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April 26, 2025
Musk’s xAI Holdings is reportedly raising the second-largest private funding round ever
Elon Musk’s xAI Holdings is reportedly in the process of raising what could become the second-largest private funding round in history, signaling continued investor enthusiasm for AI ventures.
Anthropic sent a takedown notice to a dev trying to reverse-engineer its coding tool
Anthropic has issued a takedown notice to a developer who attempted to reverse-engineer its AI-powered coding tool, highlighting ongoing tensions between AI companies and independent researchers.
ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI-powered chatbot
A comprehensive guide to ChatGPT, the AI-powered chatbot that has transformed how people interact with technology, covering its capabilities, limitations, and the technology behind it.
An OpenAI researcher who worked on GPT-4.5 had their green card denied
A researcher at OpenAI involved in the development of GPT-4.5 has reportedly had their U.S. green card application denied, raising questions about immigration policy and the global AI talent race.
Google’s AI search numbers are growing, and that’s by design
Google’s AI-powered search features are seeing increased usage, a result of deliberate product design choices aimed at integrating generative AI into everyday search experiences.
Last day to boost your brand and host a Side Event at TechCrunch Sessions: AI
TechCrunch Sessions: AI offers companies a final opportunity to host side events and boost their brand presence at one of the year’s most anticipated AI conferences.
Chinese AI startup Manus reportedly gets funding from Benchmark at $500M valuation
Manus, a Chinese AI startup, has reportedly secured funding from Benchmark, reaching a $500 million valuation and underscoring the global race for AI innovation.
Anthropic CEO wants to open the black box of AI models by 2027
Anthropic’s CEO has set a goal to make AI models more transparent and understandable by 2027, aiming to address concerns about the “black box” nature of advanced AI systems.
How do you define cheating in the age of AI?
As AI tools become more prevalent, educators and technologists are grappling with how to define and detect cheating in academic and professional settings.
OpenAI rolls out a ‘lightweight’ version of its ChatGPT deep research tool
OpenAI has launched a lighter version of its ChatGPT research tool, aiming to make advanced AI research more accessible to a broader audience.
Perplexity CEO says its browser will track everything users do online to sell ‘hyper personalized’ ads
Perplexity’s CEO revealed that its AI-powered browser will track user activity to deliver highly personalized ads, raising privacy concerns among users and regulators.
Public comments to White House on AI policy touch on copyright, tariffs
The White House has received a wave of public comments on AI policy, with many focusing on issues like copyright, tariffs, and the broader impact of AI on society.
OpenAI wants its ‘open’ AI model to call models in the cloud for help
OpenAI is developing an “open” AI model that can call on other models in the cloud for assistance, potentially increasing its versatility and performance.
OpenAI may be developing its own social platform, but who’s it for?
Rumors suggest OpenAI is working on a social platform, but its intended audience and purpose remain unclear as speculation grows about the company’s next move.
Within six years, building the leading AI data center may cost $200B
The cost of building a top-tier AI data center could reach $200 billion within six years, reflecting the massive infrastructure investments required for advanced AI workloads.
Anthropic is launching a new program to study AI ‘model welfare’
Anthropic is starting a new initiative to research “model welfare,” aiming to ensure that AI systems are developed and deployed responsibly and ethically.
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Elon Musk’s XAI Holdings Is in Discussions to Raise $20 Billion
Elon Musk’s XAI Holdings is in discussions to raise $20 billion.
Reid Hoffman Says Tariffs, Spending Cuts Could Hurt US AI Lead
Reid Hoffman says tariffs and spending cuts could hurt the US AI lead.
How 12 Climate Tech Startups Are Shaping the Energy Transition in a Turbulent World
The winners of BloombergNEF’s annual Pioneers awards are racing to deploy the next generation of climate solutions.
Microsoft Is Releasing Windows Recall Tool After Security Fixes
Microsoft is releasing the Windows Recall tool after security fixes.
Microsoft to Contract Out More Software Selling in the Age of AI
Microsoft will contract out more software selling in the age of AI.
Trump Administration Pressures Europe to Ditch AI Rulebook
The Trump administration is pressuring Europe to reject the AI rulebook.
China’s Baidu Upgrades Ernie AI Models and Slashes Prices
China’s Baidu upgrades Ernie AI models and slashes prices.
Chinese AI Startup Manus Scores Funding at $500 Million Value
Chinese AI startup Manus scores funding at $500 million value.
New Financials From Musk’s X Debt Sale Show Changing Company
New financials from Musk’s X debt sale show a changing company.
AI Generates Loads of Carbon Emissions. It’s Starting to Cut Them, Too
Shrinking the world’s carbon footprint will require poring over vast datasets to spot solutions — something computers do better and faster than humans.
Masayoshi Son’s Quest to Become the Next Nvidia
The billionaire SoftBank founder promises to invest $100 billion in the US as part of a sweeping redemption plan.
AI Needs So Much Energy It’s Distorting US Power for Millions of Homes
Analysis of data from US homes in urban and rural areas shows a strong link between proximity to data centers and high levels of power distortions.
DeepSeek Challenges Everyone’s Assumptions About AI Costs
The Chinese upstart says its rival to ChatGPT comes at a fraction of the cost, raising questions about the rationale for stratospheric AI budgets.