Exiting a Business Is No Longer Venture Capital’s Measure of Success — Here’s What Is
With the IPO losing its reliability, venture-backed companies are redefining what it means to reach a successful outcome.
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The Argentina v. France final of the 2022 Men’s World Cup in Qatar was shaping up to be one of the most epic games in soccer history. With just 12 minutes remaining in the extra time added to the game to break a tie, the referee had a critical decision to make—and fast. Lionel Messi,…
As AI companies race to go public, who else is along for the ride?
Startups are trying to “ride that SpaceX IPO wave.”
TechCrunch Mobility: SpaceX rockets past Tesla
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part.
The new Sonos Play has become my go-to desk and kitchen speaker
The new Sonos Play can act as a portable speaker inside and outside your home.
As Anthropic suspends access to new models, India debates its AI future
Tech leaders debate whether the Anthropic episode is a wake-up call for India’s AI ambitions.
Meta reportedly moves to unwind $2B Manus deal after Beijing’s demand
Meta starts dismantling its $2 billion Manus acquisition after Beijing ordered the deal reversed.
KPMG pulls report on AI usage due to apparent hallucinations
Once again, AI proves to be an unreliable source of information about AI.
Amazon CEO reportedly raised Anthropic model concerns before government crackdown
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy may have been the source of security concerns that led Anthropic to cut off worldwide access to two models on Friday.
7 Reasons Why Smart Entrepreneurs Are Investing in Their Search Presence — and How You’re Losing Money If You Don’t
Managing your search presence doesn’t have to be overwhelming; small, intentional steps can make a big difference. Here’s how.
OpenAI faces investigation from state attorneys general
It’s not clear which states are involved, but they’re asking about everything from OpenAI’s ad policies to its handling of health data.