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Meta lays off thousands to fund major investments in AI technology, aiming to streamline operations and focus on future growth.

Situational Awareness sheds public AI bets after losses but retains key Anthropic shares, signaling a strategic focus on private AI ventures.

Rumors swirl around Anthropic and Physical Intelligence following OpenAI's aggressive acquisition moves, hinting at shifts in the AI landscape.

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

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

Pangram raises $9M to enhance its AI detection tools, launching new models that identify AI-generated text and images amid rising AI content online.

Prentis, co-founded by Reid Hoffman and Mark Pincus, seeks $100M to build AI that automates routine computer tasks beyond coding.

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

Situational Awareness invests $400 million in chip startup Source Foundry, signaling strong confidence in AI hardware innovation despite market challenges.

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

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

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

Cyera is close to raising $300 million, pushing its valuation near $12 billion despite current operating losses.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 brings back the Builders Stage, focusing on real-world strategies for founders and investors to scale startups effectively.

Mistral AI is a new open source AI company aiming to make cutting-edge artificial intelligence accessible to everyone worldwide.

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

Sam Altman’s eye-scanning startup, Tools for Humanity, faces layoffs due to revenue struggles while OpenAI prepares for its IPO.

Authors challenge publishers and agents over claims to Anthropic settlement payments amid disputes on fair compensation.

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

Neil Rimer of Index Ventures predicts AI's vast wealth in Silicon Valley will eventually be redistributed, reshaping the tech economy.

OpenAI claims to have solved the nearly century-old Navier-Stokes problem using an advanced AI model, potentially reshaping mathematics and AI research.

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

Lovable is in talks to raise $300 million, aiming to double its valuation to $13.2 billion with Menlo Ventures leading the investment round.

Anthropic’s $1.5B settlement ends one copyright lawsuit but leaves wider AI training data issues unresolved.

Crusoe Energy raises $3B at $30B valuation after securing a $13B contract with Jane Street, highlighting sustainable data center growth.

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

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

Suno’s new Spark program offers grants and mentorship to unsigned artists but raises questions about music rights and remixing terms.

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

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