Trump admin wants 10% stake in American lithium miner that sells to GM
Lithium Americas asked for a small change to the loan repayment period, which spurred the latest Trump administration request for equity.
The Download: OpenAI’s US military deal, and Grok’s CSAM lawsuit
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Where OpenAI’s technology could show up in Iran OpenAI has controversially agreed to give the Pentagon access to its AI. But where exactly could its tech show up, and which applications…
YouTube now lets you hide recommendation pop-ups at the end of videos
The decision to let users hide end screens is a welcome addition to the platform, especially since they can end up covering the last bit of a video and make it hard to see what’s happening in some cases.
The Hidden Cost of Chasing Unqualified Leads — and How to Create a Stronger Sales Process
Chasing unqualified leads is incredibly risky. Here’s how to build a qualification process that will help you boost conversions and drive long-term growth.
This Multi-Unit, Multi-Brand Owner Reveals the Secrets to Growing Franchises Fast
Don Allen has scaled Orangetheory, KidStrong, F45 and now Zoom Room. He shares what it really takes to succeed.
Steph Curry Was Overlooked Early in His Career — Now He’s Creating a Platform So Others Aren’t
Once overlooked himself, Stephen Curry is now building a purpose-driven brand to give underrated athletes the opportunity they deserve.
OpenAI CEO Admits ‘People Are Worried’ About the Company’s Massive Infrastructure Projects: ‘Growing Faster Than Any Business’
The project sites require as much electricity as it would take to power five million U.S. homes.
Cohere hits $7B valuation a month after its last raise, partners with AMD
A fresh $100 million and an interesting partnership with AMD has slightly bumped Cohere’s valuation up.
Microsoft adds Anthropic’s AI to Copilot
Microsoft is integrating OpenAI rival Anthropic’s AI into Copilot, marking another step towards the disentangling of Microsoft and OpenAI.
How to build a GTM strategy that actually drives results at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, GTM pros Max Altschuler, Alison Wagonfeld, and Marc Manara take the Builders Stage to show founders how to build a go-to-market engine that doesn’t just support the product, but also scales with it.
Cloud Storage Isn’t As Safe As You Think. Here’s How to Avoid a Costly Data Disaster.
Cloud storage isn’t automatically safe. Businesses must actively protect their own data.