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
SpaceX passes Amazon as valuation balloons to $2.7T
SpaceX's valuation surged to $2.7 trillion, surpassing Amazon and becoming the fifth most valuable company globally.
TechCrunch
Probably raises $9M to build a more reliable kind of AI
Startup Probably secured $9 million in seed funding to develop AI systems designed to eliminate hallucinations and achieve high-level accuracy.
The Verge
SpaceX is officially buying Cursor for $60 billion
SpaceX has announced it will acquire the programming platform Cursor for $60 billion to bolster its enterprise AI capabilities.
TechCrunch
SpaceX to acquire Cursor for $60B in stock, days after blockbuster IPO
SpaceX has agreed to acquire AI startup Cursor in a $60 billion stock deal following the company's recent public offering.
TechCrunch
ChatGPT’s market share slips below 50% for first time
ChatGPT's global market share dropped below 50% as competitors like Google's Gemini and Anthropic's Claude gain popularity among users.
TechCrunch
Malaysia’s AI agent-powered messaging app Respond.io raises $62.5M, eyes acquisitions
Respond.io has secured $62.5 million in Series B funding to scale its AI-driven customer conversation platform and pursue international acquisitions.
The Verge
Inside the fight over Claude Mythos 5
Anthropic is negotiating with the Trump administration after being ordered to restrict access to its Mythos 5 and Fable 5 AI models.
TechCrunch
Sundar Pichai faces boos, walkout at Stanford graduation ceremony over Google’s Israel, ICE ties
Google CEO Sundar Pichai faced student protests at Stanford over the company's defense contracts with Israel and the U.S. government.
TechCrunch
The US government’s Anthropic models ban was never about an AI jailbreak
The U.S. government's ban on Anthropic's models appears to be a retaliatory political move rather than a genuine response to security vulnerabilities.
The Verge
Facebook’s new AI Mode search gets its info from public posts
Meta has introduced an AI Mode for Facebook search that provides answers generated from public user posts.
The Verge
Apple’s failed self-driving car program left a legacy of powerful AI chips
The Verge
The fight against AI data centers is just beginning
TestingCatalog AI News
Exclusive: Early 30-second AI videos generated by Seedance 2.5
TechCrunch
OpenAI bets on families as ChatGPT goes deeper into households
Wealthari
UK Agency Identifies “Universal Jailbreaks” in GPT-5.6 Sol
WIRED
OpenAI’s Head of Safety Is Leaving the Company
TechCrunch
Meta removes controversial AI feature on Instagram after backlash
The Verge
Meta turns off the Instagram feature that users make AI deepfakes of public accounts
The Verge
Apple sues OpenAI for allegedly stealing hardware secrets
TechCrunch
Apple sues OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft
