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Elon Musk’s Newfoundry Aims to Fast-Track Gas Turbine Production Amid Environmental ConcernsPolicy & Society
Elon Musk’s Newfoundry Aims to Fast-Track Gas Turbine Production Amid Environmental Concerns

Elon Musk’s new SpaceX foundry aims to speed up gas turbine production by 18 months, raising questions about environmental impacts.

Aug 31, 20263m read
Perplexity Unveils AI 'Teammates' Designed to Boost Workplace ProductivityPolicy & Society
Perplexity Unveils AI 'Teammates' Designed to Boost Workplace Productivity

Perplexity launches Teammates, AI agents designed for collaborative, ongoing work, competing with OpenAI and Anthropic’s multi-agent tools.

Nov 6, 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
OpenAI Strengthens Creator Focus by Bringing in Key Patreon ExecutivesAI Tools
OpenAI Strengthens Creator Focus by Bringing in Key Patreon Executives

OpenAI recruits three former Patreon executives to lead its new creator-focused product efforts, signaling a push into AI-powered tools for content creators.

Sep 23, 20263m read
Fenix Flexin Acknowledges AI’s Role in Creating ‘Rubberz’ Amid Growing Use of Artificial Tools in MusicBig Tech
Fenix Flexin Acknowledges AI’s Role in Creating ‘Rubberz’ Amid Growing Use of Artificial Tools in Music

LA rapper Fenix Flexin confirms AI was part of creating his 80s-inspired track 'Rubberz,' reflecting growing AI use in music production.

Aug 8, 20264m 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
Microsoft Unveils Copilot Super App Combining Chat, Coding, and AI AgentsBig Tech
Microsoft Unveils Copilot Super App Combining Chat, Coding, and AI Agents

Microsoft launches a new Copilot app combining AI chat, coding help, and personal assistant features into a unified productivity platform.

Sep 25, 20263m read
OpenAI's ChatGPT Desktop App Introduces 'Computer History' to Enhance User WorkflowStartups
OpenAI's ChatGPT Desktop App Introduces 'Computer History' to Enhance User Workflow

OpenAI’s ChatGPT app for macOS now tracks user activity with an opt-in Computer History feature to enhance productivity and automation.

Aug 17, 20263m read
Inside Uber's Strategy: From Hotels to Robotaxis and Focused InnovationStartups
Inside Uber's Strategy: From Hotels to Robotaxis and Focused Innovation

Uber’s product chief reveals the company’s focused approach to hotels, robotaxis, AI, and financial services amid evolving partnerships.

Jul 14, 20263m 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 Expands ChatGPT Features to Support Families and CaregiversResearch
OpenAI Expands ChatGPT Features to Support Families and Caregivers

OpenAI is hiring a product manager to develop ChatGPT features designed to support families, caregivers, and older adults at home.

Jul 13, 20262m read
Pinterest Introduces ‘Ask Pinterest’: A New AI Shopping Assistant to Inspire Your Next PurchasePolicy & Society
Pinterest Introduces ‘Ask Pinterest’: A New AI Shopping Assistant to Inspire Your Next Purchase

Pinterest’s new AI app, Ask Pinterest, offers personalized shopping help through a chat interface, making it easier to find ideas and products.

Jun 17, 20262m read
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Inside Richard Socher’s Ambitious Plan to Create Self-Improving AI

Richard Socher’s new $650 million startup aims to build AI that can improve itself continuously and deliver real-world products.

May 14, 20262m read
Former Ramp Engineers Secure $20M to Build Creative Campaign Tools with MeliusResearch
Former Ramp Engineers Secure $20M to Build Creative Campaign Tools with Melius

Former Ramp engineers pivot from ad spend tools to creative campaign generation, raising $20M to build Melius, a platform focused on marketing asset creation.

Oct 7, 20263m read
Industrial Next Aims to Revolutionize Factory Robotics with Rapid Task SwitchingPolicy & Society
Industrial Next Aims to Revolutionize Factory Robotics with Rapid Task Switching

Industrial Next is developing technology to enable factory robots to switch tasks in minutes, enhancing flexibility in complex manufacturing processes.

Oct 14, 20263m read
Google Pilots AI-Powered Shopping Integration with Flipkart in IndiaBig Tech
Google Pilots AI-Powered Shopping Integration with Flipkart in India

Google is testing AI-powered shopping with Flipkart in India, using its Gemini model to streamline purchases for select users.

Sep 27, 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
Ex-SpaceX Engineers Launch Robotic Factory to Revolutionize Steel ManufacturingStartups
Ex-SpaceX Engineers Launch Robotic Factory to Revolutionize Steel Manufacturing

Former SpaceX engineers are building a robotic factory that blends automation and human oversight to reshape steel parts manufacturing.

Aug 18, 20263m read
Microsoft Steps Up Its AI Game with New Models and Tools to Rival OpenAI and AnthropicResearch
Microsoft Steps Up Its AI Game with New Models and Tools to Rival OpenAI and Anthropic

Microsoft unveils new AI models and tools to challenge OpenAI and Anthropic, aiming to expand its AI footprint and innovation.

Jul 30, 20264m 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
AMD to Acquire AI Innovator World Labs in $8.2 Billion Stock DealHow It Works
AMD to Acquire AI Innovator World Labs in $8.2 Billion Stock Deal

AMD is acquiring AI startup World Labs for $8.2 billion, bringing in advanced generative AI tech and researcher Fei-Fei Li to boost its AI ambitions.

Sep 29, 20263m 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
Roland Launches Melody Flip, Bringing Generative AI to Music CreationStartups
Roland Launches Melody Flip, Bringing Generative AI to Music Creation

Roland introduces Melody Flip, a generative AI plug-in that helps musicians create melodies and musical ideas within their DAWs.

Sep 5, 20263m 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
Nvidia CEO Highlights Microduck Robots as Holiday Hit with 20,000 SoldAI Tools
Nvidia CEO Highlights Microduck Robots as Holiday Hit with 20,000 Sold

Nvidia's CEO showcased Microduck robots, tiny tech toys that respond to voice commands and have sold 20,000 units this holiday season.

Oct 24, 20263m read
Ricursive Intelligence Aims to Revolutionize Chip Design with AI-Driven AutomationResearch
Ricursive Intelligence Aims to Revolutionize Chip Design with AI-Driven Automation

Ricursive Intelligence is developing AI that designs and improves chips iteratively, aiming to speed up and automate semiconductor development.

Oct 15, 20263m read
Lambda Secures $4 Billion Funding Round at $14.5 Billion Valuation Ahead of IPO PlansPolicy & Society
Lambda Secures $4 Billion Funding Round at $14.5 Billion Valuation Ahead of IPO Plans

Lambda is raising $4 billion at a $14.5 billion valuation, preparing for a 2027 IPO with backing from Coatue and Blackstone.

Oct 7, 20263m read
Capcom Embraces AI to Transform Game Development WorkflowsBig Tech
Capcom Embraces AI to Transform Game Development Workflows

Capcom is integrating AI into its game development to streamline workflows and tackle the complexity of modern titles like Resident Evil.

Oct 4, 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
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