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Christopher Nolan Warns AI Could Be a ‘Trojan Horse’ for SocietyHow It Works
Christopher Nolan Warns AI Could Be a ‘Trojan Horse’ for Society

Christopher Nolan warns AI may conceal hidden risks, calling it a 'Trojan horse' that could impact creativity and society.

Jul 20, 20263m read
Trump Acquired SpaceX Shares Shortly After Its IPO DebutAI Tools
Trump Acquired SpaceX Shares Shortly After Its IPO Debut

Donald Trump bought SpaceX shares shortly after its IPO when prices were higher than the debut, highlighting interest in the aerospace sector.

Aug 25, 20262m read
Travis Kalanick’s Robotics Startup Atoms Secures $1.7 Billion Funding Led by a16zBig Tech
Travis Kalanick’s Robotics Startup Atoms Secures $1.7 Billion Funding Led by a16z

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

Jul 23, 20263m read
Seattle Times and Newsday Join Growing List of Publishers Suing OpenAI and Microsoft Over AI Training ClaimsPolicy & Society
Seattle Times and Newsday Join Growing List of Publishers Suing OpenAI and Microsoft Over AI Training Claims

The Seattle Times and Newsday have filed lawsuits against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging unauthorized use of their journalism to train AI models.

Sep 7, 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
Understanding the Stir Around Moonshot AI’s Kimi in Silicon Valley and Wall StreetResearch
Understanding the Stir Around Moonshot AI’s Kimi in Silicon Valley and Wall Street

Moonshot AI's chatbot Kimi stirred surprise in Silicon Valley and Wall Street with its advanced capabilities, prompting a reevaluation of AI competition and impact.

Jul 27, 20263m read
Moonshot AI Unveils Kimi Update, Sparking Debate Over AI’s Role in SocietyBig Tech
Moonshot AI Unveils Kimi Update, Sparking Debate Over AI’s Role in Society

Moonshot AI's updated Kimi model raises debate over AI’s potential role in shaping ideological narratives and the challenges of bias in AI development.

Jul 19, 20263m read
US Claims Advanced ASML Chip Machine Might Be in China, But Company Denies ItBig Tech
US Claims Advanced ASML Chip Machine Might Be in China, But Company Denies It

The US claims ASML’s advanced chip machine may be in China, but ASML denies it, citing strict export controls and business risks.

Jun 19, 20262m read
Hyundai Workers Strike Over Plans to Introduce Humanoid Robots in US FactoriesPolicy & Society
Hyundai Workers Strike Over Plans to Introduce Humanoid Robots in US Factories

Hyundai's plan to deploy 25,000 humanoid robots in U.S. factories by 2028 sparks worker strikes over job security concerns.

Jul 17, 20263m read
Sony Cites Anthropic Staff Messages Praising Piracy in Lawsuit Over AI-Generated MusicStartups
Sony Cites Anthropic Staff Messages Praising Piracy in Lawsuit Over AI-Generated Music

Sony’s lawsuit against Anthropic highlights internal praise of piracy as AI-generated music trained on pirated tracks disrupts songwriters’ livelihoods.

Sep 1, 20264m read
OpenAI Considers Giving US Government 5% Stake to Share AI ProfitsStartups
OpenAI Considers Giving US Government 5% Stake to Share AI Profits

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

Jul 2, 20262m read
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OpenAI Considers Legal Action Against Apple Amid Partnership Disputes

OpenAI is reportedly considering legal action against Apple, hiring an outside law firm to explore its options amid partnership tensions.

May 14, 20261m 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
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
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
Nvidia Pushes to Transform Computing Power into a New Financial AssetResearch
Nvidia Pushes to Transform Computing Power into a New Financial Asset

Nvidia teams with major financiers to create a $500B market treating computing power as a new tradable asset class.

Aug 19, 20264m 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
Theker Raises $85M to Create Flexible Factory Robots That Adapt to Any TaskBig Tech
Theker Raises $85M to Create Flexible Factory Robots That Adapt to Any Task

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

Jun 12, 20262m read
Why Apple Is Raising Prices Amid the AI BoomBig Tech
Why Apple Is Raising Prices Amid the AI Boom

Apple is raising prices on popular devices due to the growing costs of supporting AI technology, affecting laptops, tablets, and smart speakers.

Jun 28, 20262m read
Travis Kalanick's Atoms Signals Potential Move into Robotaxi MarketStartups
Travis Kalanick's Atoms Signals Potential Move into Robotaxi Market

Travis Kalanick hints Atoms may expand from scooters to autonomous robotaxis, pursuing his vision to reshape urban transportation.

Sep 8, 20263m read
Anthropic’s Rapid Growth Shows Strong AI Market Potential Before IPOStartups
Anthropic’s Rapid Growth Shows Strong AI Market Potential Before IPO

Anthropic’s revenue soared past $47 billion, showcasing strong AI demand ahead of its IPO despite market uncertainties.

Jun 5, 20262m read
Microsoft Build 2026 Highlights: New Surface PC, AI Updates, and MorePolicy & Society
Microsoft Build 2026 Highlights: New Surface PC, AI Updates, and More

Microsoft Build 2026 revealed a new mini AI development PC, an always-on assistant, and major AI updates, highlighting the future of smart technology.

Jun 3, 20262m read
OpenAI’s Fidji Simo Steps Back from AGI Leadership Due to Health ReasonsBig Tech
OpenAI’s Fidji Simo Steps Back from AGI Leadership Due to Health Reasons

OpenAI's Fidji Simo steps back from full-time AGI leadership due to health, moving to a part-time advisory role while continuing to support the company.

Jul 10, 20262m read
Musicians Take on AI Music Scammers in a Growing Digital DilemmaBig Tech
Musicians Take on AI Music Scammers in a Growing Digital Dilemma

Musicians are uncovering hidden AI use in music, raising questions about authenticity and transparency in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Aug 30, 20263m read
Anthropic Introduces Invisible Watermark to Track AI-Edited ContentPolicy & Society
Anthropic Introduces Invisible Watermark to Track AI-Edited Content

Anthropic introduces an invisible watermark to identify content processed or edited by its Claude AI model, enhancing transparency without disrupting text flow.

Aug 13, 20264m read
Microsoft Coaches Sales Teams to Highlight Advantages of Its Own AI Over OpenAI and AnthropicStartups
Microsoft Coaches Sales Teams to Highlight Advantages of Its Own AI Over OpenAI and Anthropic

Microsoft is training sales teams to promote its AI models as more efficient and cost-effective than competitors OpenAI and Anthropic.

Jul 16, 20263m read
Fenix Flexin Acknowledges Using AI in Creating ‘Rubberz’ Amid Growing Industry DebateResearch
Fenix Flexin Acknowledges Using AI in Creating ‘Rubberz’ Amid Growing Industry Debate

LA rapper Fenix Flexin confirms using AI in his song 'Rubberz,' spotlighting AI's evolving role in music production and creative processes.

Aug 8, 20264m read
Hollywood Studios Step Back from New Film About OpenAI’s Sam AltmanBig Tech
Hollywood Studios Step Back from New Film About OpenAI’s Sam Altman

Several major studios have declined to distribute the new film about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, showing Hollywood's hesitation to tackle Big Tech stories.

Jun 24, 20262m read
Meta Trials AI-Powered Bedtime Story App to Spark ImaginationAI Tools
Meta Trials AI-Powered Bedtime Story App to Spark Imagination

Meta is testing an AI app that generates personalized bedtime stories, assisting those who struggle with imagination.

Jul 22, 20263m read
Google’s Demis Hassabis Calls for US-Led Global AI Oversight BodyPolicy & Society
Google’s Demis Hassabis Calls for US-Led Global AI Oversight Body

Google DeepMind’s Demis Hassabis urges the US to lead a global AI watchdog with authority to regulate advanced AI models.

Jul 14, 20264m read