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This is fine artist KC Green reaches agreement with AI startup Artisan

The startup has apparently taken down the ads using KC Green's This is fine meme.

TechCrunch Mobility: It doesnt matter that people hate the Ferrari Luce

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part.

What happens in Vega$: steroids, swimmers, and a billion-dollar hustle

The Enhanced Games a singular sporting competition where a majority of the athletes were on performance enhancing drugs may herald a new business model that the tech industry is ready to embrace.

SoftBank says it will invest up to 75 billion to build French data centers

The goal, the firm said, is to develop and operate up to 5 gigawatts of additional data center capacity.

This weekends two biggest movies were both directed by YouTubers

The YouTube-to-prestige-horror pipeline is looking very strong.

Snap alums unveil Ghost Angels fund

A group of 20 Snap alumni has come together to launch a fund called Ghost Angels to back the next generation of social media.

Meta is reportedly developing an AI pendant

Meta seems to be making big bets on AI-powered hardware.

I put Googles 24/7 AI assistant Gemini Spark to work, and its actually pretty useful

Gemini Spark helps automate everyday tasks, from inbox summaries to local event planning, but its unclear why Google made it a separate product.

The groupthink boom: what three top VCs really think about the AI frenzy

If you're 22 years old in San Francisco and building something in AI, there may be a seed term sheet in your inbox but if you're 19, oh my God, this means you're really good; you might already have a Series A [offer], said one, half-kiddingly.

As the browser wars heat up, here are the hottest alternatives to Chrome and Safari in 2026

Weve compiled an overview of some of the top alternative browsers available today aiming to challenge Chrome and Safari.

This $300 pizza oven can easily help elevate your summer pizza nights

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.

TikToks road to becoming a super app

TikTok may be working to become the app that people use for most of their digital activities.

Founders seize on Indian court ruling to revive criticism of Googles ad business

The ruling drew support from founders, while lawyers said it could force platforms to revisit how they handle trademarked keywords.

I went to the so-called steroid Olympics, to understand why Silicon Valley is obsessed with peptides

The Enhanced Games a singular sporting competition where a majority of the athletes were on performance enhancing drugs may herald a new business model that the tech industry is ready to embrace.

Coders are refusing to work without AIand that could come back to bite them

While AI is helping coders produce code faster, it may not be producing better code, researchers warn. And that could cause problems down the road for them.

So youve heard these AI terms and nodded along; lets fix that

The rise of AI has brought an avalanche of new terms and slang. Here is a glossary with definitions of some of the most important words and phrases you might encounter.

What happens when companies become too AI-pilled?

The people deciding that AI can replace your job are also the ones least likely to understand what your jobtruly involves, according to Box founder Aaron Levie, who pointed to this as an example ofAI psychosis. Indeed,ClickUprecentlycut 22% of its workforce for AI agents, tech layoffs in 2026 are already nearly matching all of 2025, []

After Nvidias $20B not-aqui-hire, AI chip startup Groq reportedly raising $650M

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.

Microsoft under fire for threatening security researcher with criminal investigation

A public spat between Microsoft and an independent security researcher reopens a long-running debate over who is responsible for securing software.

Cognitions Scott Wu says AI coding agents shouldnt replace humans

Cognition makes Devin, the first and arguably most successful AI coding agent. But famed coder Wu says it isn't designed to supplant human programmers.

This chip startup just raised $135M on a bet that AIs biggest bottleneck isnt compute its memory

South Korean chip startup Xcena is betting that AI's real bottleneck is not compute, but memory.

Blue Origins New Glenn rocket explodes during testing in Florida

The explosion is likely a major setback for Jeff Bezos' spaceflight company, and its attempt to compete with SpaceX.

Waymo dominates autonomous vehicle registrations as Tesla trails behind

A new law and AV tracker tool gives the clearest accounting yet of how many robotaxis and self-driving trucks are in Texas.

How to apply to Startup Battlefield 2026, what you need ahead of the June 8 deadline

Startup Battlefield applications are due tomorrow, so now's the time to put the finishing touches on your submission!

Asana acquires no-code agent-builder Stack AI

Asana will incorporate Stack AI into its growing suite of AI workflow tools.

Bluesky embraces long-form content to counter X Articles

In its latest update, Bluesky is getting into long-form content.

Hackers are trying to steal Signal users backups in new wave of phishing attacks

A new hacking campaign is trying to trick Signal users to give up their secret recovery key, which can be used to access online backups containing past messages.

Anthropic raises $65 billion, nears $1T valuation ahead of IPO

Anthropic has closed a $65 billion Series H round at a $965 billion post-money valuation, marking what could be the AI startup's final private fundraise before a highly anticipated IPO.

Just like gold and oil, well soon be able to trade AI token futures

Large exchanges are designing derivative products around AI tokens, which are increasingly being considered less a computational output and more a raw material input, like electricity or bandwidth.

H1 secures $40M from CVS, proving SaaS startups can still attract investment

CEO Ariel Katz argues that while AI can replicate workflow SaaS, it can't copy H1s unique doctor data.

Why Paris may be the most important AI city outside Silicon Valley

Europes startup ecosystem has matured significantly; its founders are increasingly willing to scale companies domestically instead of immediately looking to relocate to the U.S.

In just 3 weeks,StrictlyVCis coming to Los Angeles

StrictlyVC Los Angeles is on June 18. Join for meaningful networking and fireside chats with leaders from Mach Industries, Shinkei Systems, and more. Register today.

Corgi announces $106M raise at $2.6B valuation double what it was worth 3 weeks ago

Insurance tech Corgi announced today an $106 million Series B1 raise, valuing the company at $2.6 billion, just three weeks after announcing a $160 million Series B.

Anthropic releases Opus 4.8 with new dynamic workflow tool

The new Opus model comes with a tool called Dynamic Workflows, for coordinating swarms of subagents.

Waymos newest robotaxi is Chinese-made, built to make money, and now accepting riders

The launch of the Ojai minivan robotaxi comes after years of development and testing, but arrives amid a challenging time for Waymo.

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Databricks co-founder on what kills enterprise AI deals

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.

YouTube adds new podcast features, including an AI recommendation tool and Auto speed

The update signals YouTube's ongoing efforts to compete with other platforms for podcast audiences.

Startup Battlefield 200 application deadline extendedto June 8after overwhelming demand

After overwhelming demand from founders around the world, TechCrunch has extended the Startup Battlefield 200 application deadline to June 8. Nominate a standout startup or apply yours today.

Visa invests in Replit to power agentic payments for developers

Visa said that over 1,000 employees has been using Replit for prototyping and development

Has the hunt for AI compute uncovered the next Cerebras?

General Compute is betting SambaNova will be the next breakout chipmaker.

Oura unveils its Ring 5 with a thinner, lighter design starting at $399

The ring is 40% smaller than its predecessor, and comes with more accurate sensing, enhanced battery life, and more.

Vertu wants CEOs to run companies from an AI foldable starting at $6,880

Built on top of the open-source Hermes project, Vertu's new foldable combines AI-agent workflows, enterprise integrations, and ultra-premium luxury finishes.

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