Fuse raises $25M to disrupt aging loan origination systems used by U.S. credit unions
The startup also announced a $5M ‘rescue fund’ to help credit unions ditch legacy software for its AI-native platform.
TechCrunch is heading to Tokyo — and bringing the Startup Battlefield with it
SusHi Tech 2026 is zeroing in on four technology domains reshaping society: AI, Robotics, Resilience, and Entertainment. Expect live demos of humanoid robots, sessions on autonomous driving’s software revolution, deep dives into cyber defense and climate tech, and candid conversations about how AI is rewriting the global music and anime industries.
The dictionary sues OpenAI
Encyclopedia Britannica and Merriam-Webster say that OpenAI violated the copyright of almost 100,000 articles by using them for LLM training.
This One-Click Financing Trap is Quietly Draining Small Businesses
Fast cash is never free. This article explains how in-app factoring works, how fees compound when customers pay late and how founders can assess true cost and risk before using it.
Where OpenAI’s technology could show up in Iran
This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. It’s been just over two weeks since OpenAI reached a controversial agreement to allow the Pentagon to use its AI in classified environments. There are still pressing questions about what exactly OpenAI’s…
Data Centers Are Deploying $175,000 Robot Dogs for Security. Companies Say They’re Worth It.
Boston Dynamics and Ghost Robotics make four-legged canines that patrol fences and sniff out faulty equipment.
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Antonio Gracias says he’s longing for ‘proentropic’ startups — those that are built to survive chaos
Antonio Gracias talks at the Upfront Summit in LA about the future of technology.
Shopify is preparing for AI shopping agents to change everything, exec says
Shopify is preparing for an ecommerce transformation via AI shopping agents, says president Harley Finklestein.