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Anthropic CEO outlines plan to ‘pace the frontier’
What would it actually look like to "pace the frontier"?
1. 1. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei outlined three broad strategies for AI companies to "pace the frontier" of development.
1. 2. Amodei stated that Anthropic is "unilaterally committing" to embedding third-party evaluators to verify safety commitments.
1. 3. Concerns about AI safety have intensified, with some researchers resigning over fears of existential risk.

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3h ago

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Revolut confirms customer data breach through fake government requests
Revolut said it notified affected customers and alerted the relevant government agency, law enforcement, and financial regulators.
1. 1. Revolut confirmed that it disclosed sensitive customer information to an unauthorized third party after receiving fraudulent requests sent from a legitimate government agency email domain.
1. 2. The exposed data included customers’ identity and contact details, including their birth date, postal and email addresses, and phone numbers, as well as copies of their identity documents including passports and driver’s licenses.
1. 3. Revolut told TechCrunch that it blocked the email address after discovering the scam from the unauthorized third party and alerted the relevant government agency, law enforcement, and relevant regulators, adding, “Revolut systems and customer funds are unaffected.”

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18h ago

BusinessRoboticsVenture Capital

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Mecka AI nears $500M valuation in Sequoia-led deal amid rush for robot training data
The round for the two-year-old startup is coming together months after Mecka announced its Series A.
1. 1. Mecka AI is nearing a new round led by Sequoia Capital at a valuation of about $500 million.
1. 2. The new financing comes just three months after Mecka announced that it raised $60 million in a round led by Framework Ventures.
1. 3. Mecka AI collects and analyzes human motion data to train humanoid robots and other robotics.

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20h ago

BusinessVenture CapitalBusiness Expansion

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Khosla Ventures is opening a New York office this fall — its first outpost outside Sand Hill Road
"It's actually allegedly being built out now," said Rabois, who has clearly dealt with a missed construction timeline or two.
1. 1. Khosla Ventures is opening its first-ever office outside Sand Hill Road in New York City this fall.
1. 2. The new New York office will include an executive briefing center to connect portfolio companies with Fortune 500 firms for pilots and customers.
1. 3. New York has narrowly overtaken the San Francisco Bay Area in total tech talent headcount for the first time.

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20h ago

TechAdvocacyRegulation Debate

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Y Combinator's Garry Tan wants U.S. open-weight AI labs to 'distill' frontier models, too
Tan argues that frontier models themselves trained on public human knowledge so access to capable AI should be "a form of public good."
1. 1. Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan believes U.S. AI labs should be allowed to 'distill' knowledge from frontier models, mirroring practices he suggests Chinese labs are using.
1. 2. Tan argues that AI trained on broad public access data should be treated as a public good, not locked away behind restrictive terms of service.
1. 3. The 'doomer scenario' for AI, according to Tan, is a single, monolithic company controlling all advanced AI capabilities.

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22h ago

BusinessBusinessTech

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Kimi-maker Moonshot AI targets $2B in annual revenue
While K3's usage figures have declined slightly in recent months, OpenRouter data currently shows as many as 300 billion tokens being generated each day by K3 models on the system.
1. 1. Moonshot AI is targeting $2 billion in annualized revenue by the end of the year.
1. 2. This target represents double the company's reported revenue run rate for August.
1. 3. The rising projections show there’s still money to be made from open-weight AI models, even if they’re not as lucrative as closed-weight frontier models.

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22h ago

BusinessPromotionalTech Industry

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Central Eurasia names its 2026 Road to Battlefield winners: Cerberus, WeGlobal AI, and LOOQ
Cerberus, WeGlobal AI, and LOOQ took the top three spots at the regional final of Road to TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 2026 and will represent Central Eurasia in the Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco this October.
1. 1. Cerberus, WeGlobal AI, and LOOQ took the top three spots at the regional final of Road to TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 2026 and will represent Central Eurasia in Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco on October 13-15.
1. 2. The Road to TechCrunch Startup Battlefield — run by Silkroad Innovation Hub in partnership with TechCrunch, Freedom Holding, Astana Hub, and IT Park Uzbekistan — drew nearly 50% more applications than its 2025 debut, when 485 startups from 27 countries applied.
1. 3. All three winners fit that mold: An AI agent that hunts for security vulnerabilities (Cerberus); an AI platform for student mental health and career guidance (WeGlobal AI); and AI-powered hardware that measures who actually looks at a billboard (LOOQ).

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1d ago

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Nscale adds former OpenAI exec Fidji Simo to its board ahead of potential IPO
The No. 2 exec at OpenAI also led Instacart through its IPO in 2023.
1. 1. Nscale, the buzzy U.K.-based AI data center startup, has appointed former OpenAI, Meta and Instacart executive Fidji Simo to its board.
1. 2. Simo joins high-profile tech executives Sheryl Sandberg, Susan Decker and Nick Clegg on Nscale’s board ahead of the startup’s anticipated IPO this fall.
1. 3. Formerly CEO of AGI Deployment at OpenAI, essentially the No. 2 executive at the AI lab, Simo left the company in July citing health reasons.

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1d ago

TechInnovationTech

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Roblox is making it easier to build games with AI — and play them outside Roblox
Roblox will allow creator to deploy their games across PC< consoles, and mobile as standalone apps
1. 1. Roblox is making it easier to build games with AI and play them outside Roblox.
1. 2. The company is also launching a dedicated Roblox Card and Roblox Wallet for creators.
1. 3. The announcements indicate Roblox is now focused not only on bringing people to Roblox, but also on expanding the reach of what developers build, while also making building easier and more accessible.

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1d ago

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Matt Mullenweg tells Automattic staff in Slack he's back in control after CEO ouster
In a Slack message seen by TechCrunch, Matt Mullenweg told Automattic employees he’s back in control of the company, days after its board put him on leave. Automattic has not yet confirmed the apparent reversal.
1. 1. Matt Mullenweg has posted a message to Automattic’s Slack, claiming he is back in control as CEO of the WordPress.com parent company.
1. 2. The post arrives only days after Automattic’s board voted to oust Mullenweg as CEO for unknown reasons.
1. 3. Automattic has been asked to confirm if Mullenweg’s statement is true, but has not yet responded to a request for comment.

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1d ago

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Scammers target hundreds of thousands of crypto owners after Trezor confirms data breach of email provider
This is the second data breach affecting a company that hardware crypto wallet maker Trezor relies on.
1. 1. Hardware crypto wallet maker Trezor is warning customers for the second time in as many months that one of the companies it relies on was hacked, exposing the data of Trezor’s customers to hackers.
1. 2. The link, when tapped, downloads an app that asks the victim for their wallet backup password.
1. 3. The breach highlights a common security incident, where hackers compromise data held by third-party companies that are necessary for fulfilling orders or purchases from customers.

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1d ago

BusinessVenture CapitalInvestment Trends

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Thrive Capital led VCs into pro sports ownership; Collaborative Fund just upped that play
Collaborative Fund just bought into D.C. United and its stadium, with firm founder Craig Shapiro pitching it as a way to showcase for the firm's startups.
1. 1. Collaborative Fund is taking a stake in the soccer club D.C. United and its stadium, Audi Field.
1. 2. Thrive Capital previously launched a vehicle, Thrive Eternal, to hold 'iconic franchises and cultural institutions' and acquired a stake in the San Francisco Giants and the Lakers.
1. 3. Collaborative Fund founder Craig Shapiro views a franchise as 'the ultimate consumer product' and aims to use Audi Field as a showcase for its portfolio companies.

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1d ago

TechControversialOpinion

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Jensen Huang explains why Nvidia will grow an astounding 70% next year
Nvidia has its finger in every pie, and sees another year of plenty in its future, Jensen Huang says. But, he insists, its deals are not circular.
1. 1. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang projects 70% revenue growth for the company next year.
1. 2. Huang believes Nvidia is so embedded in every area of AI that he can see the future.
1. 3. Nvidia's deals are not circular because 'we put in $1 and $100 comes back in,' according to Huang.

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1d ago

BusinessBusinessTech

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OpenAI puts Pro subscriptions on hold due to Astra demand
The company said Pro subscriptions put the most strain on its systems, so it's pausing sign-ups while adding more capacity.
1. 1. Demand for OpenAI’s newest and most powerful model, Astra, has led the company to temporarily pause subscriptions for its $200-per-month Pro plan, citing strain on its infrastructure.
1. 2. He said that the Pro plan puts the most strain on its systems, which is why sign-ups for this service tier are now being disabled.
1. 3. The company raised usage limits for Codex users as recently as last month, suggesting the strain is a recent phenomenon.

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1d ago

TechControversialOpinion

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Meta's AI agent Muse is now the No. 2 app in the US
Meta's newest app Muse is off to a slower start than the company's other apps, like Meta AI or Threads.
1. 1. Meta's AI app Muse has reached the No. 2 position on the U.S. App Store's Top Charts with over 83,000 iOS downloads.
1. 2. Muse's launch download numbers are lower compared to Meta's previous app debuts like Threads and Meta AI.
1. 3. The article suggests that agentic AI, where agents work on behalf of users, represents the future of consumer AI.

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1d ago

BusinessBusinessTechnology

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Proxima Fusion bets €140M on a critical fusion ingredient dominated by Asian suppliers
Proxima Fusion said Wednesday it plans to build a €140 million ($162.6 million) factory to produce fusion-grade high-temperature superconducting (HTS) tape, which will provide the startup with key component to its reactor design.
1. 1. Proxima Fusion is betting on a critical ingredient for its fusion reactors: superconducting tape.
1. 2. Proxima Fusion said Wednesday it plans to build a €140 million ($162.6 million) factory to produce fusion-grade high-temperature superconducting (HTS) tape, which will provide the startup with key component to its reactor design.
1. 3. Today, the vast majority of HTS tape is made in China and Japan.

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1d ago

BusinessBusinessInnovation

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Amazon makes it easier to buy what you see on Prime Video
Amazon is expanding shopping integrations across Prime Video, letting viewers discover products tied to thousands of shows, movies, and live sports through X-Ray, its shopping app, and a new Lens-powered “Shop the Scene” feature.
1. 1. Amazon is expanding shopping integrations across Prime Video, letting viewers discover products tied to thousands of shows, movies, and live sports through X-Ray, its shopping app, and a new Lens-powered “Shop the Scene” feature.
1. 2. The retail giant on Thursday announced a series of new features that will allow customers to discover products across thousands of Prime Video titles through integrations with its existing X-Ray experience.
1. 3. It will also introduce a new way to “shop the scene” using Amazon’s Lens technology, along with other updates.

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2d ago

TechTechUpdate

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Instagram’s latest feature lets you add tagged posts to your profile grid
Instagram's newest feature lets users take posts from the Tagged tab and move it to their main profile grid instead.
1. 1. Instagram is rolling out a small but useful new feature that gives users a little more control over what appears on their profiles.
1. 2. Starting today, you can add posts you’re tagged in directly to your main profile grid.
1. 3. The update is part of a broader push from Instagram to give users more control over how their profiles look.

TTechCrunch

2d ago

TechTechUser-Focused

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Google is making it easier to switch between password managers on Android
Google's new feature will transfer your passkeys as well
1. 1. Google introduced a new password manager switching experience on Android that doesn’t require you to download CSV files when migrating to a new app.
1. 2. With the new feature, users will be able to move all of their passwords — and even passkeys — between apps seamlessly.
1. 3. Because this method also supports passkey transfer, users wouldn’t need to set them up again when moving to a new password manager app.

TTechCrunch

2d ago

BusinessBusinessInvestment

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The Boring Company raises $3B in round led by UAE
The company said it plans to dig more than 150 kilometers of tunnels in the Middle Eastern country.
1. 1. The Boring Company has raised a $3 billion Series D funding round that pushes its valuation to $23 billion.
1. 2. The round was led by the United Arab Emirates.
1. 3. The company said Thursday that it now plans to dig more than 150 kilometers of tunnels in the Middle Eastern country.

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2d ago

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Maven Robotics wants to steal your robot deployment deal
Maven Robotics emerged from stealth today with a $100 million Series A and active deployments.
1. 1. Maven Robotics emerged from stealth after raising $100 million from RoboStrategy, LocalGlobe, Vine Ventures, and XTX Markets Ventures.
1. 2. Their robots sit on wheeled bases, capable of moving 10 miles an hour, with two arms that can lift up to 30 kilograms.
1. 3. Maven's next big push is to collect more data and train its robots to be able to handle materials, and then to move towards automation and fabrication.

TTechCrunch

2d ago

BusinessControversialOriginal

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AI research startup Listen Labs scrubbed a $1.5B funding round for Salesforce talks
Listen Labs walked away from a signed Series C term sheet from Menlo Ventures, sources say.
1. 1. Listen Labs walked away from a signed term sheet for a $125 million Series C at a $1.5 billion valuation.
1. 2. The financing likely collapsed because of acquisition talks with Salesforce.
1. 3. Listen Labs is one of the leading startups in the rapidly growing field of automating customer research with AI.

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2d ago

BusinessIndustry PerspectiveTech Policy

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Massachusetts hits data centers with new clean power rules
Massachusetts has become the third state in as many months to slap new restrictions on data center development.
1. 1. Massachusetts became the latest state to force data centers to bring their own power, but this time there’s a twist.
1. 2. A new state mandate would require developers building data centers larger than 25 megawatts to provide clean power or pay into a ratepayer protection fund.
1. 3. With the new restrictions, Massachusetts becomes the third state in as many months to rein in data center development.

TTechCrunch

2d ago

TechInnovation NarrativeFuture Strategy

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Apple’s new CEO is reviving a Steve Jobs strategy from 25 years ago
John Ternus made the case in his first keynote as Apple CEO that the iPhone isn't going anywhere.
1. 1. Apple CEO John Ternus is re-centering the iPhone as the core of Apple's AI strategy, echoing Steve Jobs' 2001 'digital hub' vision for the Mac.
1. 2. This approach counters narratives questioning the iPhone's future, emphasizing its power and portability as key to the AI era.
1. 3. Ternus' pitch is also a rebuttal to pundits who have recently cast doubt on the iPhone.

TTechCrunch

2d ago

TechControversialOpinion

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Everything Apple announced at its fall iPhone event, from the foldable iPhone Duo to an always-listening Apple Watch
The main event was the tech giant's highly anticipated first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo.
1. 1. Apple on Wednesday unveiled its latest iPhones and Apple Watches at its first fall event under newly appointed CEO John Ternus.
1. 2. The main event was the tech giant’s highly anticipated first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo.
1. 3. Apple also announced its iPhone 18 Pro lineup, along with new AirPods, and more.

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2d ago

TechInnovationTech

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The hinge for Apple's new foldable phone was built with AI
Apple says it used AI and 3D printing in the manufacturing process for its long-awaited foldable phone.
1. 1. Apple's new foldable phone, the Duo, incorporates an AI-designed hinge and 3D printing for enhanced durability.
1. 2. The hinge uses AI algorithms to precisely match each individual hinge with its best-fit housing for perfect alignment.
1. 3. The device also features a custom nano-texture finish to reduce glare and a multi-layer lamination strategy for increased durability.

TTechCrunch

2d ago

TechExpertOriginal

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Apple's revamped Health app will calculate your 'health age' and readiness score
The update uses Apple Intelligence to make better sense of your health data.
1. 1. Apple's Health app is redesigned to leverage Apple Intelligence for better health data analysis, introducing a 'Health Age' and 'readiness' score.
1. 2. The 'Health Age' computation uses metrics like VO2 max, sleep, and blood biomarkers to compare a user's health data against their actual age.
1. 3. Apple announced a team-up with Quest for a 50-biomarker panel for $119, offering users quick access to lab test data.

TTechCrunch

3d ago

BusinessBusinessInvestigative

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DOJ wants more answers on Fox’s $22B Roku deal
Fox’s $22 billion plan to buy Roku has hit a new hurdle. The Justice Department sent Fox and Roku what’s known as a “second request” on Tuesday, asking the companies to turn over more data and documents as it takes a closer look at the deal. That’s a fairly standard step in a major antitrust
1. 1. The Justice Department sent Fox and Roku what’s known as a “second request” on Tuesday, asking the companies to turn over more data and documents as it takes a closer look at the deal.
1. 2. While a second request doesn’t mean the DOJ is preparing to block the deal, it does signal that regulators want a much closer look at how it could affect competition and consumers before deciding whether to clear it.
1. 3. How the DOJ handles the Fox-Roku deal could be an important test of how closely it reviews politically sensitive mergers.

TTechCrunch

3d ago

TechInnovationTech Enthusiast

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Viral AI assistant Instinct now has its own email address
Instinct’s new email feature lets the AI agent create and manage accounts, contact businesses, handle support requests, and do more on users' behalf.
1. 1. Instinct, the buzzy new AI assistant now valued at $2.5 billion, is rolling out a new feature that will allow it to do more on its users’ behalf: it’s giving everyone Instinct email addresses.
1. 2. The company’s founder Noah Shinn said on Tuesday that the new email addresses let the agent create and run its own accounts without cluttering up users’ inboxes.
1. 3. The feature could help make Instinct’s user experience more seamless, as users wouldn’t have to intervene to log in or provide their credentials.

TTechCrunch

3d ago

BusinessBusiness ExpansionEmerging Markets

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Uber rival inDrive scales beyond ride-hailing to capture more consumer spending
inDrive's ad business, first piloted in July 2025, has served more than 2 billion impressions and attracted over 2,000 paying advertisers a month.
1. 1. inDrive is scaling its advertising, delivery, and financial-services businesses, aiming to capture more consumer spending beyond ride-hailing.
1. 2. inDrive's advertising business has expanded to 25 markets, serving over 2 billion impressions and attracting over 2,000 paying advertisers a month.
1. 3. The company is investing heavily in groceries and food delivery, while advertising and financial services require relatively less funding to scale.

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