TechCrunch
The US says ASML’s top chip tool may be in China. ASML says it isn’t
U.S. officials allege an advanced ASML chipmaking machine reached China, a claim the company firmly denies while citing strict internal export controls.
The Verge
Barret Zoph is out at OpenAI again after just five months
Barret Zoph, OpenAI's head of enterprise AI, has departed the company just five months after his return.
TechCrunch
Source: Elastic agrees to buy CRV-backed DeductiveAI for up to $85M
Elastic has reached an agreement to acquire AI startup DeductiveAI for a deal worth up to $85 million.
LinkedIn
AI-video startup Midjourney debuts ultrasound machine
Generative AI company Midjourney has unveiled a full-body ultrasound scanner, though medical experts remain skeptical regarding its diagnostic clinical readiness.
TechCrunch
AI inference startup Baseten reportedly raising $1.5B months after its last mega round
AI inference company Baseten is reportedly nearing a $1.5 billion funding round, potentially valuing the startup at up to $13 billion.
TechCrunch
Snap spins off AI video team into new company, Dotmo, due to costs
Snap is spinning off its internal AI video team into a new, independent venture named Dotmo to reduce internal operational costs.
TechCrunch
OpenAI is bringing on some big guns in the lead-up to its IPO
OpenAI is hiring AI pioneer Noam Shazeer and policy expert Dean Ball to strengthen its leadership team before a potential IPO.
TechCrunch
Almost half of U.S. singles feel negatively about AI in dating, Match says
A Match Group survey reveals that 47% of U.S. singles view AI integration in dating negatively, preferring human connection over robotic assistance.
TechCrunch
Amazon hopes to challenge Nvidia more directly by selling its AI chips
Amazon is exploring selling its proprietary Trainium AI chips to third-party data centers, potentially challenging Nvidia's market dominance.
TechCrunch
AI data centers just got a government-mandated fast lane to the grid
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has ordered grid operators to fast-track electricity connections for AI data centers to address growing power demand.
TechCrunch
The smartphone era created an attention crisis. Slowtech is fixing it
The 'slowtech' movement is gaining momentum as people seek to regain control over their attention by limiting digital saturation and constant connectivity.
OpenAI
New usage analytics and updated spend controls for enterprises
OpenAI has introduced new credit usage analytics and spend controls for ChatGPT Enterprise to help organizations manage AI costs and deployment more effectively.
OpenAI
Previewing GPT-5.6 Sol: a next-generation model
OpenAI has announced a limited preview of the GPT-5.6 series, featuring the flagship Sol model alongside the Terra and Luna variants.
TechCrunch
‘Queer Eye’s’ life coach Karamo Brown launches Kē, a wellness app featuring his AI digital clone
Karamo Brown has launched Kē, a new wellness app that uses an AI digital clone to provide personalized fitness, nutrition, and mental health advice.
Anthropic
Project Fetch: Phase two
Anthropic researchers demonstrated that Claude Opus 4.7 can now autonomously perform robotic tasks significantly faster than human teams could last year.
The Verge
Amazon employees say they’re facing termination for backing data center limits
Three Amazon employees claim the company is threatening to fire them for testifying in favor of local data center regulations.
TechCrunch
General Intuition in talks to raise $300M at around $2B valuation
New York-based startup General Intuition is raising $300 million to build AI agents, reaching a valuation of approximately $2 billion.
TechCrunch
A tech worker-backed PAC is bringing a $5M knife to Big Tech’s $100M gunfight
The new Guardrails Alliance PAC seeks to counter Big Tech’s political influence by supporting AI regulation through grassroots tech worker donations.
Gemini
Powering the world’s first AI arts museum
Google is collaborating with artist Refik Anadol to launch Dataland, the world's first AI art museum, opening in Los Angeles.
The Verge
Who decides when AI is too dangerous?
The U.S. government imposed restrictive export controls on Anthropic's new AI models following concerns over potential security vulnerabilities.
The Verge
Photoshop and Premiere now have AI assistants
Adobe has launched AI-powered assistants across its Creative Cloud suite to automate tasks and streamline workflows through natural language prompts.
The Verge
Adobe’s redesigned AI studio remembers what your creations look like
Adobe has launched a redesigned Firefly AI studio featuring persistent project context and reusable assets to streamline creative workflows.
LAist
Yes, I enjoyed LA's new AI Museum. Here's why I still didn't like it
While Dataland offers a visually immersive experience, the author found the AI-driven sensory overload and lack of genuine connection to nature ultimately unsatisfying.
OpenAI
Using AI to help physicians diagnose rare genetic diseases affecting children
Researchers used the OpenAI o3 reasoning model to help identify diagnoses for 18 previously unsolved rare pediatric genetic cases.
OpenAI
How GPT-5 helped immunologist Derya Unutmaz solve a 3-year-old mystery
Immunologist Derya Unutmaz utilized GPT-5 Pro to uncover a complex biological mechanism regarding T cell development that had previously stumped his laboratory.
Blocknow: Be ready. Be informed
OpenAI's Losses Swelled to $38.5B in 2025 Despite $13B Revenue Surge
OpenAI reported a $38.5 billion net loss in 2025 despite generating $13.07 billion in revenue due to massive research and development spending.
The Verge
Midjourney Medical goes from generating ‘cat images’ to full-body ultrasound scans
Midjourney CEO David Holz unveiled a full-body ultrasound scanner, aiming to provide MRI-quality internal imaging via a new San Francisco spa experience.
TechCrunch
How to turn off AI in your Google Docs
Learn how to remove distracting Gemini AI pop-ups and disable smart features in Google Docs for a cleaner writing experience.
TechCrunch
Roelof Botha joins SpaceX’s board of directors
Former Sequoia Capital leader Roelof Botha has been appointed to the SpaceX board of directors following the company's recent IPO.
TechCrunch
After unveiling ridiculously expensive AR glasses, Snap’s stock takes a dive
Snap’s stock dropped over 5% following the announcement of its $2,200 AR glasses, raising concerns over their high price and market viability.
TechCrunch
World leaders want American AI. They just don’t want America to be able to turn it off.
World leaders are concerned that U.S. government control over American AI models poses risks to international economic stability and digital sovereignty.
TechCrunch
Anthropic becomes first AI startup to join the Frontier carbon removal coalition
Anthropic has become the first AI startup to join the Frontier carbon removal coalition, contributing to a significant increase in total funding.
The Verge
Anthropic got hit by export rules nobody understands
The Trump administration forced Anthropic to restrict AI model access using unclear export control directives, sparking debate over current AI governance frameworks.
TechCrunch
Social media’s next evolution: user-controlled algorithms
Social media platforms are increasingly allowing users to personalize their recommendation algorithms using AI tools for a more tailored content experience.
TechCrunch
World model maker Odyssey nabs $1.45B valuation backed by Amazon and other big names
AI startup Odyssey achieved a $1.45 billion valuation after securing $310 million in Series B funding led by Natural Capital and Amazon.
The Verge
Two-thirds of Americans think AI is advancing too quickly
A new Pew Research poll reveals that while AI chatbot usage is rising, a majority of Americans remain concerned about its rapid development.
TechCrunch
Only 16 percent of Americans think AI will have a positive impact on society, a new study shows
A new Pew Research study reveals that most Americans are skeptical of AI, with only 16 percent expecting a positive long-term impact on society.
TechCrunch
Google bets on Gemini to reinvent the smart home speaker
Google has launched a new $99.99 smart speaker integrated with Gemini AI, featuring advanced natural language processing and an optional premium subscription service.
The Verge
Vibe-decoding the White House-Anthropic fight over Fable
The White House restricted Anthropic’s Fable AI models, highlighting a volatile clash between frontier AI development and the administration’s politically-driven regulatory approach.
The Verge
Can anyone look cool wearing Snap’s $2,000 glasses?
Snap’s new $2,195 Specs prioritize bold, high-fashion design, but their bulk and appearance raise concerns about everyday comfort and mainstream appeal.
TechCrunch
The slowtech revolution is here to kill your phone addiction and rescue your attention span
The 'slowtech' movement is gaining momentum as people seek to reclaim their attention from constant digital overstimulation and smartphone addiction.
Anthropic
Anthropic opens Seoul office and announces new partnerships across the Korean AI ecosystem
Anthropic has opened a new office in Seoul and launched several strategic partnerships with major Korean enterprises, startups, and research institutions.
TechCrunch
Collecting robot training data is dirty, unglamorous work. Some AI labs are already paying XDOF to do it
Startup XDOF has raised $70 million to build the specialized infrastructure and data pipelines required to train robots for the physical world.
TechCrunch
Pramaana Labs raises $27M seed round from Khosla Ventures to bring formal verification to AI
Pramaana Labs secured $27 million to integrate formal verification into AI systems, enhancing reliability for sensitive sectors like law and healthcare.
News18
Elon Musk's Grok Rained Bombs On Iran Even As Anthropic Pulled Out, Pentagon Reveals
The Pentagon revealed that xAI's Grok replaced Anthropic's Claude in Project Maven, facilitating over 2,000 strikes in Iran during Operation Epic Fury.
The Verge
AI search grounded in Facebook posts? What could go wrong?
Meta's new AI search feature uses public Facebook and Instagram content to answer queries, but it struggles with accuracy and hallucinations.
The Verge
Google’s first smart speaker in six years arrives next week
Google is releasing its first new smart speaker in six years, designed specifically to optimize the Gemini for Home artificial intelligence experience.
TechCrunch
Canadian pension giant joins race to fund India’s AI-fueled data center boom
CPP Investments has committed $741 million to Indian operator CtrlS to expand data centers supporting AI and cloud infrastructure.
TechCrunch
DeepL acquires Mixhalo for live-event audio streaming and translation
DeepL has acquired the real-time audio startup Mixhalo to enhance its translation technology for live events and conferences.
TechCrunch
Pinterest launches an experimental AI shopping app called ‘Ask Pinterest’
Pinterest has introduced an experimental AI-powered app called Ask Pinterest to provide conversational shopping recommendations and discovery.
OpenAI
A near-autonomous AI chemist improves a challenging reaction in medicinal chemistry
OpenAI’s GPT-5.4 partnered with the Maria AI lab to successfully optimize the Chan–Lam coupling reaction, improving yields for important medicinal chemistry applications.
OpenAI
Introducing GeneBench-Pro
GeneBench-Pro is a new benchmark designed to evaluate AI models on their ability to perform complex, judgment-heavy computational biology research tasks.
The Verge
The next humanoid robot might not look human at all
French startup Genesis is developing Eno, a general-purpose robot designed around human capabilities rather than a traditional humanoid physical appearance.
OpenAI
Introducing LifeSciBench
LifeSciBench is a new benchmark designed to evaluate AI performance on realistic, expert-level scientific research tasks in the life sciences.
TechCrunch
Anthropic’s latest feud with the Trump admin may actually help it, sales data suggests
Anthropic's recent conflict with the Trump administration, which led to the withdrawal of its advanced models, may paradoxically boost its business adoption.
Mashable
This Copilot vulnerability could expose emails, 2FA codes, and other sensitive data
Cybersecurity researchers discovered a three-stage vulnerability called SearchLeak that allowed attackers to exfiltrate sensitive data from Microsoft 365 Copilot.
TechCrunch
SpaceX valuation balloons to $2.6T, briefly passes Amazon
SpaceX's stock surged following its IPO and acquisition news, briefly pushing the company's valuation past Amazon's to $2.9 trillion.
TechCrunch
Android 17 launches with new multitasking tools as Google expands Gemini features
Google has released Android 17 and Wear OS 7, featuring new AI-powered tools, improved multitasking, and enhanced emergency features for Pixel devices.
Gemini
June Pixel Drop: New features for creators, Gemini upgrades and more
The June Pixel Drop introduces new AI-powered tools for video and music creation, improved multitasking, and enhanced safety and calling features for Pixel users.
The Verge
Apple 2027 rumors: AirPods with cameras for AI and the second folding iPhone
Recent reports suggest Apple is developing camera-equipped AirPods for AI context and expanding its foldable phone lineup by 2027.
The Verge
Qualcomm’s latest chip hints that more powerful smart glasses could be on the way
Qualcomm has unveiled the Snapdragon Reality Elite chip, designed to enhance performance, efficiency, and AI capabilities in future XR smart glasses.
TechCrunch
Sixty percent of U.S. consumers say ‘AI’ in brand messaging is a turnoff, survey finds
A new WordPress VIP report reveals that 60% of U.S. consumers dislike AI in brand messaging, favoring human-authored and transparent content.
TechCrunch
DOJ claims xAI’s unpermitted gas turbines are a matter of ‘national, economic, and energy security’
The DOJ is supporting xAI in a lawsuit regarding unpermitted gas turbines, citing their importance to national security and AI innovation.
TechCrunch
Plaud says its software business topped $100M in ARR after shipping over 2M AI notetakers
Plaud has surpassed $100 million in ARR, driven by the sale of over 2 million AI-powered notetaking devices to professionals.
TechCrunch
Robinhood’s note on 10% layoffs shows blaming AI isn’t cutting it
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev announced a 10% workforce reduction without citing AI as a justification, signaling a shift in industry layoff narratives.
TechCrunch
Planned Amazon data center could become the biggest climate polluter in the U.S.
TechCrunch
OpenAI acquires presentation startup NextSlide
The Verge
An Amazon data center could have the worst polluting power plant in the country
PPC Land
KPMG finds 49% cut AI agent rollouts when costs outran value
The Verge
Fenix Flexin isn’t even denying using AI to make ‘Rubberz’ anymore
LinkedIn
OpenAI's 'hockey puck-sized' gadget to cost over $300
The Verge
Watching Roku’s AI channel is like eating from a trough
The Verge
OpenAI puts the brakes on a new model because it’s supposedly too powerful
The Verge
What’s behind the Google AI shakeup
Gemini
See what 5 builders are making with Gemini Omni
