Top 10 AI News
The US is reviewing Benchmark’s investment into Chinese AI startup Manus
The U.S. government is examining Benchmark’s investment in Manus, a Chinese AI startup, as part of a broader review of American capital flows into China’s tech sector.
Google I/O 2025: What to expect, including updates to Gemini and Android 16
Google’s annual developer conference is set to unveil new features for Gemini, its AI platform, and preview Android 16, with a focus on AI integration and developer tools.
SoundCloud changes policies to allow AI training on user content
SoundCloud has updated its policies to permit the use of user-uploaded content for training AI models, sparking debate among artists and rights holders.
DeepSeek: Everything you need to know about the AI chatbot app
DeepSeek is a new AI chatbot app gaining traction for its advanced conversational abilities and integration with various productivity tools.
Meta’s speeding up the ‘Mad Men to Math Men’ pipeline
Meta is accelerating its transition from traditional advertising to data-driven, AI-powered marketing strategies, reshaping the industry landscape.
CoreWeave reportedly looks to raise $1.5B in debt as IPO disappoints
Cloud computing company CoreWeave is seeking to raise $1.5 billion in debt financing after its IPO failed to meet expectations.
This is your last chance to exhibit at TechCrunch Sessions: AI — don’t miss out
TechCrunch Sessions: AI is approaching, and this is the final opportunity for startups to secure an exhibit spot at the event.
Microsoft employees are banned from using DeepSeek app, president says
Microsoft has prohibited its employees from using the DeepSeek AI chatbot app, citing security and privacy concerns.
ChatGPT’s deep research tool gets a GitHub connector to answer questions about code
OpenAI has introduced a GitHub connector for ChatGPT’s research tool, enabling users to query and analyze code repositories directly.
Ex-Synapse CEO reportedly trying to raise $100M for his new humanoid robotics venture
The former CEO of Synapse is seeking $100 million in funding for a new company focused on developing humanoid robots powered by AI.
Meta taps former Google DeepMind director to lead its AI research lab
Meta has appointed a former Google DeepMind director to head its AI research lab, signaling a renewed focus on advanced AI development.
Google launches ‘implicit caching’ to make accessing its latest AI models cheaper
Google has introduced implicit caching, a feature designed to reduce costs for developers accessing its newest AI models.
Google rolls out AI tools to protect Chrome users against scams
Google is deploying new AI-powered features in Chrome to help users detect and avoid online scams more effectively.
Exhibit your startup at TechCrunch Sessions: AI while you still can!
TechCrunch is offering a final call for startups to participate in its upcoming AI-focused event, providing exposure and networking opportunities.
Sequoia leads $1.5B tender offer for sales automation startup Clay
Sequoia Capital is leading a $1.5 billion tender offer for Clay, a sales automation startup, marking a significant investment in AI-driven enterprise tools.
OpenAI launches a data residency program in Asia
OpenAI has introduced a data residency program in Asia, allowing customers to store and process data locally to comply with regional regulations.
Amazon’s newest AI tool is designed to enhance product listings
Amazon has launched a new AI-powered tool aimed at helping sellers improve their product listings and increase sales.
Asking chatbots for short answers can increase hallucinations, study finds
A recent study suggests that requesting brief responses from AI chatbots may lead to a higher rate of hallucinated or inaccurate answers.
Why Hims & Hers turned to the autonomous vehicle industry to find an AI-savvy CTO
Hims & Hers recruited a CTO from the autonomous vehicle sector to drive its AI initiatives in healthcare and digital services.
Instacart CEO Fidji Simo is joining OpenAI
Instacart CEO Fidji Simo is set to join OpenAI, bringing her leadership experience to the AI research organization.