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Meta’s Oversight Board Criticizes Account Bans for Lack of Transparenc
Meta's board cites "due process" concerns over account bans. It's also pushing Meta to offer clear information about violations and its use in AI in making its determinations.
Helion Secures $465M for Microsoft Fusion Power Plant
Fusion startup Helion is racing to complete a power plant for Microsoft by 2028. A fresh infusion of cash should help with that.
Poke Approved as First AI Agent on Apple Messages for Business
Poke, the startup that lets people use AI agents through simple text messages, has become the first AI agent approved for Apple’s Messages for Business platform.
Meta Builds Data Centers in Tents to Cut Costs
Meta may have found one way to slash its massive data center bill: tents.
Startup Battlefield Returns to Sydney with Stripe
On August 19, Startup Battlefield is returning to Sydney in partnership with Stripe, one of the world's most iconic technology companies. We're taking over Stripe Tour Sydney for a night that the Australian startup ecosystem won't forget.
AI and Defense Tech Trends at StrictlyVC LA on June 18
On Thursday, June 18, at The Aerospace Corporation Campus, investors, founders, and tech leaders will gather for an evening of conversation exploring some of the most consequential shifts taking place across venture capital, defense technology, artificial intelligence, and advanced industry. Secure your spot today.
Filtr's New Feature Blocks In-App Ads on iPhone and Mac
This popular ad blocker app for iPhones, iPads, and Macs can now block ads from loading inside apps, including web browsers, thanks to a new feature in the latest Apple software.
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky to Launch New AI Lab
The Airbnb CEO said last year it hasn't struck an LLM partnership because existing products weren't quite ready.
Anthropic's Daniela Amodei Addresses AI Revenue Doubts Pre-IPO
Anthropic has been growing at a breakneck pace. The company announced that annualized revenue crossed $47 billion in May, up dramatically from roughly $9 billion at the end of 2025. That trajectory faces a real test, though.
Founders Fund Hosts Game Show with Tech Elites
The debut episode, moderated by Founders Fund chief marketing officer Mike Solana, included a star-studded cast of current tech luminaries.
Mira Murati Steps Back into AI Marketing Spotlight
In the current environment, remaining heads down has diminishing returns; at some point, you have to make some noise just to remind the market you exist.
AirTrunk Plans $30B AI Data Center Expansion in India
The Australian data center operator plans to set up 5GW of capacity in India.
Discover the 'Small Web' with Wander: StumbleUpon-Inspired Tool
This open source community project lets you create a StumbleUpon-like experience for recommending your favorite sites.
Top 2026 Data Breaches and Cyber Attacks
From a massive DOGE data breach and the hacking of critical energy and water systems to the hack of an FBI surveillance system, here are the most damaging security incidents and data breaches of 2026.
TikTok Pro Events: Enhance FIFA World Cup Experience
The app allows users to engage with other fans, explore trending videos, and access curated creator feeds.
U.K. Regulators Mandate AI Search Opt-Out for Publishers
U.K. regulators are requiring Google offer a tool allowing website publishers to opt-out of generative AI search features. The option will be tested in the U.K. then rolled out globally.
Two Ex-Goldman, Meta Founders Build Voice AI for Africa, Middle East
The startup's own stack for Africa and Middle East is now handling more than 17,000 calls per day.
AI Music Generator Suno Raises $400M Amid Lawsuits
The prominent AI music-generation startup is now valued at over $5.4 billion -- about seven months ago, it raised at a $2.45 billion valuation.
GitLab Reduces Workforce by 14% to Scale AI Infrastructure
The company is reducing its workforce as it exits 22 countries, reduces management layers, and invests in its infrastructure to scale its platform.
Instagram Alerts Users of AI Chatbot Hacker Attacks
Hackers appeared to take over victims’ accounts even after Meta said it fixed its AI-powered support chatbot, which granted hackers access to victims’ accounts.
Carvana Partners with Slate Auto for New Car Sales
Carvana was granted a warrant to buy shares in Slate last year, according to documents obtained by TechCrunch. Guggenheim Partners CEO Mark Walter is heavily invested in both companies.
Amazon's AI Visual Search: Matching Products to Queries
Amazon will use visual search and AI to show AI-generated product images that match your search queries. The retailer says it will help guide users to products.
Ultrahuman Data Breach: Hackers Access Customer Wellness Data
The breach at wearable ring maker Ultrahuman stemmed from credentials stolen from a malware-infected employee laptop.
Substack Introduces Reply Rules for Creator Control
Substack's new Reply Rules feature is currently available for all English-language publications and is designed to give creators greater control over how their audiences respond.
Google's Dreambeans: AI Tool Turns Your Life into a Cartoon
Dreambeans is a curated list of AI-illustrated "stories" culled from the personal data in your Google account.
Meta Spins Out VR Fitness Game Supernatural Amid Layoffs
Meta appears to have listened to the Supernatural users who protested the app's sad fate after sweeping layoffs.
Alphabet Raises $85B for Google's AI: Investor Interest Soars
If Alphabet's record-breaking $85 billion stock sale signals investor appetite for AI-related offerings, we can see that investors are ready to chow.
Uber's 500 Data-Capturing Vehicles for AI Infrastructure
The modified Ioniq 5 will be loaded with sensors to capture data for Uber's new AV Labs division.
Defense Tech Startups: Who Will Survive the Funding Boom?
Defense tech is red hot right now. Anduril and Mach Industries just doubled and quadrupled their valuations, respectively, and the U.S. government is proposing a 40% increase in defense budget. A wave of new startups is chasing those government contracts, but according to Ross Fubini, the venture investor who wrote Anduril’s first check, most of them will get lost in the Valley of Death between prototype contract […]
Lovable Boosts AI Infrastructure with Google Cloud Expansion
Lovable and Google signed an expanded multiyear deal that involves a 5x expansion of Lovable's footprint on Google Cloud, and expanded access to Anthropic Claude.
Quick Commerce Startup FirstClub Valuation Doubles to $255M
The Bengaluru startup has crossed 1 million orders and reached a $50 million annualized GMV run rate within a year of launch.
Benchmark Raises $2B Growth Fund, Breaks 20-Year Tradition
The legendary abandons its more than 20 year tradition of keeping its funds to about $425 million.
AI Tools: YouTubers Direct Top Movies This Weekend
The YouTube-to-prestige-horror pipeline is looking very strong.
Unastella Secures $24M for South Korean Rocket Development
The Seoul-based rocket startup is developing its own launch vehicles and engines.
Erin Brockovich Targets Data Center Secrecy with AI
Environmental activist Erin Brockovich has a new mission.
DuckDuckGo Expands 'No AI' Search with New Browser Extensions
Alternative search engine DuckDuckGo launches 'no AI' web extensions for Chrome and Firefox users.
Strava Tightens Security to Combat AI Scraping
To stop scraping, the company is increasing security around its website and will now only allow authenticated users to view certain data. Earlier, users were able to see details like public profiles and fitness club listings without logging in. The company is putting all that data behind authentication to protect it from unauthorized AI scraping.
AI Weather Startup WindBorne Outperforms Government Forecasts
WindBorne benefits from its unique combination of model-building and data collection. The company now has about 400 balloons in flight gathering sensor readings at any given time, launched from 15 sites around the globe. The advances in its current model come from improvements in how the data collected by the balloons is fed into the models.
SpaceX Warns of Potential Equity Dilution for Investors
The company added a warning to prospective investors that a major dilution could be in the cards after it goes public.
Anthropic AI Files to Go Public, Secures Top Enterprise Customers
Anthropic, now an AI powerhouse that has landed top-tier enterprise customers, was once considered an underdog in the emerging world of large language models.
Ex-Meta CTO Launches $250M Climate Fund with Gigascale Capital
Mike Schroepfer's Gigascale Capital has raised a large fund to back founders building climate-friendly solutions for the world's energy and material shortages.
Meta AI Support Chatbot Exploited in Instagram Account Hacks
Several users on social media reported having their Instagram accounts hacked over the weekend. Meta's own support chatbot was blamed for allowing hackers to hijack accounts.
SpaceX's IPO Faces Water Access Challenges for AI Infrastructure
The company says it needs "significant" water resources to cool its data centers, and that access to abundant, affordable water is a challenge.
Florida Sues OpenAI, Sam Altman Over Violent Incidents
The lawsuit partially revolves around a shooting at Florida State University last year, and ChatGPT's alleged role in the incident.
Nvidia's AI Agent PCs: Revolutionizing the $200B CPU Market
If Nvidia has cracked a way to bring AI agents easily, safely, and usefully to the masses, it could — and should — be big.
Where Are Startup Battlefield Alumni Now? TechCrunch Check-In
We wanted to show you what happens after the confetti falls. We checked in with some of our recent alumni, many of whom have sat down with us on Build Mode: The Founder Survival Guide, TechCrunch's podcast for founders at every stage.
Alphabet Seeks $80B for AI Expansion
"The company is experiencing strong demand for its AI solutions and services from enterprises and consumers, at levels that are exceeding the company’s available supply," Alphabet said in its statement.
Mach Industries Valuation Soars to $1.8B with $300M Raise
In a wild ride for 22-year-old founder and CEO Ethan Thornton, Mach Industries has raised another $300 million. It already has five autonomous vehicles in development and completed a major acquisition.
How to Make the Startup Battlefield Top 20
Every founder who applies to Startup Battlefield wants the same thing: the Disrupt Main Stage. Here’s how to get there and why the opportunity starts well before the main stage.
How to Apply to Startup Battlefield 2026: June 8 Deadline
Startup Battlefield applications are due tomorrow, so now's the time to put the finishing touches on your submission!