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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
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
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
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
Big Tech
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
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
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
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
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 and OpenAI's ChatGPT Each Surpass One Billion UsersStartups
Google's Gemini and OpenAI's ChatGPT Each Surpass One Billion Users

Google's Gemini and OpenAI's ChatGPT have each surpassed one billion monthly users, highlighting the growing role of conversational AI worldwide.

Aug 12, 20263m read
Mark Zuckerberg’s Vision for Personal AI Sparks Debate Over Tech’s RoleHow It Works
Mark Zuckerberg’s Vision for Personal AI Sparks Debate Over Tech’s Role

Mark Zuckerberg’s detailed vision for personal AI sparks debate over privacy, control, and the role of AI in daily life.

Aug 11, 20263m read
OpenAI’s New AI-Powered Keypad Offers Novel Coding Experience, But May Confuse Casual UsersResearch
OpenAI’s New AI-Powered Keypad Offers Novel Coding Experience, But May Confuse Casual Users

OpenAI’s new AI keypad offers programmers smart tools for coding, but its specialized design may leave casual users scratching their heads.

Jul 25, 20263m 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
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
OpenAI Launches $230 Light-Up Keyboard to Complement Its Coding AI Amid Legal DisputePolicy & Society
OpenAI Launches $230 Light-Up Keyboard to Complement Its Coding AI Amid Legal Dispute

OpenAI launches a $230 light-up keyboard designed for its AI coding assistant amid ongoing legal tensions with Apple.

Jul 16, 20263m read
Why Apple Is Raising Prices Amid the AI Boom and What It Means for YouStartups
Why Apple Is Raising Prices Amid the AI Boom and What It Means for You

Apple is raising prices on popular devices, blaming the AI boom’s growing hardware costs for making tech more expensive.

Jun 28, 20262m read
Sam Altman Addresses Early Access Issues Following GPT-6 Astra LaunchPolicy & Society
Sam Altman Addresses Early Access Issues Following GPT-6 Astra Launch

OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra launch faced early access issues, prompting CEO Sam Altman to apologize for a "messy rollout" that locked out paying users.

Sep 4, 20263m read
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
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
OpenAI Urges California to Tighten AI Safety Regulations with SB 53Startups
OpenAI Urges California to Tighten AI Safety Regulations with SB 53

OpenAI has reversed its stance and now calls for stronger AI safety regulations in California's SB 53 bill.

Aug 23, 20263m read
OpenAI Shifts Approach by Dissolving Its AI Risk Preparedness TeamStartups
OpenAI Shifts Approach by Dissolving Its AI Risk Preparedness Team

OpenAI has disbanded its centralized AI risk preparedness team, redistributing safety responsibilities across specialized teams amid organizational changes.

Aug 17, 20263m read
Databricks Secures $1 Billion Funding Round at $190 Billion Valuation After Investor Demand SoarsStartups
Databricks Secures $1 Billion Funding Round at $190 Billion Valuation After Investor Demand Soars

Databricks raised $5B at a $190B valuation after investor demand far exceeded its initial $1B target, highlighting AI's rising cost and appeal.

Aug 14, 20263m read