The first babies have been born following “simplified” IVF in a mobile lab

July 11, 2025

This week I’m sending congratulations to two sets of parents in South Africa. Babies Milayah and Rossouw arrived a few weeks ago. All babies are special, but these two set a new precedent. They’re the first to be born following “simplified” IVF performed in a mobile lab. This new mobile lab is essentially a trailer…

Grok 4 seems to consult Elon Musk to answer controversial questions

July 11, 2025

During xAI’s launch of Grok 4 on Wednesday night, Elon Musk said — while live-streaming the event on his social media platform, X — that his AI company’s ultimate goal was to develop a “maximally truth-seeking AI.” But where exactly does Grok 4 seek out the truth when trying to answer controversial questions? The newest […]

Tesla is already trying to expand its Robotaxi service to Arizona

July 11, 2025

Tesla has applied for a permit to test and deploy autonomous vehicles in Arizona. It’s also eyeing expansion in Austin, Texas and California.

AWS is launching an AI agent marketplace next week with Anthropic as a partner

July 10, 2025

Amazon Web Services is launching an AI agent marketplace and Anthropic is one of its partners.

Where AI meets design: Runway co-founder Alejandro Matamala Ortiz takes the AI stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

July 10, 2025

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is the epicenter where 10,000+ startup and VC leaders gather to explore the future of innovation — and this year, both of the AI Stages bring the intersection of design and machine learning into sharp focus. We’re thrilled to welcome Alejandro Matamala Ortiz, co-founder and chief design officer at Runway, to one […]

What My First Failed Startup Taught Me — and How I Finally Got It Right 20 Years Later

July 10, 2025

Launching a startup two decades after a failed first attempt brought clarity, humility, and a deeper understanding of what it really takes to build a sustainable business.

Nobody Was Talking About Nasal Breathing for Sleep Until This Former NFL Player Built a Brand Around It: ‘You Feel So Much Better’

July 10, 2025

Todd Anderson had no entrepreneurial experience, but he had a nose for a good business idea.

Here’s How Much Google Software Engineers, Product Managers, and Data Scientists Make in a Year

July 10, 2025

Data revealed in federal filings shows how much Google is compensating its employees.

How to actually raise a seed round: Actionable advice from top investors at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

July 10, 2025

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 returns to Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27–29, convening more than 10,000 startup and VC leaders for an inside look at where innovation is headed. Among the must-attend sessions is a candid panel on the Builders Stage about one of the most high-stakes moments in any founder’s journey: raising your […]

Former Intel CEO launches a benchmark to measure AI alignment

July 10, 2025

After former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger capped off a 40+ year career at the semiconductor giant in December, many wondered where would Gelsinger go next. On Thursday, the former Intel CEO revealed one piece of his next chapter: trying to ensure AI models support a flourishing humanity. In partnership with a “faith tech” company he […]

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