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AI mania tanks CoreWeave’s Core Scientific acquisition — it buys Python notebook Marimo

Author: Julie Bort

Publication Date: 3 hours ago

CoreWeave IPO

Summary: CoreWeave, a cloud provider focused on AI workloads, has dropped its planned acquisition of Core Scientific and instead acquired Marimo, a Python notebook startup, as the AI sector continues to see rapid dealmaking and shifting priorities.

ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI-powered chatbot

Author: Kyle Wiggers, Cody Corrall, Alyssa Stringer, Kate Park

Publication Date: 5 hours ago

The ChatGPT logo appears on a smartphone screen

Summary: An in-depth guide to ChatGPT, the AI chatbot developed by OpenAI, covering its capabilities, use cases, and the latest updates as it continues to shape the future of conversational AI.

Equity Live: From $300M seed rounds to data center builds, AI is feeling bubbly

Author: Theresa Loconsolo, Kirsten Korosec, Anthony Ha, Maxwell Zeff

Publication Date: 5 hours ago

Summary: The AI sector is experiencing a surge in investment, with massive seed rounds and significant infrastructure projects, reflecting a bullish outlook and intense competition among startups and established players.

AWS exceeds Wall Street’s expectations as demand for cloud infra remains high

Author: Rebecca Szkutak

Publication Date: 5 hours ago

AWS signage

Summary: Amazon Web Services (AWS) has surpassed analyst forecasts, driven by sustained demand for cloud infrastructure, particularly from companies building and deploying AI solutions.

Perplexity strikes multi-year licensing deal with Getty Images

Author: Rebecca Bellan

Publication Date: 7 hours ago

Summary: Perplexity, an AI-powered search startup, has signed a multi-year licensing agreement with Getty Images to enhance its generative AI capabilities with high-quality visual content.

Tim Cook says Apple is open to M&A on the AI front

Author: Sarah Perez

Publication Date: 7 hours ago

Apple CEO Tim Cook

Summary: Apple CEO Tim Cook has indicated the company is open to mergers and acquisitions in the AI space, signaling a willingness to invest further in artificial intelligence technologies.

YC alum Adam raises $4.1M to turn viral text-to-3D tool into AI copilot

Author: Anna Heim

Publication Date: 8 hours ago

Adam cofounders Aaron Li and Zach Dive

Summary: Adam, a Y Combinator alum, has secured $4.1 million in funding to develop its viral text-to-3D tool into a comprehensive AI copilot for creative professionals.

Reddit CEO says chatbots are not a traffic driver

Author: Ivan Mehta

Publication Date: 9 hours ago

Reddit CEO Steve Huffman

Summary: Reddit CEO Steve Huffman has stated that chatbots are not significantly increasing site traffic, despite the growing integration of AI-powered bots across the web.

Nvidia expands AI ties with Hyundai, Samsung, SK, Naver

Author: Kate Park

Publication Date: 9 hours ago

Nvidia logo on smart phone with GPU in the background

Summary: Nvidia is deepening its partnerships with major South Korean companies, including Hyundai, Samsung, SK, and Naver, to accelerate AI development and deployment in various industries.

Nvidia is reportedly investing up to $1B in Poolside

Author: Rebecca Szkutak

Publication Date: 1 day ago

Nvidia logo

Summary: Nvidia is reportedly planning to invest up to $1 billion in Poolside, a move that underscores the company’s commitment to expanding its AI ecosystem and supporting innovative startups.

Bevel raises $10M Series A from General Catalyst for its AI health companion

Author: Tage Kene-Okafor

Publication Date: 1 day ago

Summary: Bevel, a health tech startup, has raised $10 million in Series A funding to further develop its AI-powered health companion, aiming to improve patient engagement and outcomes.

Google partners with Ambani’s Reliance to offer free AI Pro access to millions of Jio users in India

Author: Jagmeet Singh

Publication Date: 1 day ago

Google Gemini

Summary: Google has teamed up with Reliance Jio to provide free access to its AI Pro services for millions of users in India, expanding the reach of advanced AI tools in the country.

Figma acquires AI-powered media generation company Weavy

Author: Ivan Mehta

Publication Date: 1 day ago

Summary: Figma has acquired Weavy, a company specializing in AI-powered media generation, to enhance its design platform with new generative capabilities.

The Prompting Company snags $6.5M to help products get mentioned in ChatGPT and other AI apps

Author: Tage Kene-Okafor

Publication Date: 1 day ago

The Prompting Company

Summary: The Prompting Company has raised $6.5 million to help brands and products get referenced in AI-generated content, targeting increased visibility in popular AI applications.

Cluely’s Roy Lee on the rage-bait strategy for startup marketing

Author: Russell Brandom

Publication Date: 2 days ago

Summary: Roy Lee, co-founder of Cluely, discusses the controversial “rage-bait” marketing strategy and its effectiveness for startups seeking rapid attention in the crowded AI space.

Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko is a big fan of agentic coding

Author: Russell Brandom

Publication Date: 2 days ago

A bearded man grins against a TechCrunch-branded backdrop

Summary: Anatoly Yakovenko, co-founder of Solana, shares his enthusiasm for agentic coding, a new paradigm in AI development that emphasizes autonomous, goal-driven software agents.

Box CEO Aaron Levie on how AI is changing the enterprise SaaS landscape

Author: Sarah Perez

Publication Date: 2 days ago

Summary: Aaron Levie, CEO of Box, discusses the transformative impact of AI on enterprise SaaS, including automation, data analysis, and new business models.

ElevenLabs CEO says AI audio models will be ‘commoditized’ over time

Author: Sarah Perez

Publication Date: 2 days ago

ElevenLabs' founder Mati Staniszewski

Summary: Mati Staniszewski, CEO of ElevenLabs, predicts that AI audio models will become commoditized, with differentiation shifting to user experience and integration.

How AI labs use Mercor to get the data companies won’t share

Author: Maxwell Zeff

Publication Date: 2 days ago

Mercor CEO Brendan Foody at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025.

Summary: AI labs are leveraging Mercor to access valuable datasets that are otherwise unavailable, helping them train and improve their machine learning models.

Nvidia becomes first public company worth $5 trillion

Author: Ivan Mehta

Publication Date: 2 days ago

Nvidia logo

Summary: Nvidia has reached a historic milestone, becoming the first public company to achieve a $5 trillion market capitalization, driven by its dominance in AI hardware and software.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Day 3

Author: TechCrunch Events

Publication Date: 2 days ago

A group discussion taking place at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Summary: Highlights from the third day of TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, featuring keynotes, panels, and product launches from leading AI and tech innovators.