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Fora, the innovative AI-powered travel agency, has officially joined the ranks of billion-dollar companies, announcing a $60 million Series D funding round that solidifies its unicorn status. The capital injection, led
Reed Jobs, son of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, is rapidly accelerating the mission of his oncology-focused venture firm, Yosemite, aiming to revolutionize cancer treatment through a blend of early-stage academic
AI law startup Norm announced Tuesday it has successfully closed a $120 million Series C funding round, propelling the nearly three-year-old company to a $1.2 billion valuation and officially granting it unicorn status.
TechCrunch has unveiled an updated, comprehensive AI glossary to demystify the rapidly evolving language of artificial intelligence. It provides plain-English definitions for essential terms like LLMs, AGI, and Hallucination, crucial for anyone tracking the transformative tech landscape. This resource aims to bridge the knowledge gap for professionals and enthusiasts, offering clarity on the foundational technologies, emerging capabilities, and industry challenges facing AI.
The Netherlands is directly challenging Washington's escalating "chip war" against China, with Dutch Trade Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma visiting the U.S. capital this week to lobby against proposed legislation that would
The White House last Friday ordered AI giant Anthropic to immediately restrict the export of its powerful AI models, Fable and Mythos, citing unspecified national security concerns. This directive led Anthropic to
Anthropic's recent decision to suspend access to its newest AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, for all foreign nationals following a U.S. government directive has sent ripples across the global technology industry. In
Andrew Yang is championing a new wave of startups focused on lowering the cost of living for average Americans. His latest venture, Nobile Mobile, offers affordable cell service and returns savings to customers, demonstrating a business model that prioritizes giving money back rather than solely extracting it. This initiative aims to address economic pressures, particularly those intensified by AI's impact on wages and jobs.
TechCrunch's Startup Battlefield is returning to Sydney, Australia, on August 19, 2026, in partnership with Stripe. Ten startups will pitch, with the winner securing automatic entry to TechCrunch Disrupt's Startup Battlefield 200 in San Francisco. This return follows the highly successful 2017 event, which launched companies like HealthMatch and FluroSat (now Regrow Agriculture) to raise over $85 million combined and foster a vibrant Australian tech ecosystem.
Environmental activist Erin Brockovich, renowned for her past legal battles against corporate pollution, has launched a significant new initiative targeting the burgeoning data center industry. Her mission aims to shine
YouTube announced on Thursday a significant expansion of its podcast capabilities, introducing a suite of new features aimed at enriching the listener experience for Premium users. The updates include an AI-powered
OpenAI has announced the integration of its advanced AI coding tool, Codex, directly into the ChatGPT mobile application. This significant update empowers developers to monitor and manage their coding workflows remotely
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified this morning that Elon Musk once suggested passing control of a hypothetical for-profit OpenAI to his children. The dramatic revelation came during Altman's defense against Musk's lawsuit
In a fresh flashpoint concerning artificial intelligence and intellectual property, KC Green, the artist behind the ubiquitous “This is fine” meme, has publicly accused AI startup Artisan of stealing his iconic artwork
AI dictation apps have made significant strides, leveraging advanced LLMs and speech-to-text models to offer high accuracy and intelligent formatting. TechCrunch has ranked the top AI-powered dictation apps of 2025, highlighting tools like Wispr Flow, Willow, and Monologue for their innovative features, privacy options, and productivity enhancements. These apps are transforming how users interact with technology, making voice input a powerful alternative to typing.
In an unconventional move highlighting the burgeoning value of artificial intelligence stakes, a Bay Area investment banker is offering his sprawling 13-acre Mill Valley property in exchange for equity in AI powerhouse
Tokyo is set to be the premier tech destination of 2026, highlighted by the SusHi Tech Tokyo event, April 27-29. This conference uniquely focuses on four key domains: AI, Robotics, Resilience, and Entertainment, featuring global leaders and innovative startups. TechCrunch is a key partner, spotlighting emerging talent.
Apple briefly removed the popular food-logging application Cal AI from its App Store last week, a move the tech giant confirmed was due to multiple violations of its strict guidelines, not merely the app’s use of
The National Security Agency (NSA) is reportedly utilizing Anthropic's highly restricted Mythos Preview AI model, a development that emerges despite the Department of Defense (DoD) having previously designated Anthropic
Uber is significantly boosting its autonomous vehicle strategy with a $300 million investment in Rivian, securing 10,000 R2 robotaxis for a 2028 rollout in San Francisco and Miami. This unique partnership places development risks on Rivian as it builds both the vehicle and the self-driving system. The move reflects Uber's broader shift to a global, partner-centric approach to AVs after divesting its in-house unit.
Compliance startup Delve, a prominent Y Combinator-backed company with a recent $32 million Series A funding round valuing it at $300 million, is currently facing serious accusations of misleading hundreds of customers
K2 Space, a startup founded by former SpaceX engineers Karan and Neel Kunjur, is set to launch its inaugural high-powered satellite, Gravitas, this month aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The ambitious mission aims to
Nvidia Revolutionizes Gaming Graphics with DLSS 5, Eyes Enterprise Expansion San Jose, CA – Nvidia unveiled its latest leap in graphics technology, DLSS 5, at CEO Jensen Huang's keynote during Nvidia GTC on Monday. This
The U.S. Army announced late Friday a landmark 10-year contract with defense technology startup Anduril, a deal that could be valued at up to $20 billion. This significant agreement is set to streamline the Army's
India's prominent neobank, Fi, is discontinuing all banking services on its platform, over four years after launching them in collaboration with Federal Bank. The Bengaluru-based fintech, founded by former Google Pay
