Top 10 AI News

Latent Labs launches web-based AI model to democratize protein design

By Marina Temkin |
July 21, 2025
Dr. Simon Kohl, CEO and founder of Latent Labs
Latent Labs has introduced a new web-based AI model aimed at making protein design more accessible to researchers and biotech companies. The platform is designed to lower barriers in the field by providing advanced tools for protein engineering.

Source: TechCrunch

Instead of selling to Meta, AI chip startup FuriosaAI signed a huge customer

By Kate Park |
July 21, 2025
Blue glowing futuristic semiconductor and circuit board.
FuriosaAI, an AI chip startup, has opted to sign a major customer deal rather than sell to Meta. This move signals the company’s confidence in its technology and its ability to compete in the rapidly evolving AI hardware market.

Source: TechCrunch

OpenAI and Google outdo the mathletes, but not each other

By Maxwell Zeff |
July 21, 2025
math equations on a chalkboard
OpenAI and Google have both achieved significant advancements in AI’s ability to solve complex math problems, surpassing human mathletes. However, neither company has managed to decisively outperform the other in this domain.

Source: TechCrunch

ChatGPT users send 2.5 billion prompts a day

By Amanda Silberling |
July 21, 2025
person touching a smartphone laying on a table.
ChatGPT has reached a new milestone, with users submitting 2.5 billion prompts daily. This highlights the chatbot’s widespread adoption and the growing reliance on AI-powered conversational tools.

Source: TechCrunch

72% of US teens have used AI companions, study finds

By Sarah Perez |
July 21, 2025
xAI logo displayed on a screen and Grok on App Store displayed on a phone screen
A recent study reveals that 72% of US teenagers have interacted with AI companions, reflecting the technology’s deep integration into the lives of young people and raising questions about its social impact.

Source: TechCrunch

Grok’s AI companions drove downloads, but its latest model is the one making money

By Sarah Perez |
July 21, 2025
Grok AI companions
While Grok’s AI companions initially attracted a large user base, it is the company’s latest AI model that has proven to be the most profitable, indicating a shift in user preferences and monetization strategies.

Source: TechCrunch

Anduril alums raise $24M Series A to bring military logistics out of the Excel spreadsheet era

By Rebecca Bellan |
July 21, 2025
expo hall
Former Anduril employees have secured $24 million in Series A funding to modernize military logistics, aiming to replace outdated spreadsheet-based systems with advanced AI-driven solutions.

Source: TechCrunch

Don’t miss your chance to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

By TechCrunch Events |
July 21, 2025
Dia Hero
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is inviting startups and companies to exhibit at its upcoming event, offering a platform to showcase innovations and connect with industry leaders.

Source: TechCrunch

Dia launches a skill gallery, Perplexity to add tasks to Comet

By Ivan Mehta |
July 21, 2025
Cartken Hauler robot
Dia has introduced a new skill gallery, while Perplexity is planning to add task management features to its Comet platform, enhancing the capabilities of AI-powered productivity tools.

Source: TechCrunch

Why Cartken pivoted its focus from last-mile delivery to industrial robots

By Rebecca Szkutak |
July 20, 2025
Cartken Hauler robot
Cartken has shifted its business strategy from focusing on last-mile delivery robots to developing industrial robots, aiming to tap into new markets and applications for its technology.

Source: TechCrunch

Windsurf CEO opens up about ‘very bleak’ mood before Cognition deal

By Anthony Ha |
July 19, 2025
Cognition CEO announces the acquisition of Windsurf
The CEO of Windsurf discusses the challenging period leading up to the company’s acquisition by Cognition, shedding light on the emotional and strategic factors involved in the deal.

Source: TechCrunch

Benchmark in talks to lead Series A for Greptile, valuing AI-code reviewer at $180M, sources say

By Marina Temkin |
July 18, 2025
Blue code on a dark background presented at an angle.
Greptile, an AI-powered code reviewer, is reportedly in talks for a Series A funding round led by Benchmark, which could value the company at $180 million.

Source: TechCrunch

Why a Y Combinator startup tackling AI agents for Windows gave up and pivoted

By Julie Bort |
July 18, 2025
Microsoft Windows
A Y Combinator-backed startup has decided to pivot away from developing AI agents for Windows, citing challenges in the market and shifting its focus to new opportunities.

Source: TechCrunch

ServiceNow’s acquisition of Moveworks is reportedly being reviewed over antitrust concerns

By Rebecca Szkutak |
July 18, 2025
ServiceNow, data catalog, Data.world, enterprise
ServiceNow’s planned acquisition of Moveworks is under regulatory review due to potential antitrust issues, reflecting increased scrutiny of major deals in the AI sector.

Source: TechCrunch

Cursor snaps up enterprise startup Koala in challenge to GitHub Copilot

By Maxwell Zeff |
July 18, 2025
Cursor
Cursor has acquired Koala, an enterprise startup, in a move to compete with GitHub Copilot by offering enhanced AI-powered coding assistance for businesses.

Source: TechCrunch

What is Mistral AI? Everything to know about the OpenAI competitor

By Anna Heim |
July 18, 2025
The logo of the French company Mistral AI.
Mistral AI is emerging as a significant competitor to OpenAI, offering innovative AI models and attracting attention from investors and the tech community.

Source: TechCrunch

DuckDuckGo now lets you hide AI-generated images in search results

By Aisha Malik |
July 18, 2025
DuckDuckGo
DuckDuckGo has introduced a new feature that allows users to filter out AI-generated images from their search results, giving