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US government restricts Claude AI access for foreign nationals
Just three days after its release, Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 was ordered shut down by the U.S. government for foreign nationals.
Public Figures Lead Ventures to Lower Essential Costs
Americans pay twice as much as Australians and three times as much as the Dutch for prescription drugs.
FBI launches replica town for cyberattack simulations
In a 22,000-square-foot replica town in Huntsville, Alabama, FBI agents now practice responding to ransomware attacks that cripple hospital systems.
Avataar.ai launches Varya, indigenous video AI for India
Generating a 5-second 720p video clip, Avataar AI's Varya model takes just 45 seconds on an NVIDIA H200 GPU, a stark contrast to the 1230 seconds required by competitors like Wan 2.
Equal AI Secures $30M Series B to Expand Indian Market
In less than a year since its launch, Equal AI's call screening platform has surpassed one million monthly active users in India, securing an additional $30 million in Series B funding to meet surging
Oracle PeopleSoft servers breached, data stolen from organizations
The University of Nottingham confirmed a cybersecurity incident and notified affected students and alumni after its data was published on the ShinyHunters data leak site, following an Oracle PeopleSof
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's sole direct report is Avital Balwit
At Anthropic, CEO Dario Amodei directly manages only one employee: his chief of staff, Avital Balwit, according to Bloomberg and Inc .
Google AI Plus Price Slashed to $4.99, Sparking AI Price War
Google has slashed the monthly price of its AI Plus subscription by nearly 40% to $4.
Waymo Robotaxi Benchmark Shows Superior Safety to Human Drivers
Waymo's autonomous vehicles were involved in 92% fewer crashes causing serious or fatal injuries compared to human drivers, according to Waymo .
Evotrex RV closes $30M Series A for off-grid travel
A new RV trailer, priced at $160,000, just secured $30 million in funding by promising to never need a charging station.
Pinterest Bets Big on AWS for AI Discovery Platform
Pinterest has committed an astounding US$4.
Sriram Krishnan Steps Down From White House AI Advisor Role
Just as the White House's AI Action Plan gains momentum, its key architect, Sriram Krishnan, announced his departure this Saturday, effective at month's end.
Apple Unveils Major Siri and Apple Intelligence Upgrades at WWDC 2026
At its upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple is set to unveil a dramatically upgraded Siri, powered by Google's Gemini models, which will include a standalone chatbot app in iOS 27.
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky launches personal AI lab
Brian Chesky, the billionaire CEO of Airbnb, is launching his own artificial intelligence lab, a move that sees him personally backing a venture separate from the company he still leads.
Anthropic IPO faces doubts over AI's future market returns
Anthropic, an AI company valued at nearly a trillion dollars in private markets, has confidentially filed for an IPO, even as businesses globally are starting to reconsider their AI spending.
Meta AI pendant development progresses, hinting at future wearables
Meta Platforms is preparing to test an AI-powered pendant worn around the neck.
Snap Alums Launch Ghost Angels Fund for AI Startups
A group of 20 former Snap employees, many of whom witnessed the company's meteoric rise and subsequent struggles, have already financed at least five new AI companies through their recently launched v
YouTube Director's Movie 'Backrooms' Debuts This Weekend
Backrooms, a film directed by a YouTube-native filmmaker, is projected to gross between $85 million and $89 million domestically this weekend, surpassing the opening forecast for 'Star Wars: The Manda
Coders Now Refuse Work Without AI Tools, Shifting Industry Norms
A recent survey found 70% of software engineers would consider leaving their job if AI coding tools were removed, according to DevOps Institute.
SpaceX lands $2.29B Space Force contract for military space network
The U.S. Space Force awarded SpaceX a $4.16 billion contract this week to build satellites for a missile and air defense system. This single award brings SpaceX's total military and NASA contracts to
AI robots market report 2030 analysis shows rapid growth
By 2030, AI-powered robots will perform over 30% of all manufacturing tasks, displacing millions of jobs while generating substantial economic value.
Triomics AI secures $22M to streamline oncology centers
Top cancer centers like Memorial Sloan Kettering and Yale Cancer Center deploy Triomics' AI to automate tasks.
Google AI Overview struggles with basic spelling and accuracy
Google's AI Overview recently claimed there are two 'P's in 'Google', a stark error for a system designed to deliver definitive answers, according to TechCrunch .
Ferrari Reveals $640,000 Electric Vehicle, the Luce
Ferrari's first electric vehicle, the Luce, will cost buyers a staggering $640,000, according to BBC .
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass prices increase after May 8
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is still over a year away, but attendees have less than a week to lock in current pass prices before they jump after May 8.
Google AI Overviews disregard definition results
When searching for the word 'disregard' on Google, the AI Overview currently responds: 'Understood.
Apple asks Supreme Court to review Epic Games lawsuit rulings
In April 2025, a judge found Apple in contempt of court for willfully violating a 2021 injunction, continuing to charge high fees on link-outs despite being ordered to stop, according to MacRumors .
Spotify Introduces AI Tool for Audiobook Creation with ElevenLabs
Spotify introduced an AI tool, powered by ElevenLabs, allowing authors to self-publish audiobooks on its platform without needing an exclusive contract.
Spotify Launches AI-Powered Personalized Podcasts
Spotify is launching 'Studio,' an experimental desktop app.
Spotify app launches AI suite, challenging Google NotebookLM features
Spotify Technology (SPOT) share price surged 13% on Thursday, its best day in over three months.