Top 10 AI News
Amazon acquires Bee, the AI wearable that records everything you say
Author: Amanda Silberling
Publication Date: 2 hours ago
Summary: Amazon has acquired Bee, a startup known for its AI-powered wearable device that records and transcribes conversations. The acquisition is expected to bolster Amazon’s AI and wearable technology portfolio.
OpenAI agreed to pay Oracle $30B a year for data center services
Author: Julie Bort
Publication Date: 2 hours ago
Summary: OpenAI has entered into a massive $30 billion annual agreement with Oracle for data center services, highlighting the growing infrastructure needs of leading AI companies.
iOS 26 beta 4 arrives, with Liquid Glass tweaks and AI news summaries
Author: Sarah Perez
Publication Date: 4 hours ago
Summary: Apple has released the fourth beta of iOS 26, introducing enhancements to the Liquid Glass interface and new AI-powered news summary features for users.
National security meets next-gen tech at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025’s AI Defense panel
Author: TechCrunch Events
Publication Date: 8 hours ago
Summary: The AI Defense panel at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 will explore the intersection of national security and advanced AI technologies, featuring leaders from both sectors.
Onstage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: How AI is forcing late-stage startups to rewire GTM — or be left behind
Author: TechCrunch Events
Publication Date: 8 hours ago
Summary: At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, experts discuss how AI is compelling late-stage startups to overhaul their go-to-market strategies to stay competitive.
21-year-old MIT dropouts raise $32M at $300M valuation led by Insight
Author: Tage Kene-Okafor
Publication Date: 9 hours ago
Summary: Two MIT dropouts have secured $32 million in funding at a $300 million valuation for their AI startup, with Insight Partners leading the round.
This startup thinks email could be the key to usable AI agents
Author: Rebecca Bellan
Publication Date: 11 hours ago
Summary: A new startup is betting on email as the foundation for practical AI agents, aiming to improve productivity and automation through familiar communication tools.
Latent Labs launches web-based AI model to democratize protein design
Author: Marina Temkin
Publication Date: 17 hours ago
Summary: Latent Labs has introduced a web-based AI model designed to make protein design more accessible, aiming to accelerate innovation in biotech and health.
Instead of selling to Meta, AI chip startup FuriosaAI signed a huge customer
Author: Kate Park
Publication Date: 18 hours ago
Summary: FuriosaAI, an AI chip startup, opted to sign a major customer deal rather than sell to Meta, signaling confidence in its technology and market potential.
OpenAI and Google outdo the mathletes, but not each other
Author: Maxwell Zeff
Publication Date: 23 hours ago
Summary: OpenAI and Google have both achieved impressive results in mathematical problem-solving with their AI models, but neither has established clear dominance over the other.
ChatGPT users send 2.5 billion prompts a day
Author: Amanda Silberling
Publication Date: 1 day ago
Summary: ChatGPT users are now sending 2.5 billion prompts daily, reflecting the chatbot’s widespread adoption and the growing reliance on generative AI tools.
72% of US teens have used AI companions, study finds
Author: Sarah Perez
Publication Date: 1 day ago
Summary: A new study reveals that 72% of US teenagers have interacted with AI companions, highlighting the technology’s rapid integration into youth culture.
Grok’s AI companions drove downloads, but its latest model is the one making money
Author: Sarah Perez
Publication Date: 1 day ago
Summary: Grok’s AI companions initially attracted users, but the company’s latest AI model is proving to be the primary revenue driver.
Anduril alums raise $24M Series A to bring military logistics out of the Excel spreadsheet era
Author: Rebecca Bellan
Publication Date: 1 day ago
Summary: Former Anduril employees have raised $24 million to modernize military logistics, moving operations away from outdated spreadsheet-based systems.
Don’t miss your chance to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Author: TechCrunch Events
Publication Date: 1 day ago
Summary: TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is inviting startups and companies to exhibit, offering exposure to thousands of tech and VC leaders.
Dia launches a skill gallery, Perplexity to add tasks to Comet
Author: Ivan Mehta
Publication Date: 1 day ago
Summary: Dia has launched a new skill gallery, while Perplexity is set to introduce task management features to its Comet platform.
Why Cartken pivoted its focus from last-mile delivery to industrial robots
Author: Rebecca Szkutak
Publication Date: 2 days ago
Summary: Cartken has shifted its business strategy from last-mile delivery robots to focusing on industrial robotics, aiming for broader applications and markets.
Windsurf CEO opens up about ‘very bleak’ mood before Cognition deal
Author: Anthony Ha
Publication Date: 3 days ago
Summary: The CEO of Windsurf discusses the challenging period leading up to the company’s acquisition by Cognition, describing the mood as “very bleak.”
Benchmark in talks to lead Series A for Greptile, valuing AI-code reviewer at $180M, sources say
Author: Marina Temkin
Publication Date: 4 days ago
Summary: Benchmark is reportedly in discussions to lead a Series A round for Greptile, an AI code review startup, at a $180 million valuation.
Why a Y Combinator startup tackling AI agents for Windows gave up and pivoted
Author: Julie Bort
Publication Date: 4 days ago
Summary: A Y Combinator-backed startup has abandoned its efforts to build AI agents for Windows, choosing to pivot after facing significant challenges.
