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India startup funding
By Jagmeet Singh | 7 hours ago
India’s startup ecosystem saw $11 billion in funding in 2025, reflecting a more cautious approach from investors as the market matures and competition intensifies.

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Equity’s 2026 Predictions
By Theresa Loconsolo, Kirsten Korosec, Rebecca Bellan, Anthony Ha, Isabelle Johannessen | 2 days ago
TechCrunch’s Equity podcast team discusses predictions for 2026, including the rise of AI agents, major IPOs, and evolving trends in venture capital.

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Groq’s LPU chip
By Amanda Silberling | 3 days ago
Nvidia is set to license technology from Groq, a rising AI chip competitor, and bring on its CEO, signaling a major move in the AI hardware space.

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Data center
By Lucas Ropek | 3 days ago
Data centers have become a focal point in the tech industry, moving from behind-the-scenes infrastructure to a central role in powering AI and cloud services.

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European startup market
By Rebecca Szkutak | 4 days ago
Despite high enthusiasm, the European startup market’s data shows a gap between optimism and actual investment and growth figures.

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Akara AI sensor
By Russell Brandom, Theresa Loconsolo | 4 days ago
Akara, a health tech startup, explains why operating rooms are ideal environments for AI-driven improvements in efficiency and safety.

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Waymo car
By Rebecca Bellan | 4 days ago
Waymo is piloting Google’s Gemini AI as an in-car assistant, aiming to enhance passenger experience in its autonomous vehicles.

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WhatsApp logo
By Ram Iyer | 4 days ago
Italian regulators have ordered Meta to halt its policy that restricts rival AI chatbots from operating on WhatsApp, citing competition concerns.

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Akara Team
By Theresa Loconsolo | 4 days ago
Akara believes its AI solutions can address persistent challenges in operating rooms, improving outcomes and efficiency.

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AI robot and programming data
By Amanda Silberling | 5 days ago
A group of authors, including John Carreyrou, have filed a lawsuit against six leading AI companies, alleging copyright infringement and misuse of their works.

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Marissa Mayer
By Marina Temkin | 5 days ago
Former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer’s new venture, Dazzle, has secured $8 million in funding, with Forerunner’s Kirsten Green leading the round.

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Alexa+ event
By Sarah Perez | 5 days ago
Amazon’s upgraded AI assistant, Alexa+, has expanded its integrations to include Angi, Expedia, Square, and Yelp, broadening its utility for users.

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Lemon Slice founders
By Ivan Mehta | 5 days ago
Lemon Slice, a startup focused on digital avatar technology, has raised $10.5 million from Y Combinator and Matrix Partners to accelerate its development.

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OpenAI prompt injection demo
By Rebecca Bellan | Dec 22, 2025
OpenAI acknowledges that AI-powered browsers could remain susceptible to prompt injection attacks, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the field.

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