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Diverse group of people in India engaging in a debate about the future of AI, with a holographic AI network projection.
Future of Computing

India Debates AI Future as Anthropic Suspends Foreign Access

Anthropic abruptly suspended access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models for all foreign nationals, a move triggered by a U.

Benjamin Carter·Jun 14
Abstract AI visualization being restricted by digital barriers, with government building silhouettes in the background under a stormy sky.
AI & Machine Learning

US Government Restricts Anthropic AI Access Over Safety Concerns

Anthropic's Mythos AI model, which recently uncovered a 27-year-old vulnerability in a major operating system, has now been ordered by the U.

Dr. Anya Sharma·Jun 13
A detailed replica town with miniature buildings, including a hospital and gas station, under a night sky with holographic data projections and surveillance drones.
AI & Machine Learning

FBI simulates cyberattacks in replica town for training

In a sprawling 22,000 square-foot facility in Huntsville, Alabama, the FBI constructed an entire replica town – complete with a hospital, gas station, and power company – solely to stage and investiga

Dr. Anya Sharma·Jun 13
What is a GSR Score? Unpacking Menu-Order AI's Metric for GLP-1 Satisfaction
AI & Machine Learning

What is a GSR Score? Unpacking Menu-Order AI's Metric for GLP-1 Satisfaction

The GSR (GLP-1 Satisfaction Ratio) score, a proprietary metric by Menu-Order AI, helps GLP-1 users make informed dining choices by evaluating menu items based on protein, fiber, and calories. This AI-powered app scans any menu in real-time, providing personalized scores and "Smart Tweaks" to enhance meal satisfaction.

Sponsored by GLP·Sep 10
Andrew Yang launching Noble Mobile, a new telecom company focused on refunding unused data to customers and lowering everyday living costs.
Founders & Leaders

Andrew Yang launches Noble Mobile to cut everyday costs

Since its September launch, Andrew Yang's Noble Mobile has grown to thousands of customers and is generating millions in revenue by refunding customers for unused data, directly challenging traditiona

Alejandro Mendoza·Jun 13
A versatile, AI-powered robot with interchangeable arms on a modern factory floor, symbolizing the future of industrial automation.
AI & Machine Learning

Theker raises $85 million for its adaptable, non-specialized factory robot

A European startup developing AI-powered robots that can swap their own hands and arms just secured $85 million, according to TechCrunch and Zamin Uz .

Dr. Anya Sharma·Jun 12
Cinematic visualization of AI call screening technology expanding across India, symbolizing innovation and rapid growth in the tech sector.
AI & Machine Learning

Equal AI Secures $30 Million to Expand AI Call Screening in India

In just one year, Equal AI, an AI-powered call screening app, has amassed over a million monthly active users in India, securing $30 million in new funding.

Dr. Anya Sharma·Jun 12
Opendoor's India office closure contrasted with AI-driven operations returning to the US, highlighting a shift in global labor and outsourcing strategies.
AI & Machine Learning

Opendoor Exits India Amid AI Shift, Sparking Outsourcing Debate

Nearly 250 employees in Opendoor's India office are losing their jobs as the company shutters its operations there, opting instead for smaller, AI-augmented teams in the United States , according to I

Dr. Anya Sharma·Jun 11
Abstract representation of artificial intelligence with glowing data streams, symbolizing innovation and accessibility in AI technology.
AI & Machine Learning

Google Slashes AI Plus Subscription Price to $4.99

Google just cut the monthly price of its AI Plus subscription by 37.

Dr. Anya Sharma·Jun 10
Silhouettes of executives leaving the Lucid Motors building at dusk, with a Lucid Air EV in the foreground, symbolizing leadership changes.
Founders & Leaders

Lucid Motors Loses Key Engineering Executives Amid Leadership Changes

Just weeks after Silvio Napoli took the helm as CEO, Lucid Motors has seen the departure of its senior VP of engineering and digital, Emad Dlala.

Alejandro Mendoza·Jun 10
How Does Imaging Orders Direct's Virtual Consultation Work? A Clear Walkthrough
Biotech & Healthtech

How Does Imaging Orders Direct's Virtual Consultation Work? A Clear Walkthrough

Navigating the healthcare system to get a diagnostic imaging order can often feel complex and time-consuming. Imaging Orders Direct offers a streamlined, virtual alternative designed for patients who need a more direct p…

Sponsored by Imaging Orders Direct·Sep 7
A Waymo robotaxi in a busy city intersection, with AI data visualizations overlaid, demonstrating its advanced decision-making capabilities.
AI & Machine Learning

Waymo Robotaxi Performance Benchmark Compares to Human Drivers

In a groundbreaking collaboration, Waymo and TU Delft have developed a computer model that simulates human driver decisions in split-second crash avoidance scenarios, revealing how robotaxis stack up

Dr. Anya Sharma·Jun 10
Abstract visualization of complex financial data and valuation charts, symbolizing venture capital funding and potential valuation discrepancies in AI startups.
AI & Machine Learning

Brendan Foody Accuses Sequoia of Dual-Pricing Valuation Tricks

The startup Serval reportedly secured $75 million in funding at a $1 billion valuation, yet Sequoia Capital's actual entry point for investment was $400 million, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Dr. Anya Sharma·Jun 9
Futuristic Indian cityscape at dusk with stock market data displays and a delivery drone, symbolizing Zepto's growth and IPO ambitions.
AI & Machine Learning

Zepto files for IPO despite significant growth and expanding net losses

Indian quick commerce firm Zepto reported a net loss of $617.

Dr. Anya Sharma·Jun 9
Sleek, futuristic Evotrex PG5 electric RV parked in a remote, scenic landscape, symbolizing charging-free travel and advanced technology.
Founders & Leaders

Evotrex RV Secures $30M Series A for Charging-Free Travel

Evotrex's PG5 electric RV, priced at $160,000 and scheduled for 2027 delivery, commands significant market interest, with 90% of orders for its 'fully loaded Premium trim,' according to TechCrunch .

Alejandro Mendoza·Jun 9
A futuristic cityscape with holographic screens showing short videos, people interacting with phones, symbolizing the new social media era.
Venture & Startups

Divine Lets Users Create Six-Second Videos for Next Gen Social Media

Divine, a new social app, is not only a reboot of the beloved six-second video platform Vine but already hosts approximately 500,000 videos from nearly 100,000 original Vine creators, according to Tec

Mateo Rossi·Jun 7
Cinematic view of Apple's WWDC 2026 keynote stage, highlighting advanced AI features and a redesigned Siri interface with holographic displays.
Product Lab

Apple Prepares 2026 WWDC Launch for AI, Siri Overhaul

At WWDC 2026, Apple is set to unveil a dramatically upgraded Siri, powered by Google's Gemini models, capable of conversational interactions and even analyzing document uploads, according to Tom's Gui

Mateo Rossi·Jun 7
What Academic Researchers Want to Know About Explore Science AI: A Q&A
AI & Machine Learning

What Academic Researchers Want to Know About Explore Science AI: A Q&A

Generative AI tools are rapidly becoming a staple in academic settings. A recent study found that 65% of US university STEM faculty have used generative AI in their teaching or research, with 84% of those users planning …

Sponsored by Explore Science AI·Sep 6
The White House with abstract AI data streams flowing around it, symbolizing the intersection of technology and government policy.
AI & Machine Learning

Sriram Krishnan exits White House AI advisor role

At a pivotal moment for artificial intelligence regulation, the White House is losing a key architect of its AI strategy as senior advisor Sriram Krishnan prepares to step down at the end of June.

Dr. Anya Sharma·Jun 7
Digital shield protecting an AI core from malicious code, symbolizing OpenAI's Lockdown Mode against prompt injection attacks.
AI & Machine Learning

OpenAI's Lockdown Mode Fights Prompt Injection Attacks

With Lockdown Mode enabled, ChatGPT will limit its web browsing to cached content and refuse to share data with third parties if a malicious prompt is detected, according to PCMag UK .

Dr. Anya Sharma·Jun 7
An iPhone and MacBook Pro displaying a clean interface, protected by a digital shield, symbolizing ad-blocking by Filtr.
Product Lab

Filtr blocks ads in many iPhone and Mac apps

For years, iPhone users endured ads in apps like Google News and ESPN Cricinfo.

Mateo Rossi·Jun 5
Modern AI lab with glowing servers and holographic displays, representing Airbnb's new in-house AI development initiative.
AI & Machine Learning

Airbnb launches new AI lab; Brian Chesky won't lead

Airbnb will not partner with existing large language model (LLM) providers for its AI lab, signaling a bold move towards proprietary development, according to The Tech Buzz.

Dr. Anya Sharma·Jun 5
FirstClub's valuation surges to $255 million following a successful $55 million Series B funding round, highlighting rapid growth in the quick commerce sector.
Founders & Leaders

FirstClub valuation soars amid $55M Series B funding round

In just one year since launching in Bengaluru, quick commerce startup FirstClub has acquired 170,000 households and processed over 1 million orders, according to TechCrunch .

Alejandro Mendoza·Jun 4
A determined startup founder stands at a foggy crossroads, representing the funding challenges faced by TechCrunch Startup Battlefield alumni.
Founders & Leaders

Startup Battlefield Alumni Face Funding Challenges

Only 12% of 200 analyzed startups from past TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield cohorts secured meaningful follow-on funding within 18 months, according to medium .

Alejandro Mendoza·Jun 2