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Anthropics landmark $1.5B copyright settlement is approved
The final approval settles one case, but it doesn't resolve the broader issue of using copyrighted works to train AI models.
Colossal Biosciences reportedly in talks to raise new capital at $20B$30B valuation
The de-extinction startup is looking to double or triple its previous valuation, according to the report.
Trumps latest AI czar has already resigned
The director role for the Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI) has become a revolving door since David Sacks left his position as czar.
Google is working on a new AI chip designed to make Gemini more efficient
Alphabet, Google's parent company, is reportedly working on a new chip designed to make its Gemini models run much more efficiently.
AIs most important protocol is getting a little bit easier to use
Under the new system, the protocol will take a looser, stateless approach to session IDs on the server side, similar to how most ordinary websites already work.
X relaunches a rebuilt Android app after year-long effort
X says the rebuilt version of its Android app is now available globally.
Natural raises $30M to reinvent payments for AI agents and take on Stripe
The one-year-old startup aims to reinvent financial architecture for autonomous AI transactions.
Judge pauses$110B Paramount-Warner Bros merger
The lawsuit from the states alleges that the deal would harm movie theaters, basic cable distributors, and audiences.
Hugging Face confirms breach affected internal datasets and credentials, urges users to take action
Hugging Face is urging users to rotate any access tokens stored on the platform and review account activity.
Netflix paid $587M for Ben Afflecks AI filmmaking startup
Netflix revealed that it paid $587 million in cash for InterPositive, a startup co-founded by Ben Affleck.
What to watch for after Jensen Huangs Japan visit
Jensen Huang left Tokyo with deals spanning Japan's entire tech ecosystem.
Can an Apple lawsuit derail OpenAIs hardware plans?
On the latest episode of Equity, we debate whether Apple's lawsuit will cast over OpenAi's much-discussed plans to get into hardware and go public.
TechCrunch Mobility: The battle over robotaxi rules
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part.
Nonprofit Current AI is racing to build the World Wide Web of AI, free for all
Current AI, a non-profit building AI that leaves no one culture behind, has made remarkable progress across devices, AI chat and more.
Federal employees can download TikTok on their work phones again
The Department of Justice says that federal employees can now download TikTok on their government devices.
A 600-mile road trip (and data) proves EV charging doesnt suck anymore
A recent road trip in an EV revealed just how much faster and more reliable DC Fast charging has become in the U.S.
The window is almost shut. On August 19, eight startups will take the stage at Stripe Tour Sydney in front of investors, global press, and the Australian tech community. One startup walks away with automatic entry into TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco no application, no further competition, a guaranteed spot on the worlds most []
Vertu wants executives to pay $6,880 for an AI agent heres how it actually performs
From AI workflows to battery life and security, here's what it's really like to live with Vertu's luxury foldable every day.
Databricks hits $188B valuation, extending its run as AIs favorite second act
Databricks has remade its image into an AI company and has published research on the cost savings of open weight AI models for coding.
The Zoom hack that says, Dont record me
If every meeting, watercooler conversation, and date gets transcribed and summarized, who's actually reading any of it?
FBI arrests man accused of using Steam games to drain victims crypto wallets
Prosecutors accused 21-year-old student Zyaire Wilkins of publishing on Steam several fake video games that contained malware, infecting thousands of victims, and stealing crypto from some of them.
Parents want safer phones for kids. These companies are answering the call.
As parents look for alternatives to unrestricted smartphones, a growing number of companies are building phones designed specifically for kids, from feature-limited mobile devices to minimalist home phones.
Patreon stops asking AI bots not to scrape and starts blocking them
Patreon is strengthening its defenses against AI scraping by working with Cloudflare to block bots that train AI models on creators content without permission. The move marks a shift away from relying on websites using robots.txt alone to actively block unauthorized AI training.
reMarkables new Paper Pure is good. Thats why I wrote this review on it.
Remarkable's Paper Pure replaces Remarkable 2, and it is quite good.
Zoox issues software recall after a robotaxi got confused by heavy smoke
The recall comes as the top automotive safety regulator in the U.S. has warned AV companies about their vehicles interfering with first responders.
AvenuesAI Subsidiary Rediff Pre-Files DRHP
AvenuesAIs (formerly Infibeam Ventures) subsidiary Rediff has filed its IPO papers via the confidential route with SEBI. Rediff.com India Limited,
Xovian Aerospace Raises $2 Mn To Launch RF Satellite
Spacetech startup Xovian Aerospace has secured $2 Mn (about 18.7 Cr) in a fresh funding round led by ace investor
SIP Investing Guide: Young Professionals Aged 21-35 Earning 20K-75K Monthly
AMFI-registered mutual fund distributor's SIP guide: 21-35 yr olds 20K-75K. SEBI-compliant education on categories, allocation, step-up strategy. The post SIP Investing Guide: Young Professionals Aged 21-35 Earning 20K-75K Monthly appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
NODWINs Pre-IPO Round, Funding Tanks In Q1 2026 & More
NODWINs Pre-IPO Funding Meal NODWIN Gaming is moving beyond gaming and esports. Emerging from the shadows of its former parent
