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Klue Hack Leads to Data Breach at Top Cybersecurity Firms
Huntress, HackerOne, Jamf, Recorded Future, and Tanium are among the cybersecurity companies that had data stolen following an earlier breach at market research firm Klue.
Seedcamp Raises $320M to Expand US Footprint
After 18 years of focusing on Europe, early-stage investor Seedcamp said that it has raised $320 million for its latest fund, which will see it expanding its presence in the United States.
TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 Passes on Sale
Save up to $190 on your pass to TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 by June 26, 11:59 p.m. PT. Designed for founders first on November 4 in Boston. Register today.
Lucid Motors' New CEO Cuts 18% of Staff to Streamline Operations
The company is also eliminating a production shift at its Arizona factory to align "production plans with anticipated demand."
WhatsApp Names New Chief, Meta Invests $900M in CRED
WhatsApp gets a new boss, as Will Cathcart moves to a new role at Meta, while Shah steps down as CEO of Indian fintech giant CRED to replace Cathcart.
Amazon Tests Alexa+ with Hindi Support in India
Amazon is planning to increase the footprint of its new conversational AI assistant Alexa+ to India and is inviting users in the country to test out a Hindi-language version.
Anthropic's Claude Chatbot May Ask for ID Verification
Claude's chatbot may ask to verify your age and identity "in certain circumstances," such as with a passport or driver's license, according to a privacy policy change.
Google DeepMind and A24 Partner on AI Filmmaking Tools
Google DeepMind and A24 are teaming up to build AI filmmaking tools.
Unpatchable Flaw in Apple Chips Enables iPhone Jailbreak
European offensive cybersecurity company Paradigm Shift released details of a flaw and a technique to exploit it that opens the door for hackers to unlock and break into older iPhones.
Tata Electronics Confirms Data Breach Amid Tech Expansion
The incident comes as Tata Electronics expands its role in global technology supply chains.
AI Swarm Agents: Revolutionizing Background Processing
The loop takes agentic AI a step further by authorizing a swarm of agents to work continuously in the background, endlessly.
Uber Faces Shareholder Lawsuit Over Safety Issues
The lawsuit, led by a Detroit pension fund, alleges Uber's board and management has cut too many compliance corners, resulting in thousands of lawsuits.
OpenAI's AI Initiative to Secure Open Source Projects
OpenAI is using AI to help the open source community better protect itself.
Major Tech Layoffs in 2026: AI as a Factor
A running look — in reverse chronological order — at the bigger tech companies that have announced significant layoffs this year with AI as a stated factor.
Mastering Diffusion Model Tricks for Cleaner Image Generation
Prompting and model workflow techniques for better visual output.
NewCore Raises $66M to Manage AI Agents as Employees
NewCore argues the next challenge in enterprise security will be managing AI agents, not people.
Salesforce Acquires Fin for $3.6B to Boost AI Customer Service
Salesforce says it wants to use Fin's team and technology to improve Agentforce, its existing enterprise platform that businesses can use to build custom AI agents that automate tasks.
UK Announces Social Media Ban for Users Under 16
The ban would apply to a range of social media platforms, including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X.
SpaceX IPO Raises $85.7 Billion
SpaceX's IPO underwriters maxed out their share purchases, adding to an already historic amount of money raised.
SpaceX IPO: Key Details and Implications
TechCrunch has followed SpaceX's start, struggles, and successes from the early days. And we're here for what happens next too. This package of SpaceX IPO coverage includes who stands to win (and maybe some who won't), pre-IPO deals, and what's tucked inside its S-1 registration document.
Meta's New AI Mode on Facebook: Enhancing User Engagement
Meta announced Monday that it's rolling out a wave of new AI features on Facebook, the latest sign of the company's effort to catch up in the AI race and keep users more engaged on the platform.
US Government's Ban on Anthropic Models Explained
The Trump administration's decision that forced Anthropic to pull its latest cybersecurity models could be reactionary, retaliatory, or both, but the message is clear: The AI industry isn't immune from U.S. government interference.
Sundar Pichai Booed at Stanford Over Google's AI Contracts
AI is once again at the heart of a college graduation protest — this time for the technology's use in Google's defense contracts.
ChatGPT's Market Share Drops Below 50% for First Time
The chatbot still remains the most popular AI assistant worldwide with over 1.1 billion monthly users, followed by Gemini with 662 million and Claude with 245 million.
Threads Enhances Personalization with New AI Features for 500M Users
The Meta-owned social platform announced a series of new features launching today, including a "Your Algo" tool that lets users control what they see in their feeds
India Temporarily Bans Telegram Over Exam Fraud Concerns
The restrictions include a nationwide ban on Telegram until June 22 and a requirement to disable the app's message editing feature.
SpaceX Valuation Surges to $2.7T, Surpassing Amazon
SpaceX's valuation has increased by $1 trillion since its shares started trading on Friday.
DoorDash's AI Chatbot Simplifies Food Ordering
The new chatbot, called Ask DoorDash, allows users to search the app for what they're looking for in their own words instead of having to scroll through restaurants and stores to build a cart.
South Korea Fines Coupang $400M+ for Major Data Breach
South Korean authorities issued the record-breaking fine following a data breach that affected over 30 million customers.
Microsoft Partners with Alt Carbon for Carbon Removal in India
Alt Carbon said the agreement followed more than a year of scientific review and due diligence, with Microsoft requiring additional verification and data-sharing measures.
Australia Leads Global Ban on Social Media for Children
Australia was the first country to issue a ban in late 2025, aiming to reduce the pressures and risks that young users may face on social media, including cyberbullying, social media addiction, and exposure to predators.
Waymo Premier: AI-Driven Loyalty Program with Cash Back
Members of the program, called "Waymo Premier," will have to pony up $29.99 per month.
Meta's Edits App Gains AI Assistant and Desktop Version
By integrating an AI assistant directly into Edits, Meta is aiming to keep creators engaged on Instagram as it continues to compete with TikTok and YouTube for creators' attention.
Quantum Space Aims for $1.2B Military SPAC Deal
Quantum Space says SPACs aren't dead as it seeks a $1.2 billion deal to build military spacecraft.
Coinbase's New AI Tool for Trading and Research
Coinbase's agent can use x402 protocol to get access to data and APIs.
Bluesky Introduces Group Chats, Boosting Community Features
Bluesky's latest feature is group chats, arriving amid a shift in focus on building features for smaller communities.
SpaceX SPV Investors Face Post-IPO Uncertainties
After SpaceX makes its public debut, lower-tier SPV investors face hidden fees, lengthy payout delays, and the risk of outright fraud.
SpaceX Share Pricing Announced: $135 per Share
Wits its official share pricing announcement, SpaceX's IPO has begun.
Theker Secures $85M for Versatile Factory Robots
Unlike humanoid robots designed around a fixed form — think Boston Dynamics — Theker's machines are built to be reconfigured.
TunnelMind: AI-Driven Reputation API for IPs and ASNs
TunnelMind: AI Driven Reputation API for IPs and ASNs Introduction TunnelMind offers a cutting edge AI driven reputation API designed for IP addresses and Auton…
SpaceX's AI-Driven Space Data Center Plans Boost IPO
Most of the value in SpaceX's IPO is effectively a call option on the company's ambitious space data center plans.
Niteshift Raises $7M for AI Coding, Challenges Big AI Lock-In
AI coding agent startup Niteshift has raised a $7 million seed round from a who's who of angels. It's betting companies will want power over, not lock-in with model makers.
Enterprise AI Trends at VivaTech 2026: European Focus
While Silicon Valley continues pushing aggressively into large language models and consumer-facing AI products, many European companies are focused on applying AI to complex systems already embedded into everyday life.
Zest's AI App Unveils Real Dining Recommendations
Backed by Alexis Ohanian’s 776 and Kindred Ventures, Zest uses transaction data and AI to generate restaurant recommendations based on users’ real dining habits and the places they frequent.
Anthropic's Fable: Cybersecurity Researchers Critique Strict Guardrail
Cybersecurity researchers are complaining that Anthropic's new model Fable has guardrails that are too strict for any cybersecurity work.
Netflix Boosts Mobile App and Kids' Gaming in Asia
The media giant is pushing to expand its mobile and gaming business.
Wing Expands Drone Delivery with Walmart Partnership
Wing is expanding into seven more U.S. cities through its partnership with Walmart.
Andrew Yang's AI and Automation Solutions
Andrew Yang’s 2020 presidential campaign was based on a warning that automation and AI would hollow out the labor market and concentrate wealth in the hands of a few. At the time, ideas like Universal Basic Income felt fringe. Now Dario Amodei, Sam Altman, and Bernie Sanders are all saying versions of the same thing.  An entrepreneur at heart, […]
Opendoor's Exit from India Sparks AI and Outsourcing Debate
The decision comes as India emerges as the world’s largest GCC market.
Anthropic’s Dario Amodei: A Snapshot of Leadership
If you doubted his genius, doubt no more.