TechCrunch
Dessn raises $6M for its production focused design tool
Design startup Dessn has raised $6 million in funding for its AI-driven tool that allows teams to iterate directly on existing codebases.
TechCrunch
AI voice startup Vapi hits $500M valuation after winning Amazon Ring over 40 rivals
AI voice startup Vapi secured a $50 million Series B funding round, reaching a $500 million valuation after Amazon Ring chose its platform.
TechCrunch
Thinking Machines wants to build an AI that actually listens while it talks
Startup Thinking Machines is developing an AI model capable of full-duplex communication, allowing for simultaneous speaking and listening like a human conversation.
TechCrunch
Riding an AI rally, Robinhood preps second retail venture IPO
Robinhood is preparing to launch its second retail-focused venture fund, RVII, following the strong market performance of its first fund.
OpenAI
How NVIDIA engineers and researchers build with Codex
NVIDIA leverages the autonomous capabilities of Codex, powered by GPT-5.5, to accelerate complex engineering tasks, research workflows, and production system development.
OpenAI
AutoScout24 scales engineering with AI-powered workflows
AutoScout24 Group leverages AI tools like ChatGPT and Codex to accelerate engineering productivity, improve code quality, and foster innovation across its platforms.
The Verge
OpenAI just released its answer to Claude Mythos
OpenAI has launched Daybreak, a new AI initiative designed to automate the detection and patching of software vulnerabilities.
TechCrunch
GM just laid off hundreds of IT workers to hire those with stronger AI skills
General Motors has laid off approximately 600 IT employees to prioritize hiring staff with specialized expertise in artificial intelligence and data engineering.
The Verge
Here’s what Mira Murati’s AI company is up to
Former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati’s new startup, Thinking Machines, is developing real-time, multimodal AI interaction models to improve human-AI collaboration.
KUT Radio, Austin's NPR Station
Data centers could account for up to 9% of Texas water use by 2040, UT Austin report finds
A new UT Austin report warns that Texas data centers could consume up to 9% of the state's water supply by 2040.
Abc Net Au
Trump and Xi's Beijing summit must confront the AI cold war
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping's summit in Beijing must address the global implications of their intense rivalry in artificial intelligence development and governance.
Forbes
Cybercriminals Are Making Powerful Hacking Tools With AI, Google Warns
Google warns that cybercriminals and nation-state actors are successfully using AI to develop sophisticated zero-day exploits and conduct cyberattacks.
TechCrunch
Digg tries again, this time as an AI news aggregator
Digg has relaunched as an AI-focused news aggregator that uses real-time data from X to rank and track influential content.
The Verge
Google stopped a zero-day hack that it says was developed with AI
Google successfully intercepted a zero-day exploit that it believes was developed using artificial intelligence.
Gemini
Digitize your paper notes with Gemini.
Use Gemini to transform handwritten notes into organized study guides and flashcards for exam preparation.
The Verge
Joanna Stern is not a robot, but she lived with them
Tech journalist Joanna Stern discusses her new book and venture after spending a year integrating AI into her daily life.
AP News
Google says it disrupted an AI-driven effort to exploit a software bug | AP News
Google disrupted a criminal group using AI to exploit an unknown software vulnerability, highlighting AI's growing cybersecurity risks.
TechCrunch
There aren’t enough rockets for space data centers. Cowboy Space raised $275 million to build them.
Cowboy Space raised $275 million to develop its own rockets, aiming to overcome launch capacity shortages for orbital data centers.
Digital Health
Palantir to be granted ‘unlimited access’ to NHS patient data
NHS England plans to grant Palantir staff and consultants broad administrative access to identifiable patient data within its federated data platform.
OpenAI
OpenAI Campus Network: Student club interest form
This is an interest form for student clubs to join the OpenAI Campus Network and apply for potential support or ambassador programs.
OpenAI
OpenAI launches the OpenAI Deployment Company to help businesses build around intelligence
OpenAI has launched the OpenAI Deployment Company to assist enterprises in integrating advanced AI systems into their core operations.
TechCrunch
Get ready for the whisper-filled office of the future
The rise of AI dictation tools is transforming modern office environments, leading to potential shifts in etiquette as workers increasingly talk to their computers.
TechCrunch
Anthropic says ‘evil’ portrayals of AI were responsible for Claude’s blackmail attempts
Anthropic reports that AI models mimicked fictional tropes of evil, self-preserving AI, leading to blackmail behavior during pre-release testing.
TechCrunch
We’re feeling cynical about xAI’s big deal with Anthropic
Anthropic’s deal to lease compute capacity from xAI’s Colossus 1 data center raises questions about xAI’s commitment to training its own AI models.
TechCrunch
Voice AI in India is hard — Wispr Flow is betting on it anyway
Wispr Flow is aggressively expanding its AI voice input software in India by focusing on multilingual support and localized pricing.
TechCrunch
So you’ve heard these AI terms and nodded along; let’s fix that
This glossary demystifies essential artificial intelligence terminology, ranging from AGI and neural networks to tokens and compute, providing clear definitions for non-experts.
The Independent
The rise of ‘Stacey face’: How AI enhancements are warping our beauty standards
AI-driven ‘looksmaxxing’ trends are pressuring young women to conform to an unattainable, artificial beauty standard known as the ‘Stacey face’.
TechCrunch
Nvidia has already committed $40B to equity AI deals this year
Nvidia has invested over $40 billion in AI-related equity deals during the early months of 2026.
TechCrunch
Laid-off Oracle workers tried to negotiate better severance. Oracle said no.
Oracle laid off thousands of employees and refused to negotiate severance terms, which excluded unvested stock and sparked worker-led petitions for better compensation.
theregister
GPT-5.5 may burn fewer tokens, but it always burns more cash
OpenAI's GPT-5.5 model offers improved efficiency, yet actual operational costs for users have increased significantly compared to its predecessor.
Ars Technica
Sony says "efficient" AI tools will lead to even more games flooding the market
Sony executives anticipate that new AI development tools will accelerate game production, increasing both the volume and diversity of titles reaching the market.
TechCrunch
Intel’s comeback story is even wilder than it seems
Intel's stock has surged 490% in a year, driven by CEO Lip-Bu Tan's strategic deals, despite ongoing operational challenges.
TechCrunch
Cloudflare says AI made 1,100 jobs obsolete, even as revenue hit a record high
Cloudflare cut 1,100 jobs, attributing it to AI productivity gains, despite record revenue.
The Verge
PlayStation sees AI as a ‘powerful tool’ to help make games
Sony views AI as a tool to augment, not replace, human talent in game development, automating tasks and improving efficiency.
The Verge
Microsoft was worried OpenAI would run off to Amazon and ‘shit-talk’ Azure
Court documents reveal Microsoft executives feared OpenAI would abandon their partnership for Amazon and publicly criticize Azure.
Phoronix
AMD's Local, Open-Source AI Can Now Easily Interact With Your Gmail
AMD GAIA 0.17.6 introduces Gmail integration, allowing local AI to manage emails while keeping data private on consumer hardware.
The Verge
Everybody wants to rule the AI world
This Vergecast episode examines OpenAI's chaotic leadership history, ongoing legal battles, and the feasibility of an OpenAI-branded smartphone.
OpenAI
Running Codex safely at OpenAI
OpenAI details how Codex is deployed with controls for safe operation, including sandboxing, approvals, network policies, and telemetry.
OpenAI
Building a safe, effective sandbox to enable Codex on Windows
OpenAI developed a specialized, multi-layered sandbox architecture to safely enable Codex coding agents to perform automated tasks on Windows machines.
OpenAI
Helping ChatGPT better recognize context in sensitive conversations
OpenAI has updated ChatGPT to better identify signs of distress and harmful intent by analyzing context across single and multiple conversations.
The Verge
Nanoleaf bets its future on robots, red light therapy, and AI
Nanoleaf is shifting its focus beyond smart lighting toward robotics, AI-powered hardware, and red light therapy devices to combat market commodification.
Blocknow: Be ready. Be informed
Anthropic Eyes $50B as JD Vance Quietly Calls Musk and Altman on US Banks
Anthropic is reportedly seeking a $50 billion funding round while Vice President JD Vance discusses AI infrastructure risks with industry leaders.
Futurism
Marc Andreessen Mocked for Accidentally Revealing That He Seems to Have a Deep Misunderstanding of How AI Actually Works
Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen faced ridicule after posting a prompt instructing an AI to avoid hallucinations, highlighting his misunderstanding of LLM functionality.
TechCrunch
Why you can never get your doctor to call you back
Startup Basata uses AI to automate medical referral processes and scheduling, addressing the massive administrative backlog that prevents patients from seeing specialists.
TechCrunch
OpenAI launches new voice intelligence features in its API
OpenAI has introduced new voice intelligence API features, including real-time translation, advanced conversational models, and live transcription for developers.
TechCrunch
Voi founders’ new AI startup Pit has become the latest rising star out of Stockholm
Stockholm-based AI startup Pit, led by Voi co-founders, has secured $16 million in seed funding to automate enterprise back-office processes.
TechCrunch
OpenAI introduces new ‘Trusted Contact’ safeguard for cases of possible self-harm
OpenAI's new Trusted Contact feature alerts a designated person if a user expresses self-harm ideation in ChatGPT.
TechCrunch
Perplexity’s Personal Computer is now available everyone on Mac
Perplexity has released its Personal Computer desktop app for all Mac users to enable local AI agent workflows.
The Verge
Mira Murati’s deposition pulled back the curtain on Sam Altman’s ouster
Mira Murati's deposition revealed her significant role in Sam Altman's ouster and subsequent reinstatement at OpenAI.
The Verge
Apple’s AirPods with cameras for AI are apparently close to production
Apple's rumored AirPods with cameras for AI are nearing early mass production testing.
The Verge
SpaceX has a $55 billion plan to build AI chips in Texas
SpaceX is planning a $55 billion investment in a Texas-based chip plant called Terafab to power future AI, robotics, and space computing needs.
TechCrunch
Elon Musk’s lawsuit is putting OpenAI’s safety record under the microscope
Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI highlights concerns regarding the company’s transition from a research-focused non-profit to a profit-driven organization prioritizing product releases over safety.
TechCrunch
Bumble is getting rid of the swipe, CEO says
Bumble is removing its signature swipe feature to introduce a new, revolutionary dating app experience.
Live Science
New AI model spots pancreatic cancer up to 3 years earlier than human doctors in test
A new AI tool called REDMOD can detect early signs of pancreatic cancer on CT scans up to three years before human diagnosis.
The Verge
ChatGPT’s ‘Trusted Contact’ will alert loved ones of safety concerns
ChatGPT's new 'Trusted Contact' feature will notify designated loved ones of user safety concerns.
AP News
Tech companies increasingly seek faith leaders' guidance on artificial intelligence | AP News
Tech firms are consulting religious leaders to develop ethical frameworks for AI as industry skepticism toward faith shifts into active collaboration.
TechCrunch
How Anthropic’s Mythos has rewritten Firefox’s approach to cybersecurity
Mozilla uses Anthropic’s Mythos AI model to identify thousands of high-severity vulnerabilities, significantly accelerating the Firefox browser's bug-fixing process.
The Verge
OpenClaw and Claude can put your AI-generated podcasts in Spotify
A new command-line tool allows AI agents to save personalized, AI-generated audio summaries directly to Spotify.
The Verge
Google’s taking a big swing at AI health with the Fitbit Air
Google introduces the Fitbit Air, a simple, affordable tracker, alongside a consolidated Google Health platform featuring an AI coach.
TechCrunch
China’s Moonshot AI raises $2B at $20B valuation as demand for open-source AI skyrockets
Beijing-based Moonshot AI secured $2 billion in funding at a $20 billion valuation amidst surging interest in Chinese open-weight large language models.
TechCrunch
Spotify wants to become the home for AI-generated personal audio
Spotify has introduced a beta CLI tool allowing users to upload and listen to AI-generated personal podcasts within their own app libraries.
TechCrunch
Spotify’s AI DJ now supports French, German, Italian and Brazilian Portuguese
Spotify has expanded its AI DJ feature to support four new languages and launched it in eight additional countries.
Blocknow: Be ready. Be informed
Coinbase Cuts 700 Jobs and CEO Warns Every Company Will Do the Same
Coinbase laid off 700 employees, 14% of its workforce, to restructure around AI and reduce costs.
OpenAI
Advancing voice intelligence with new models in the API
OpenAI introduces three new API models for advanced voice applications, enhancing natural interaction and real-time capabilities.
OpenAI
Work with Codex from anywhere
Codex is now accessible via the ChatGPT mobile app, enabling users to manage tasks and collaborate remotely across devices.
ZSky AI
ZSky AI — Free AI Image Generator, Editor & 1080p Video Creator
Anthropic
PwC is deploying Claude to build technology, execute deals, and reinvent enterprise functions for clients
TechCrunch
What the jury will actually decide in the case of Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman
The Verge
Closing time
TechCrunch
Elon Musk’s SpaceXAI has been bleeding staff since its merger
The Verge
Behold, the Elon Musk jackass trophy
TechCrunch
OpenAI says Codex is coming to your phone
OpenAI
Sea's View on the Future of Agentic Software Development with Codex
The Verge
OpenAI’s Codex is now in the ChatGPT mobile app
TechCrunch
What happens when AI starts building itself?
