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SpaceX, Reflection AI Sign $150M Monthly Compute Deal
Reflection AI will pay $150 million a month beginning July 1, 2026 through 2029 for immediate access to Nvidia's latest GB300 AI chips and supporting hardware across SpaceX's Colossus 2 data center near Memphis, Tennessee.
Google DeepMind and A24 Partner on AI Filmmaking Tools
Google DeepMind and A24 are teaming up to build AI filmmaking tools.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trump Eyes Equity in OpenAI for American AI Success
President Donald Trump said he's discussing deals "where the American people can benefit from the success of AI."
Google's $920M Monthly AI Compute Deal with SpaceX
In a statement, a Google representative described the deal as a result of unexpected demand for its recently launched AI products.
Waymo Repurposes Robotaxi Batteries for Grid Storage
The company announced a deal with B2U Storage Solutions to repurpose the battery packs as Waymo pulls them off the road.
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.
Groq Aims to Raise $650M for AI Inference Focus After Nvidia Deal
Chipmaker Groq is looking to raise $650 million in internal funding as it pivots from hardware to focus more on AI inference, the process of refining the way AI models respond to prompted requests, per Axios.
AI-Powered Ninja Outdoor Pizza Oven: Perfect Summer Pizza
The Ninja Artisan Outdoor Pizza Oven is aimed at people who want delicious pizza nights without having to deal with things like propane or wood pellets, unlike many other pizza ovens.
Amazon and Snowflake's $6B AI Chip Deal: Boost for AWS
Snowflake has signed a new, enormous five-year deal with Amazon to secure chips for AI usage. Nvidia is once again being put on notice.
Databricks Co-Founder on Enterprise AI Safety at TechCrunch Disrupt 20
Enterprise AI is entering a different phase now, one where enterprises are no longer evaluating whether AI is exciting. They are evaluating whether it is safe to deploy broadly.
SpaceX's Starlink Secures American Airlines Deal
American Airlines said Tuesday it plans to install Starlink on more than 500 Airbus aircraft, the latest carrier win for IPO-bound SpaceX.
Spotify, Universal Music Allow AI Covers and Remixes
Spotify is partnering with Universal Music Group to let Premium subscribers create AI-generated song covers and remixes, with participating artists receiving a share of the revenue.
Microsoft Revives Carbon Removal Plans: Boost for CDR Startups
Microsoft is responsible for over 90% of the carbon-removal market, and reports suggested the company was pausing purchases entirely. This new deal should help assuage the fears of CDR startups.
Anthropic to Pay xAI $1.25B Monthly for Compute
Elon Musk's xAI surprised the AI world when it made a deal to sell compute to Anthropic. Now we know how much it's worth.
Greedeks/GTweak: Portable AI Tool for Windows Optimization
Portable Tool for an Ideal Windows Setup
Instructure Reaches Deal with Hackers After Two Breaches
The maker of the Canvas school software said it "reached an agreement" with the hackers, but provided no guarantees that the hackers would not release the data or keep their word.
Waymo Issues Recall for Robotaxis to Address Flooding
Waymo has issued a software recall that makes its robotaxis more cautious around flooded areas. A "final remedy" is in the works.
Nvidia Invests $40B in AI Equity Deals in 2023
Nvidia continues to be a big investor in the AI ecosystem.
F1 Paddock: New Hub for Startup Deals and Investments
F1 Grands Prix have emerged as a new place to see and be seen if you are a founder or investor.
xAI and Anthropic: Implications for SpaceX
On the latest episode of the Equity podcast, we discussed what xAI's deal with Anthropic might mean for parent company SpaceX.
Pentagon Partners with Nvidia, Microsoft, and AWS for AI on Classified
The deals come as the DOD has doubled down on diversifying its exposure to AI vendors in the wake of its controversial dispute with Anthropic over usage terms of its AI models.
Replit CEO on Cursor Deal, Apple Rivalry, and Future Plans
At TechCrunch's sold-out StrictlyVC event in San Francisco on Thursday night, we covered a lot of ground in a short time, beginning with the question everyone in the industry is asking right now: in a world where rival Cursor is reportedly in talks to be acquired by SpaceX for $60 billion, is Replit also bound to sell?
Gemma-4-31B-JANG_4M-CRACK AI Tool: Hugging Face Release
Introducing the Gemma 4 31B JANG 4M CRACK AI Tool on Hugging Face Overview The Gemma 4 31B JANG 4M CRACK AI tool, recently released on Hugging Face, represents …
Rivian Reduces DOE Loan to $4.5B for Georgia Factory
Rivian has reworked its loan deal with the Department of Energy and now expects to borrow $4.5 billion to build its new factory in Georgia, down from the original amount of $6.6 billion.
Microsoft's Nadella: Ready to Leverage OpenAI Deal for Cloud Customers
Microsoft gets to offer OpenAI's tech to its cloud customers and doesn't have to pay for it. "We fully plan to exploit it," Nadella said.
Billionaires Propose AI Job Loss Compensation
**This week: the billionaires who broke the economy want to pay you to shut up about it.** Last week, Elon Musk pinned a post to the top of his X profile: "Universal HIGH INCOME via checks issued by the Federal government is the best way to deal with unemployment caused by AI." Sam Altman wants to go bigger — "universal extreme wealth", paid in compute tokens. Amodei says UBI may be "part of the answer." Khosla says it's a necessary safety net. All of them, in unison. These are the guys who spent twenty years arguing that government should stay out of markets, that handouts breed dependency, that the individual should stand on their own. Musk literally ran a federal cost-cutting operation. And now they want the government to mail checks to every citizen. Why? Because they broke the thing, and they know it. The people building the tools that eat the jobs are pre-emptively offering to pay for the damage — on their terms, through their platforms, using their math. **A universal basic income paid by the people who automated your job is not a safety net. It's a leash.**
AI Blunder: Company Loses Premium Domain in Interview Fiasco
Been in this space a long time and just watched one of the dumbest self-inflicted losses I’ve seen in years. Was interviewing with a company (\~$300M+ revenue and 1 single owner..............). During research, noticed they didn’t own their exact-match domain-just a pile of second-tier alternatives. Found owner (no comment) Rare case: real info. Called the owner (older guy, not a flipper). Good conversation. He initially said it wasn’t for sale, but after talking, he opened up and said, “make me an offer.” Price? Completely reasonable for the asset. What do they do? They send a junior HR person asking me to hand over the contact info. No strategy. No discretion. No understanding of how these deals actually work. I declined and set up an anonymous contact to test them. They haven't yet, but I'm fully expecting a lawyer to. During an interview, it was the first question they asked. Not letting someone inexperienced spook the seller or turn it into a legal posturing situation over what is, frankly, a cheap acquisition for them. Interesting outcome. They'll never get the name now (no comment). They lost a premium domain because they treated it like a routine admin task (or worse.....c&d?) instead of what it is-a negotiation. Big takeaway (again, for the hundredth time): Most companies-even big ones-have zero idea how to acquire domains properly. And yeah, lesson on my end too: don’t offer to “help for free,” and don’t assume competence or ethics just because there’s revenue or a "good guy" founder. Curious how many of you have seen deals die like this for completely avoidable reasons.
Amazon Launches OpenAI Models on AWS After Microsoft Deal
A day after OpenAI got Microsoft to agree to end exclusive rights, AWS announced a slate of OpenAI model offerings, including a new agent service.
Australia's New Law: Big Tech to Pay for News or Face 2.25% Tax
The more deals platforms make with media outlets, the less they pay. If enough agreements go through, that effective rate drops to 1.5%, which could generate between A$200 million and A$250 million back into Australian journalism.
Google and Pentagon Partner for 'Any Lawful' AI Use
https://preview.redd.it/hbbp7hn1cxxg1.png?width=811&format=png&auto=webp&s=a633fe43837bf60e014afaa4c6cf3fe72a4976d3 I feel like this was inevitable - governments would want to use AI models eventually. Wondering what are the inhumane or harmful ways the employees were protesting about - Does this mean that Pentagon can basically spy on people? [Source](https://news.geobrowser.io/story/cd07a612f9e747efa89e35bef748122d) (full article)
Unusual Bay Area Home Sale Requires Anthropic Equity
Someone’s offering an unusual deal for a 13-acre property in Mill Valley, just north of San Francisco.
Auroch Engine: Revolutionizing AI Memory for Personalization
Auroch Engine is an external memory layer for AI assistants — designed to give models better long-term recall, personalization, and context awareness across conversations. Instead of relying on scattered chat history or fragile built-in memory, Auroch Engine lets users store, retrieve, and organize important context through a dedicated memory API. The goal is simple: make AI feel less like a reset button every session, and more like a tool that actually learns your projects, preferences, workflows, and goals over time. Right now, it’s in early beta. We’re looking for first users who are interested in testing a lightweight developer-facing memory system for AI apps, agents, and personal productivity workflows. Ideal early users are people building with AI, experimenting with agents, or frustrated that their assistant keeps forgetting the important stuff. DM for more information or better visit our site: https://ai-recall-engine-q5viks70j-cartertbirchalls-projects.vercel.app
OpenAI Allowed to Sell on AWS in Microsoft Deal
OpenAI has won major concessions from its largest shareholder, Microsoft, that will allow it to sell products on AWS, while Microsoft get more cash in a revenue-share agreement.
China Blocks Meta's $2B Manus AI Deal After Probe
China has ordered Meta to unwind its multibillion-dollar Manus acquisition, dealing a potential setback to Zuckerberg’s push into AI agents.
Meta's Space Solar Power Deal with Overview Energy
Overview Energy's first contract with Meta is a small step toward a future of space-based solar power.
Auroch Engine: Revolutionizing AI Memory for Personalization
Auroch Engine is an external memory layer for AI assistants — designed to give models better long-term recall, personalization, and context awareness across conversations. Instead of relying on scattered chat history or fragile built-in memory, Auroch Engine lets users store, retrieve, and organize important context through a dedicated memory API. The goal is simple: make AI feel less like a reset button every session, and more like a tool that actually learns your projects, preferences, workflows, and goals over time. Right now, it’s in early beta. We’re looking for first users who are interested in testing a lightweight developer-facing memory system for AI apps, agents, and personal productivity workflows. Ideal early users are people building with AI, experimenting with agents, or frustrated that their assistant keeps forgetting the important stuff. DM for more information or better visit our site: https://ai-recall-engine-q5viks70j-cartertbirchalls-projects.vercel.app
Anthropic's AI Agents Make Real Deals in Marketplace Test
In a recent experiment, Anthropic created a classified marketplace where AI agents represented both buyers and sellers, striking real deals for real goods and real money.
Unusual Bay Area Home Sale Tied to Anthropic Equity
Someone’s offering an unusual deal for a 13-acre property in Mill Valley, just north of South Francisco.