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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.
Groq Raises $650M, Hires Execs After Nvidia Deal
What does an AI company do after one of those not-acqui-hire deals? Groq raised money, is leaning into its neocloud business, and is hiring new execs.
Nvidia's New Cooling System Reduces Data Center Water Use
Nvidia announced a new cooling system that cuts water use inside the data center. But it does nothing to address AI's biggest water use — fossil fuel power plants.
Microsoft and Chevron's Major US Gas-Powered Data Center Project
Microsoft inked a 20-year power purchase agreement with Chevron, locking in decades of carbon emissions from a new natural gas power plant.
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.
Tesla Autopilot Investigation: What Happened in Texas Crash?
Whether the Autopilot system was truly active, overridden, or malfunctioning likely won't be resolved until investigators finish combing through the vehicle's data logs.
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.
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.
Sarvam Raises $234M, Becomes India's Newest AI Unicorn
Indian IT services company HCLTech is investing $150 million in the Bengaluru startup.
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.
Malaysia's Respond.io Raises $62.5M for AI-Powered Messaging
Respond.io, one of Malaysia startups to watch, uses AI agents to handle high volumes of customer inquiries and charges per convo, not per seat.
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
SpaceX Acquires Cursor for $60B in Stock to Boost AI Division
The deal is supposed to help SpaceX's struggling AI division. The company told IPO investors it sees a $26 trillion addressable market in AI.
Foundation Alloy's AI-Driven Metals for Drones, Watches, and Knives
Instead of heating metals, Foundation Alloy beats them into submission. The startup has raised $22 million to scale up production of its alloys.
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.
Probably Raises $9M for Reliable AI Infrastructure
Probably wants to prevent hallucinations and factual errors from reaching users, and achieve accuracy on par with deterministic systems.
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.
AI-Powered Geothermal Energy Startup Secures $54M Funding
SpaceX alumni Andrew Redd is betting the ocean has vast amounts of untapped geothermal energy.
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.
Pool's New App Organizes Screenshots with AI for Easy Retrieval
Pool's new app automatically sorts screenshots into personalized collections, tracks down the original links behind saved content, and helps you rediscover products, recipes, travel ideas, and other things you meant to revisit.
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.
Deezer's AI Tool Identifies AI-Generated Music on Spotify, Apple Music
Deezer introduced a tool that scans playlists from Spotify, Apple Music, and other platforms to identify AI music.
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.
Oracle Security Bug Exploited in Mass-Hacking Campaign
The tech giant warned of a security flaw that a cybercrime gang said it's exploiting as part of a mass-hacking campaign. Google said it notified more than 100 organizations that had potentially vulnerable servers.
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.
Jeff Bezos’ Prometheus Secures $12B for Physical AI
The new round values the physical AI startup that aims to automate heavy engineering and drug design at $41 billion.
Pinterest Integrates Amazon Storefronts for Creator Commissions
Pinterest is adding support for Amazon Storefronts, allowing creators to earn affiliate commissions more easily while showcasing their product recommendations in one place.
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.