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SpaceX falls to $135 IPO price ahead of Starship launch
SpaceX shares dropped to their $135 IPO price amid market volatility ahead of a critical upcoming test flight for the Starship rocket.
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Thinking Machines amps up its bet against one-size-fits-all AI with its first open model, Inkling
Thinking Machines has released Inkling, an open-weight AI model designed for enterprise customization rather than as a general-purpose, one-size-fits-all chatbot.
The Verge
Suno snatched millions of songs from YouTube, Genius, and Deezer
A data breach at AI music generator Suno reveals it scraped millions of copyrighted tracks from platforms like YouTube, Deezer, and Genius for training.
TechCrunch
Hack suggests AI music generator Suno scraped YouTube for training data
A hack of the AI music generator Suno suggests the company utilized unauthorized YouTube data to train its models.
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Whatnot acquires Shaped to power real-time live shopping recommendations
Livestream shopping platform Whatnot has acquired machine learning startup Shaped to enhance its AI-driven product recommendation and search capabilities.
TechCrunch
Microsoft patches record number of security vulnerabilities, citing its use of AI
Microsoft released a record 570 security patches, attributing the surge in discovered vulnerabilities to the implementation of artificial intelligence.
The Verge
OpenAI finally launches hardware… for Codex
OpenAI has partnered with Work Louder to release Codex Micro, a specialized mechanical control pad designed for managing AI coding tasks.
TechCrunch
Apple Intelligence approved for launch in China with Alibaba’s Qwen AI
China has approved Apple Intelligence for use in the country following a partnership to integrate Alibaba’s Qwen AI model.
TechCrunch
Inside Ode with Anthropic, the startup betting AI services are the future of enterprise
Ode with Anthropic is a new venture embedding AI engineers into enterprises to help move AI pilots into successful production.
404 Media
Hack Reveals Suno AI Music Generator Scraped YouTube, Deezer, and Genius
A data breach at Suno has exposed that the AI music generator scraped millions of copyrighted songs from platforms like YouTube, Deezer, and Genius.
TechCrunch
Anthropic, Blackstone bet the next trillion-dollar AI business is implementation, not models
Anthropic and Blackstone have launched Ode, a specialized firm focused on helping enterprises effectively implement AI models to solve complex business problems.
TechCrunch
Rime picks up $24M Series A to help enterprises field customer calls
San Francisco-based Rime raised $24 million in Series A funding to advance its specialized voice AI models for enterprise customer service.
TechCrunch
Reelful’s AI turns your camera roll into short-form videos for social media
Reelful is an iOS app that uses AI to automatically transform camera roll photos and videos into polished social media content.
TechCrunch
Vint Cerf is working on a plan to unleash AI agents on the open internet
Vint Cerf has joined Innovation Labs to develop open standards for identifying and auditing autonomous AI agents on the internet.
TechCrunch
Indian AI coding startup Emergent becomes a unicorn with $130M Series C
Indian AI coding startup Emergent achieved unicorn status after raising $130 million in a Series C funding round led by Creaegis.
NPR
How do young people feel about AI? 7 teens weigh in
NPR interviewed seven teenagers to explore their diverse perspectives on the benefits, academic utility, and ethical concerns surrounding generative artificial intelligence.
OpenAI
Scientific computing in the age of agentic AI
AI agents are transforming scientific computing by reducing engineering bottlenecks, accelerating software development, and allowing researchers to focus more on discovery.
Blocknow: Be ready. Be informed
DeepSeek Nears $500M ARR as $71B AI Startup Eyes IPO, Joining OpenAI and Anthropic
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is eyeing an IPO after reaching $500 million in ARR and a $71 billion valuation.
TechCrunch
OpenAI researcher Miles Wang in talks to launch AI drug discovery startup valued at $2B
OpenAI researcher Miles Wang is reportedly raising funds at a $2 billion valuation to launch a new AI-focused drug discovery startup.
The Pond
Why I Left Google DeepMind
A research scientist recounts leaving Google DeepMind after the company signed military contracts that violated its own ethical principles regarding autonomous weapons.
TechCrunch
Lorde says AI glasses are “not sexy”
Pop star Lorde publicly criticized AI-powered glasses during a concert in Madrid, calling the technology "not sexy" and expressing concerns over privacy.
TechCrunch
OpenAI’s first hardware device is reportedly a screenless speaker that can move
OpenAI is reportedly developing a mobile, screenless AI smart speaker designed to act as a humanlike companion for the home.
TechCrunch
OpenAI pushes back on Apple trade secret lawsuit
OpenAI has officially dismissed Apple's trade secret lawsuit, asserting there is no evidence to support the claims of intellectual property theft.
TechCrunch
OpenAI’s new flagship model deletes files on its own, people keep warning
Users report that OpenAI’s new GPT-5.6 Sol model is autonomously deleting files and databases, confirming risks warned about in the company’s own documentation.
The Verge
OpenAI may announce a ChatGPT smart speaker this year
OpenAI is reportedly developing a screenless, camera-equipped smart speaker powered by ChatGPT to launch as part of a future hardware lineup.
Inc
Elon Musk’s Grok Faces a Trust Crisis After Developers Flag a Major Privacy Concern
Developers are criticizing SpaceXAI after Grok Build was discovered uploading private, unredacted code to cloud servers despite users opting out.
TechCrunch
Apple opens its new Siri AI to everyone with the iOS 27 public beta
Apple has released the iOS 27 public beta, allowing general users to test its significantly upgraded, AI-powered Siri assistant for the first time.
TechCrunch
Anthropic’s newest ad is creeping people out
Anthropic's latest ad, featuring unsettling imagery, has sparked widespread criticism and confusion among viewers and industry professionals.
TechCrunch
The founder of Hinge raised $18M to build a new AI dating service, Overtone
Hinge founder Justin McLeod has raised $18 million for Overtone, an AI-powered service focusing on voice-based introductions instead of traditional swiping apps.
The Verge
SpaceXAI’s Grok programming tool was uploading its users’ entire codebase to cloud storage
SpaceXAI’s Grok Build tool was found uploading entire user codebases to Google Cloud, prompting a fix after security researchers highlighted excessive data retention.
TechCrunch
Google faces another AI training lawsuit from major publishers
Major publishers and authors are suing Google, alleging that it illegally used their copyrighted works to train its Gemini AI platform.
TechCrunch
DeepMind CEO calls for an independent standards body to regulate frontier AI
DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis proposed an independent regulatory body modeled after FINRA to oversee and test frontier AI models before their release.
The Verge
Meta accused of using biased AI targeting for mass layoffs
Twenty-six former Meta employees are suing the company, alleging that biased AI performance tools unfairly targeted workers on protected medical and parental leave for layoffs.
Sfstandard
The AI job interview has spawned its own industry
High demand for competitive AI roles has created a thriving professional industry for paid interview coaching and career mentorship services.
TechCrunch
Meta’s Adam Mosseri says AI token budgets could soon be capped per engineer
Instagram head Adam Mosseri expects Meta will eventually need to implement individual AI token budgets to manage rising operational costs.
TechCrunch
Google Images gets a Pinterest-like redesign focused on discovery
Google Images is introducing a Pinterest-style discovery interface and integrated AI image generation features to enhance user engagement.
The Verge
The Google Images homepage will recommend photos even before you search
Google is redesigning its Images homepage to feature a personalized, browsable photo feed that appears before users perform a search.
The Verge
Spotify is now an AI chatbot, too
Spotify is testing a new AI chatbot feature for Premium subscribers that enables conversational music and content discovery based on personal listening data.
Phoronix
Linux Foundation's Latest Foray Is To Standardize Internet-Native Payments For AI Agents
The Linux Foundation has launched the x402 Foundation to standardize secure, internet-native payments for AI agents and applications.
Scientific American
ChatGPT just proved another 50-year-old math conjecture
OpenAI's latest model successfully proved the 50-year-old cycle double cover conjecture by utilizing collaborative agents and persistent, iterative problem-solving strategies.
Military.com
Flock's Surveillance Cameras Face Another Blow as LAPD Won't Renew The Contract
The Los Angeles Police Department has ended its contract with Flock Safety, citing significant concerns regarding civil liberties, data privacy, and surveillance oversight.
TechCrunch
New York State halts construction of all new data centers
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order temporarily halting the construction of large data centers to review their environmental and grid impacts.
Anthropic
Introducing Claude for Teachers
Anthropic launched Claude for Teachers, a free tool offering US educators AI-powered lesson planning, data analysis, and curriculum-aligned instructional resources.
TechCrunch
Reflection inks $1B compute deal with Nebius
Reflection AI has secured a $1 billion compute partnership with Nebius to access Nvidia chips for training and deploying its open-weight models.
TechCrunch
The real AI race may no longer be at the frontier
The AI industry is shifting from expensive frontier models toward customizable open-source and Chinese-developed alternatives that offer better control and transparency.
TechCrunch
Spotify expands its AI push with a ChatGPT-like music assistant
Spotify has launched a new interactive AI feature allowing Premium users to chat with the app to discover and manage their audio content.
The Verge
Sam Altman didn’t need another lawsuit
Apple has sued OpenAI, accusing former employees of stealing hardware trade secrets, complicating OpenAI's path toward an upcoming IPO and hardware expansion.
TechCrunch
Superhuman’s new auto-draft feature almost makes me like AI replies
Superhuman has launched an improved AI auto-draft feature that generates natural, personalized email responses based on your previous tone and communication style.
404 Media
AI Made Cloning Games Easier Than Ever
Generative AI is accelerating the proliferation of low-quality game clones, causing stress for original developers and flooding digital marketplaces with predatory knockoffs.
Anthropic
Anthropic commits $10 million to Canadian AI research
Anthropic is investing $10 million CAD into Canadian research institutions and startups to advance the development of beneficial and responsible AI technologies.
The Parliament Magazine
Can Europe's social model survive AI?
Europe's established social welfare model offers protection against AI disruption, but requires better integration of technology and skill-building to remain sustainable.
The Verge
Google’s Demis Hassabis says it’s time for a global AI watchdog — led by the US
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis proposes a US-led global regulatory body to evaluate and monitor the risks of powerful, emerging frontier AI models.
The Verge
New York becomes the first state to enact a data center moratorium
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed an executive order establishing a one-year moratorium on new large-scale data centers in New York.
Gemini
How Gemini is speaking the language of Southeast Asia
Gemini is experiencing record-breaking growth in Southeast Asia, driven by its strong performance in local languages and mobile-first accessibility.
TechCrunch
Already rich, already successful, why the last wave of tech winners is grinding again
Successful tech veterans are returning to hands-on operating roles, driven by the massive potential and urgency of the artificial intelligence boom.
TechCrunch
Uber’s product chief on hotels, robotaxis, and why the company doesn’t want to be ‘everything for everyone’
Uber Chief Product Officer Sachin Kansal discusses the company’s expansion into travel, autonomous vehicle partnerships, and its strategic approach to AI and financial services.
TechCrunch
Video generation startup PixVerse raises $439M, valuation soars past $2B
Singapore-based video startup PixVerse secured $439 million in a Series C extension, pushing its valuation beyond $2 billion to expand global operations.
TechCrunch
Hermes agent maker Nous Research in talks for new funding at $1.5B valuation
Nous Research, the startup behind the Hermes AI agent, is reportedly raising funding at a $1.5 billion valuation.
TechCrunch
Satya Nadella has issued a shocking warning to companies using AI
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella warns companies that using proprietary AI models risks leaking sensitive business data and proprietary knowledge to model providers.
The Verge
Siri AI is already changing how I use my iPhone
The new Siri AI in the iOS 27 beta significantly improves how users interact with their iPhones by handling tasks across various apps.
TechCrunch
The wildest allegations in Apple’s trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI
Apple's lawsuit accuses OpenAI of systematically stealing trade secrets through employee poaching, improper hardware acquisition, and exploitation of internal security protocols.
TechCrunch
Sam Altman’s space data center trash talk is what most experts already believe
Sam Altman recently challenged Elon Musk's orbital data center plans, echoing expert skepticism regarding their near-term economic and technical feasibility.
The Verge
The 6 wildest claims in Apple’s lawsuit against OpenAI
Apple has sued OpenAI, alleging that former employees stole trade secrets and hardware designs to aid OpenAI’s development of new AI hardware.
TechCrunch
Should AI help you get away with killing your spouse?
TechCrunch explores George Hotz’s controversial argument that AI should prioritize user freedom over safety, even if that enables harmful or illegal activities.
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Anthropic starts localizing Claude pricing for India, its biggest market after the US
Anthropic has introduced Indian rupee pricing for Claude subscriptions to better serve its second-largest market.
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
