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We're likely to see more price increases as the big AI companies plan to go public.

Chat is dead at least, according to a senior OpenAI employee.

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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.

Even with Lockdown Mode, ChatGPT could be still vulnerable to prompt injections, but the goal is to reduce the likelihood that sensitive data gets shared in the process.

Apple's WWDC nears: Here's what you can look forward to.

Krishnan is reportedly starting a new institution to continue shaping Trump's AI policy.

After a very profitable decade on Microsoft's board, Reid Hoffman is stepping down to focus on his AI drug discovery startup Manus.

A massive viral conversation sharing VC horror stories has taken place this week on X. Some are weird. Some are infuriating.

IBM and two of its subsidiary companies were allegedly breached during the mid-2010s a lawsuit filed by a former cybersecurity executive accuses IBM of not disclosing and actively covering it up.

Applications for Startup Battlefield 200 officially close on June 8, 11:59 p.m. PT. Nows not the time to wait any longer. Secure your shot at competing on the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 this October at San Francisco's Moscone West.

The companies announced the deal on Friday, just one week ahead of SpaceX's historic IPO.

GM wants to slash EV prices by deploying new battery tech up to a year earlier than planned. This building is key to making that happen.

Lectric, which says the U.S. market is ripe for competition and choice, has launched three new brands in the past six months.

While the AI fundraising machinekeeps breaking its own records, some founders are building in the other direction. Mirror founder Brynn Putnam just raised money forBoard, a startup focused on bringing people together through in-person games and social experiences.Cyberdeck creators are going viralcrafting whimsical DIY computers thatliterally encourageusers to touch grass. Unlike theAI-free browser crowd, thisdoesntjustfeellikebacklash, []

Supabase, an example of an open source project becoming a fast-growing company, has greatly benefited from AI tools like Claude, Codex, and other vibe-coding platforms.

Cybercriminals, part of a gang known as Silent Ransom Group, have sent people pretending to be IT support employees to law firms' offices, where the criminals have stolen data using USB drives or remote access tools.

The Australian data center operator plans to set up 5GW of capacity in India.

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.

The debut episode, moderated by Founders Fund Chief Marketing Officer Mike Solana, included a star-studded cast of current tech luminaries.

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.

The Airbnb CEO said last year it hasn't struck an LLM partnership because existing products weren't quite ready.

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.

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.

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.

Meta may have one found one way to slash its massive data center bill: tents.

Poke, the startup that lets people use AI agents through simple text messages, has become the first AI agent approved for Apples Messages for Business platform.

Fusion startup Helion is racing to complete a power plant for Microsoft by 2028. A fresh infusion of cash should help with that.

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.

The incident helps shed some new light on how Waymo treats and stores the footage captured by its robotaxis.

Cash App plans to launch more tap-to-pay tags

The company announced a deal with B2U Storage Solutions to repurpose the battery packs as Waymo pulls them off the road.

Ramp has nearly tripled its valuation over the past year as investors scramble to grab a part of the fast-growing startup.

The California startup released the fourth-generation of its home assistance robot, Stretch.

The advisory warns that Chinese spies are using public job search platforms to recruit people with access to non-public information.

Apple's App Store generated $1.4 trillion in sales, up from $1.3 trillion last year, with $149 billion in sales for digital goods.

The Ring 5, which Oura describes as the worlds smallest smart ring, is 40% smaller than its predecessor and starts at $399.

The legendary abandons its more than 20 year tradition of keeping its funds to about $425 million.