debates whether greater transparency—by easing NDAs—can ease public concerns and foster trust.

Oct 12, 20263m read
OpenAI Introduces Ads to ChatGPT’s Free and Go Plans in IndiaAI Tools
OpenAI Introduces Ads to ChatGPT’s Free and Go Plans in India

OpenAI begins showing ads in ChatGPT's free and Go subscription tiers in India, targeting over 100 million weekly users to support sustainable growth.

Aug 27, 20264m read
Texas Communities Push Back Against Rapid Data Center ExpansionHow It Works
Texas Communities Push Back Against Rapid Data Center Expansion

Texas communities near Austin are pushing back against rapid data center growth, citing environmental and local concerns.

Oct 28, 20263m read
Why the AI Boom Feels Uneven for Different People and CompaniesResearch
Why the AI Boom Feels Uneven for Different People and Companies

The AI boom is creating big winners and losers, with some benefiting greatly while others struggle to keep up in this fast-changing tech landscape.

May 17, 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
OpenAI Nears Closure of $11 Billion Funding Round Valuing It at $1.25 TrillionHow It Works
OpenAI Nears Closure of $11 Billion Funding Round Valuing It at $1.25 Trillion

OpenAI is close to securing $11 billion in funding, valuing the company at $1.25 trillion and signaling its growing influence in AI technology.

Nov 7, 20262m read
Last Chance to Save on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Tickets Ahead of Price IncreaseStartups
Last Chance to Save on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Tickets Ahead of Price Increase

Five days remain to save up to $200 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 tickets before prices rise on September 25.

Sep 22, 20264m read
Travis Kalanick Eyes Robotaxi Market with Atoms VentureAI Tools
Travis Kalanick Eyes Robotaxi Market with Atoms Venture

Travis Kalanick’s startup Atoms hints at entering the robotaxi market, aiming to tackle autonomous ride-hailing challenges once more.

Sep 8, 20263m read
Nvidia Poised to Surpass $100 Billion in Quarterly Revenue Amid Soaring Data Center DemandPolicy & Society
Nvidia Poised to Surpass $100 Billion in Quarterly Revenue Amid Soaring Data Center Demand

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

Aug 27, 20263m read
Listen Labs Halts $1.5 Billion Funding Round Amid Salesforce NegotiationsHow It Works
Listen Labs Halts $1.5 Billion Funding Round Amid Salesforce Negotiations

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

Sep 10, 20263m read