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Windsurf slashes prices as competition with Cursor heats up
Windsurf, a rising AI startup, has announced significant price cuts in response to intensifying competition with Cursor, aiming to attract more users and solidify its market position.
OpenAI seeks to make its upcoming open AI model best-in-class
OpenAI is working to develop a new open AI model, aiming to set a new standard for performance and accessibility in the industry.
Here are the 19 US AI startups that have raised $100M or more in 2025
A roundup of 19 US-based AI startups that have each secured at least $100 million in funding this year, highlighting the sector’s rapid growth and investor interest.
OpenAI’s GPT-4.1 may be less aligned than the company’s previous AI models
OpenAI’s latest model, GPT-4.1, is reportedly less aligned with user intent compared to earlier versions, raising questions about safety and reliability.
OpenAI makes its upgraded image generator available to developers
OpenAI has released an enhanced version of its image generation tool, now accessible to developers for integration into their own applications.
Google Gemini has 350M monthly users, reveals court hearing
A recent court hearing disclosed that Google Gemini, the tech giant’s AI platform, now boasts 350 million monthly users worldwide.
Bring a plus-one to TechCrunch Sessions: AI and save 50% on their ticket through May 4
TechCrunch Sessions: AI is offering a special promotion allowing attendees to bring a guest at half price, valid through May 4.
How to survive and thrive as tariffs, AI, and politics unsettle the rules of business
A discussion on strategies for businesses to adapt and succeed amid changing global trade policies, AI advancements, and political shifts.
AI note-taking app Fireflies adds new ways to extract insights from meeting notes
Fireflies, an AI-powered note-taking app, has introduced new features that help users extract actionable insights from their meeting notes.
Endor Labs, which builds tools to scan AI-generated code for vulnerabilities, lands $93M
Endor Labs has raised $93 million to further develop its security tools that scan AI-generated code for potential vulnerabilities.
Tech resilience, breakout startups, and banking reinvented: The big conversations at StrictlyVC London in May
StrictlyVC London will feature discussions on building resilient tech, emerging startups, and the future of banking in the age of AI.
Noxtua raises $92M for its sovereign AI tuned for the German legal system
Noxtua has secured $92 million to develop a sovereign AI system specifically designed for the German legal sector.
xAI’s Grok chatbot can now ‘see’ the world around it
xAI has updated its Grok chatbot with new capabilities, enabling it to interpret and respond to visual information from the real world.
Why OpenAI wanted to buy Cursor but opted for the fast-growing Windsurf
OpenAI considered acquiring Cursor but ultimately chose to back Windsurf, citing the latter’s rapid growth and innovative approach.
ChatGPT’s responses will now include Washington Post articles
OpenAI has partnered with The Washington Post, allowing ChatGPT to reference and include content from the publication in its responses.
OpenAI exec says the firm would buy Google’s Chrome browser if offered the chance
A senior OpenAI executive stated that the company would consider acquiring Google’s Chrome browser if the opportunity arose.
A Chinese AI video startup appears to be blocking politically sensitive images
Reports indicate that a Chinese AI video company is filtering out politically sensitive content, raising concerns about censorship and free expression.
