Clay secures a new round at a $3B valuation, sources say
The sales automation startup doubles its valuation a month after launching a tender offer at $1.5 billion.
New York passes a bill to prevent AI-fueled disasters
New York state lawmakers passed a bill on Thursday that aims to prevent frontier AI models from OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic from contributing to disaster scenarios, including the death or injury of more than 100 people, or more than $1 billion in damages. The passage of the RAISE Act represents a win for the AI […]
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New details emerge on Meta’s $14.3B deal for Scale
Meta’s deal to sort-of but not really acquire AI startup Scale, giving it 49% ownership, is certainly unusual.
10 Surprising and Inspiring Quotes From Brian Wilson, the Genius Behind The Beach Boys’ ‘Pet Sounds’
The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson died this week at age 82, but his music is still blowing minds.
Here Are the 10 Highest-Paying Jobs For New Graduates With a Bachelor’s Degree — and They All Start at Six Figures
According to a new report from Resume Genius, finding a high-paying job as a new grad is possible, even in this market.
Why Knowing Your Customer Drives Smarter Growth (and Higher Profits)
What if the secret to skyrocketing your sales and customer loyalty is already in your data?
AMD’s CEO Claims Their New Chips ‘Match’ Nvidia’s at a Lower Price, and Even Sam Altman Is Excited: ‘An Amazing Thing’
AMD controls 14.3% of the AI chip market compared to Nvidia’s 85.2%.
The Hidden Risk That Crashes Startups — Even the Profitable Ones
In uncertain markets, the most resilient businesses aren’t the biggest—they’re the most liquid, able to move fast, adapt quickly and survive when capital gets tight.
TechCrunch Mobility: The cost of Waymo
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.
I Wish Every Entrepreneur Had a Dad Like Mine
I learned entrepreneurship by silently observing everything my dad did; a true businessman through and through. Here’s why I wish every entrepreneur had a dad like mine.
Google tests Audio Overviews for Search queries
Google Search is testing Audio Overviews for certain search queries, the company announced on Friday.