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Andy Konwinski is worried about the U.S. potentially ceding its leadership in AI research to China, characterizing this shift as an “existential” threat to democracy. Konwinski is a co-founder of Databricks and also of Laude, an AI research and venture capital firm. “If you were to poll AI PhD candidates at Berkeley and Stanford right…
After a year marked by a flurry of deals and anticipation of an IPO, OpenAI is facing increased financial scrutiny. Tech blogger Ed Zitron’s acquisition of leaked documents offers further insight into OpenAI’s financial situation, particularly its income and computing expenses, over the last couple of years. Zitron reported this week that OpenAI paid Microsoft…
Let’s face it, the majority of tech wearables are large and not exactly what you’d call attractive. However, if you’re frequently wearing something on your fingers, you probably want it to be visually pleasing and perhaps even coordinate with your other jewelry. That’s the thinking behind Oura’s latest smart ring, the Oura Ring 4 Ceramic….
According to a Reuters report, a German court has concluded that Google exploited its leading position in the price comparison market. The court mandated that the company compensate two German price comparison companies with a total of €572 million ($665.6 million) in damages. The report indicated that Google is obligated to pay Idealo, a price…
In the inaugural episode of the Build Mode podcast, Isabelle Johannessen, the host, engages in conversation with Deon Nicholas, the co-founder of Forethought AI, to delve into the essential elements required to establish a long-lasting company with and for its clientele from the very beginning. Build Mode represents TechCrunch’s fresh podcast that uncovers the authentic…
The New Glenn mega-rocket booster from Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin successfully touched down on a drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean during its second flight — making the company the second to achieve this, after Elon Musk’s SpaceX. This achievement should help make the new rocket system a viable option for sending bigger payloads into…
If there’s a consensus among VCs when supporting AI startups, it’s that AI demands a different investment strategy compared to previous technological revolutions. “It’s a strange period,” stated Aileen Lee, founder and managing partner of Cowboy Ventures, during TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. The experienced VC mentioned that investment rules have changed significantly, with some AI companies…
If you found Apple’s $19 polishing cloth absurd, just wait until you see Apple’s latest offering: the limited-edition iPhone Pocket, a fabric holder for your phone, priced at $149.95 for the small size and $229.95 for the long, crossbody version. This product may seem designed to provoke. According to Apple’s website, it draws inspiration from…
Microsoft is seemingly drawing inspiration from OpenAI’s strategy. Bloomberg initially noted the tech behemoth intends to utilize its partner’s specialized chip creation to reinforce its own challenged semiconductor initiatives, a decision that appears increasingly sensible considering Microsoft’s underwhelming performance relative to competitors like Google and Amazon. The agreement is simple: OpenAI is crafting AI chips…
Mirova, the French climate-focused investment firm backed by Kering and other corporate heavyweights, has invested $30.5 million (€26.4 million) in Indian climate tech startup Varaha. This investment will help to expand the startup’s regenerative farming program, supporting hundreds of thousands of smallholder farmers in northern India. The deal marks Mirova’s first carbon investment in India,…
