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US Gov't Tightens AI Grip
TechCrunch AI · Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
The US government is taking control over AI model releases, with OpenAI's GPT 5.6 and Anthropic's Fable and Mythos mode...
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AI Chip Wars
TechCrunch AI · Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
Nvidia's grip on the AI chip market is loosening as companies like OpenAI, Google, and Apple develop custom chips to re...
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OpenAI Expands India Presence
TechCrunch AI · Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
OpenAI has appointed a new managing director for India, Prabhjeet Singh, to scale its operations in the country, which...
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US Gov Limits AI Release
TechCrunch AI · Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
The US government has restricted the release of OpenAI's newest AI models, including its flagship Sol model, to a small...
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AI Startup Revolution
TechCrunch AI · Jun 26, 2026 · 1 min read
Former Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka's new startup, Hang Ten Systems, has raised $32 million to use AI for enterprise softwa...
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AI Revolution
TechCrunch AI · Jun 26, 2026 · 1 min read
A new company, Unconventional AI, is working to revolutionize computing architecture with a focus on power efficiency,...
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Claude AI Gains
TechCrunch AI · Jun 26, 2026 · 1 min read
Anthropic's Claude AI is gaining popularity among consumers, with a 75% increase in revenue since January 2026. The AI...
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Founder Summit
TechCrunch AI · Jun 26, 2026 · 1 min read
The TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 is a highly curated event where over 1,000 founders and investors gather to share kn...
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OpenAI Unveils Custom Chip for AI Inference, Boosting Performance and Efficiency
TechCrunch AI · Jun 26, 2026 · 1 min read
OpenAI has developed a custom-built inference processor, Jalapeño, designed specifically for its AI models. In collabor...
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Exclusive AI Model Release Sparks Controversy Amid Government Pressure
TechCrunch AI · Jun 26, 2026 · 1 min read
OpenAI's new model, GPT 5.6, will be shared with select partners, rather than the public, due to government pressure. T...
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Google loses top AI talent to Anthropic
TechCrunch AI · Jun 26, 2026 · 1 min read
Google is losing its top AI researchers to rival companies. Jonas Adler and Alexander Pritzel are leaving Google for An...
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Amazon invests $13 billion in AI and cloud expansion in India
TechCrunch AI · Jun 26, 2026 · 1 min read
Amazon is furthering its commitment to India with a $13 billion investment to expand its AI and cloud footprint. This n...
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Adobe Acquires Topaz Labs to Enhance AI Capabilities
TechCrunch AI · Jun 26, 2026 · 1 min read
Adobe is buying Topaz Labs, a company that creates AI models for video and image enhancement. Topaz Labs has developed...
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Join TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 for growth insights and connections
TechCrunch AI · Jun 26, 2026 · 1 min read
With just 2 days left to register, TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 offers a unique opportunity for founders to connect w...
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Neocloud startup Netris automates data center setup for AI inference and training
TechCrunch AI · Jun 26, 2026 · 1 min read
Netris claims to solve the problem of setting up data centers for AI inference and training services by providing a sof...
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AI startup General Intuition raises $320M, valuation soars to $2.3B
TechCrunch AI · Jun 26, 2026 · 1 min read
General Intuition, a New York-based AI startup, has secured $320 million in funding, valuing the company at $2.3 billio...
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AI startup Patronus creates realistic digital worlds to test AI agents
TechCrunch AI · Jun 26, 2026 · 1 min read
AI labs are struggling to prove that their models can perform complex tasks reliably. To address this, Patronus AI has...
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Figma adds code layer support for designers and developers
TechCrunch AI · Jun 25, 2026 · 1 min read
Figma has introduced a new code layer feature, allowing designers and developers to collaborate more seamlessly. This u...
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Agility Robotics to go public in $2.5 billion deal
TechCrunch AI · Jun 25, 2026 · 1 min read
Agility Robotics, the maker of Digit humanoid robots, is going public in a deal that values the company at $2.5 billion...
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AI industry faces reckoning as token costs rise
TechCrunch AI · Jun 25, 2026 · 1 min read
Companies that once splurged on AI are now reining in spending as token costs skyrocket. Accenture, a leading consultin...
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AI Boom Fuels Memory Chip Shortage, But Some Companies Thrive
TechCrunch AI · Jun 25, 2026 · 1 min read
The AI boom has sparked a shortage of memory chips, driving up prices and affecting consumers. Companies like Apple are...
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AI Isn't Replacing Engineers, Data Suggests
TechCrunch AI · Jun 25, 2026 · 1 min read
Tech layoffs have been attributed to AI, but data from venture firm SignalFire tells a different story. According to Si...
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Cerebras Systems Shares Plunge Amid Margin Guidance
TechCrunch AI · Jun 25, 2026 · 1 min read
Cerebras Systems' stock took a hit after the AI chipmaker reported better-than-expected earnings but a narrower gross m...
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Dutch Trade Minister Urges Caution on MATCH Act
TechCrunch AI · Jun 25, 2026 · 1 min read
Dutch Trade Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma recently visited Washington to express concerns about the MATCH Act, a bill that...