AI search startups are blowing up
AI search has quietly become one of the most attractive targets in consumer AI.
Anthropic’s safety warnings may have just backfired — the government has pulled the plug on its most powerful AI
Anthropic isn’t hiding its frustration. “We disagree that the finding of a narrow potential jailbreak should be cause for recalling a commercial model deployed to hundreds of millions of people,” the company wrote in a blog post.
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Stability AI releases a new audio model that can create six-minute songs
Stability Audio 3.0 small model can run on-device and generate two-minute long tracks
NanoClaw creator turns down $20M buyout offer, raises $12M seed instead
NanoCo, the company behind OpenClaw alternative NanoClaw, has raised a $12 million seed after a viral launch, the founders tell TechCrunch.
Startup Battlefield 200 applications close in one week: Window to nominate and apply for the most promising startups ends May 27
Startup Battlefield 200 applications close May 27. Pitch at TechCrunch Disrupt, get investor access, win $100K, plus more scaling perks. Nominate an early-stage founder or submit your startup here.
GitHub says hackers stole data from thousands of internal repositories
The code hosting giant GitHub said it was investigating a breach, but said there was no evidence of customer data theft.
Figma adds an AI assistant to its collaborative canvas
Figma’s new AI assistant will be first available on Figma Design
Quartermaster is building a maritime hive mind
The Arlington, Virginia-based startup has raised $42 million to equip ships with sensors that blow the current AIS tech out of the water.
‘Ask YouTube’ brings AI-powered conversational search to video, adds Gemini Omni to Shorts
Google is completely revamping its search experience, and that doesn’t stop at YouTube.
Your Appearance Is Part of Your Business Strategy. Here’s How It Can Work for — or Against — You
Successful entrepreneurs recognize that how they show up visually should evolve alongside their business, ensuring their appearance reflects their ambition and credibility.
Why the Words You Choose as a Leader Can Build (or Break) Team Performance
The way leaders communicate — especially how they frame feedback, challenges and expectations — directly shapes trust, accountability and performance across the entire organization.