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Kog is going deeper to squeeze more inference out of GPUs
The idea that GPUs are poorly suited for agentic workflows may be a misconception, according to French startup Kog....
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Hyperscalers might regret embracing natural gas if new forecast proves correct
Natural gas prices could triple in some parts of the U.S., which could saddle hyperscalers with massive bills to power their AI data centers....
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US courts will start publishing how often the government uses spyware
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts told TechCrunch that it will start disclosing how many times judges authorized the use of spyware to wiretap suspected criminals....
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Uber and Pony.ai plan to bring 2,000 robotaxis to Europe
The partnership is expanding beyond the initial market of Zagreb, Croatia to four additional European cities....
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Investors sue Selena Gomez alleging fraud tied to her mental health startup
The plaintiffs say they invested nearly $1.2 million in the company, and are accusing Gomez of failing to build and market the startup....
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Flock says its new tool will help identify police abuse, but hasn’t explained how it works
The surveillance company announced it's making a tool called "Audit Assistance" mandatory for all customers, claiming it's already helped catch abuse. But the company has yet to explain how the tool w...
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If Apple sends you a push notification alerting you to a spyware attack, take it seriously
Apple now sends out push notifications to iPhone lock screens when the company identifies government spyware targeting someone's devices....
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Writer introduces new AI model and upgraded harness to contain token costs
Built as a post-training variation on Z.ai's open source model GLM-5.2, Writer says the new system should provide deployment-ready capabilities at a much lower price....
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Databricks wanted to raise $1B, investors wanted $15B. It settled on $5B at a $190B valuation.
AI is expensive, Ali Ghodsi tells TechCrunch. With so many investors wanting into his latest round, he said yes to more than planned....
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OpenAI introduces ‘Ultrafast,’ a new mode that makes GPT 5.6 Sol work at 14x the speed
OpenAI is launching a preview of a sped up version of its latest, most powerful model, in an effort to court enterprise users....
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IBM partners with OpenAI to bolster enterprise AI push
IBM plans to train and certify tens and thousands of consultants on OpenAI's technologies as part of this deal....
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Anthropic set AI agents loose on the same task. They started a turf war.
Anthropic researchers found AI agents can clash, collude and coordinate in unexpected ways, raising new questions about whether today’s safety tests capture the risks of multi-agent systems....
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OpenAI hires new CRO as executive shake-up continues
Dali Rajic will take over as OpenAI's top salesperson....
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Ford on track to complete $2B factory overhaul for Fathom EV truck
Ford expects to begin prototype builds of the Fathom EV in the first quarter of 2027....
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X open sources its ranking algorithm, letting users see if they’ve been ‘shadowbanned’
X is expanding the open source code behind its 'For You' feed and launching new transparency tools that show users when its ranking systems have affected their accounts or posts....
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Instagram introduces a redesigned wordmark
The social media giant says it was time for a sharper and more modern look after a decade....
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Nvidia’s new $500B plan is risky but brilliant, especially for aging GPUs
Nvidia has a plan to make sure its GPUs won't lose value. It wants to convince a new crop of financiers to keep lending for AI buildouts....
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Who really needs a cocktail robot?
Bartesian's cocktail makers would be best described like a Keurig or Nespresso machine, but for alcoholic drinks....
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Apple in talks to pay publishers to provide Siri with current news: report
The tech giant has considered a nine-figure budget for the payments, according to the WSJ....
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In a first, US will allow some private firms to carry out cyberattacks
The new order sweeps away decades of existing U.S. cybersecurity policy prohibiting private companies from conducting 'hack back' attacks or offensive cyber operations....
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Can social media start over? Bluesky’s CEO and COO deliver their case at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Bluesky CEO Toni Schneider is joined by COO Rose Wang for a Disrupt Stage session on whether social media can start over and where Bluesky fits into that potential reboot. ...
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