As AI companies race to go public, who else is along for the ride?
https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/14/as-ai-companies-race-to-go-public-who-else-is-along-for-the-ride/
Published: June 14, 2026 16:38
Startups are trying to "ride that SpaceX IPO wave."
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As Anthropic suspends access to new models, India debates its AI future
Published: June 14, 2026 03:00
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
Published: June 14, 2026 00:03
Meta starts dismantling its $2 billion Manus acquisition after Beijing ordered the deal reversed.
KPMG pulls report on AI usage due to apparent hallucinations
https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/13/kpmg-pulls-report-on-ai-usage-due-to-apparent-hallucinations/
Published: June 13, 2026 20:42
Once again, AI proves to be an unreliable source of information about AI.
Amazon CEO reportedly raised Anthropic model concerns before government crackdown
Published: June 13, 2026 19:11
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.
OpenAI faces investigation from state attorneys general
https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/13/openai-faces-investigation-from-state-attorneys-general/
Published: June 13, 2026 16:47
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.
Andrew Yang thinks the next big startup opportunity is lowering the cost of living
Published: June 13, 2026 04:14
Andrew Yang made a list of everything Americans overpay for — housing, food, wireless — and thinks the next startup gold rush is giving that money back.
Anthropic’s safety warnings may have just backfired — the government has pulled the plug on its most powerful AI
Published: June 13, 2026 02:26
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.
Meta’s months-old AI unit is a soul-crushing gulag, say the engineers stuck inside it
Published: June 12, 2026 23:00
A new report suggests the unit, which employs 6,500 people, is on the verge of revolt.
Chinese cybercrime operation that used AI to scam ‘hundreds of thousands of victims’ sued by Google
Published: June 12, 2026 20:38
The tech giant said a group called "Outsider Enterprise" used AI to scam hundreds of thousands of victims, sending 2.5 million text messages over a span of two weeks.
SpaceX IPO: Live updates on everything you need to know
https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/12/spacex-ipo-live-updates-on-everything-you-need-to-know/
Published: June 12, 2026 18:36
TechCrunch has followed SpaceX's start, struggles, and successes from the early days. And we're here for what happens next too. This package of SpaceX IPO coverage includes who stands to win (and maybe some who won't), pre-IPO deals, and what's tucked…
Mistral is rumored to be raising €3B at €20 valuation
https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/12/mistral-is-rumored-to-be-raising-e3b-at-e20-valuation/
Published: June 12, 2026 17:38
The funding round would value the company at around €20 billion (about $23.15 billion), nearly double its Series C valuation of €11.7 billion.
SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI’s hot IPO summer
https://techcrunch.com/video/spacex-anthropic-and-openais-hot-ipo-summer/
Published: June 12, 2026 16:23
The IPO market is back, and it’s not the same companies leading the charge. FAANG had a good run, but a new acronym is taking over: MANGOS — Meta (or Microsoft, depending on who you ask), Anthropic, Nvidia, Google, OpenAI, and SpaceX. Half of that bunch is…
It’s hot IPO summer, and the MANGOS are ripe
https://techcrunch.com/podcast/its-hot-ipo-summer-and-the-mangos-are-ripe/
Published: June 12, 2026 15:50
The IPO market is back, and it’s not the same companies leading the charge. FAANG had a good run, but a new acronym is taking over: MANGOS — Meta (or Microsoft, depending on who you ask), Anthropic, Nvidia, Google, OpenAI, and SpaceX. Half of that bunch is…
SpaceX IPO: Everything you need to know
https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/12/spacex-ipo-everything-you-need-to-know/
Published: June 12, 2026 14:08
TechCrunch has followed SpaceX's start, struggles, and successes from the early days. And we're here for what happens next too. This package of SpaceX IPO coverage includes who stands to win (and maybe some who won't), pre-IPO deals, and what's tucked…
Cheaper, faster, and culturally aware, Avataar’s video AI is built for India’s scale
Published: June 12, 2026 04:30
Avataar AI's distilled video model is priced at $0.005 for every second of generation
Theker just raised $85M to build the factory robot that doesn’t specialize in anything
Published: June 12, 2026 01:48
Unlike humanoid robots designed around a fixed form — think Boston Dynamics — Theker's machines are built to be reconfigured.
Jeff Bezos’s Prometheus raises $12B to build an ‘artificial general engineer’ for the physical world
Published: June 12, 2026 01:04
The new round values the physical AI startup that aims to automate heavy engineering and drug design at $41 billion.
SpaceX officially prices shares at $135 in the largest IPO ever
https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/11/spacex-officially-prices-shares-at-135-in-the-largest-ipo-ever/
Published: June 11, 2026 20:33
Wits its official share pricing announcement, SpaceX's IPO has begun.
SpaceX SPV investors won’t know their true holdings until post-IPO lock-ups lift
Published: June 11, 2026 19:58
After SpaceX makes its public debut, lower-tier SPV investors face hidden fees, lengthy payout delays, and the risk of outright fraud.
Deezer’s new tool can identify AI music from Spotify, Apple Music, and others
Published: June 11, 2026 16:36
Deezer introduced a tool that scans playlists from Spotify, Apple Music, and other platforms to identify AI music.
Pool’s new app turns your screenshots into something useful
Published: June 11, 2026 15:30
Pool's new app automatically sorts screenshots into personalized collections, tracks down the original links behind saved content, and helps you rediscover products, recipes, travel ideas, and other things you meant to revisit.
DoorDash’s new AI chatbot lets you order with prompts and photos
https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/11/doordashs-new-ai-chatbot-lets-you-order-with-prompts-and-photos/
Published: June 11, 2026 14:23
The new chatbot, called Ask DoorDash, allows users to search the app for what they're looking for in their own words instead of having to scroll through restaurants and stores to build a cart.
Opendoor’s India exit is fueling a bigger conversation about AI and outsourcing
Published: June 11, 2026 04:02
The decision comes as India emerges as the world’s largest GCC market.
Anthropic’s Dario Amodei has just one direct report
https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/10/anthropics-dario-amodei-has-just-one-direct-report/
Published: June 11, 2026 03:53
If you doubted his genius, doubt no more.
xAI fired an engineer who raised alarms about Grok safety, new lawsuit claims
Published: June 10, 2026 22:31
A former xAI engineer is suing the company and SpaceX, alleging he was fired for raising AI safety concerns about Grok days before SpaceX's historic IPO.
Fresh off bond sale, Amazon borrows $17.5B from banks as AI spending continues
Published: June 10, 2026 20:19
Companies are burning through exorbitant sums of money to keep pace in the AI arms race. Debt is climbing.
‘AI-pilled’ firms spend $7,500 per employee each month on AI
https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/10/ai-pilled-firms-spend-7500-per-employee-each-month-on-ai/
Published: June 10, 2026 17:07
The most AI-obsessed firms are spending roughly $7,500 monthly per employee on AI, per Ramp AI Index. That's not more than an engineer's salary — yet.
How memory tools can make AI models worse
https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/10/how-memory-tools-can-make-ai-models-worse/
Published: June 10, 2026 16:11
New research suggests that AI memory systems can degrade model performance and encourage sycophantic tendencies.
Cybersecurity researchers aren’t happy about the guardrails on Anthropic’s Fable
Published: June 10, 2026 15:41
Cybersecurity researchers are complaining that Anthropic's new model Fable has guardrails that are too strict for any cybersecurity work.
Datadog veterans launch AI coding startup Niteshift on a bet against Big AI lock-in
Published: June 10, 2026 15:00
AI coding agent startup Niteshift has raised a $7 million seed round from a who's who of angels. It's betting companies will want power over, not lock-in with model makers.
The three hard-tech moonshots fueling SpaceX’s unbelievable IPO
https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/10/the-three-hard-tech-moonshots-fueling-spacexs-unbelievable-ipo/
Published: June 10, 2026 14:48
Most of the value in SpaceX's IPO is effectively a call option on the company's ambitious space data center plans.
Warner Music acquires AI attribution startup Sureel AI
https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/10/warner-music-acquires-ai-attribution-startup-sureel-ai/
Published: June 10, 2026 14:31
Through the acquisition, WMG aims to better track when its artists' work is used in AI-generated content or for training AI models.
Jedify raises $24M to help companies arm AI agents with context on their business
Published: June 10, 2026 13:33
The funding round was led by Norwest, with participation S Capital VC, Cerca Partners, and Oceans Ventures. Snowflake Ventures also participated as a strategic investor.
Decart’s new world model can simulate hours of photorealistic driving — with some caveats
Published: June 10, 2026 13:07
Decart is launching Oasis 3, a real-time world model that generates photorealistic driving environments for autonomous vehicle testing, now available via API for developers to build on.
Meta signs first AI data center deal in India with Reliance
https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/10/meta-signs-first-ai-data-center-deal-in-india-with-reliance/
Published: June 10, 2026 07:05
The 168-megawatt facility will support Meta's global AI computing needs and can be expanded over time.
Google just fired a warning shot in the AI subscription price wars
Published: June 10, 2026 00:26
Google just made it significantly cheaper to enjoy its budget AI subscription tier.
How Justin Ernest invested nearly $400M into hot startups without a traditional VC fund
Published: June 9, 2026 23:17
Instead of spending a year raising a formal venture fund, the Sabertooth VC founder used a captive network of LPs to invest startups like Anthropic, Anduril, and SpaceX.
Hey Siri, here’s what I actually want from AI
https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/09/hey-siri-heres-what-i-actually-want-from-ai/
Published: June 9, 2026 20:50
I'm desperate for a personal AI assistant, but do I really want to become the kind of person who can't function without the friendly robot voice in my phone?
Anthropic’s Fable 5 can make weirdly fun video games with the click of a button
Published: June 9, 2026 20:37
Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 is going to be a big hit with the web's vibe coders.
Can tech companies learn to love cheaper AI models?
https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/09/can-tech-companies-learn-to-love-cheaper-models/
Published: June 9, 2026 18:56
If those same AI workloads can be handled by cheaper models without affecting quality, it would mean a massive shift in the economics of AI.
WWDC 2026: Everything announced on Siri AI, iOS 27, Apple Intelligence and more
Published: June 9, 2026 18:04
Apple primarily made the case for an improved experience with its longstanding Siri assistant, which like most other announcements had a hefty helping of AI.
Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 is a version of Mythos the public can access today
Published: June 9, 2026 17:00
Anthropic is releasing Claude Fable 5, its first Mythos-class model available to the public. The model comes with guardrails that block responses in high-risk areas like cybersecurity and biology.
It’s not FAANG anymore. It’s MANGOS.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/09/its-not-faang-anymore-its-mangos/
Published: June 9, 2026 16:09
With SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI all eyeing massive public debuts, the tech industry may soon have a new class of corporate overlords — and a new acronym to match. Say goodbye to FAANG and hello to MANGOS.
Sandstone raises $30M to bring AI to in-house legal teams
https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/09/sandstone-raises-30m-to-bring-ai-to-in-house-legal-teams/
Published: June 9, 2026 13:47
Sandstone's Series A was led by Lightspeed Partners, with participation from Sequoia.
Lovable says it has hit $500M in annualized revenue, with 1 million new projects a week
Published: June 9, 2026 13:00
Lovable says it has now surpassed $500 million in annualized run-rate revenue and its users are building businesses and replacing internal software.
How an e-scooter founder raised $5 million to build space data centers
Published: June 9, 2026 12:00
Orbital founder Euwyn Poon built 250,000 scooters at Spin. Now he wants to launch 10,000 space data centers.
Why Apple’s slow-and-steady AI bet is starting to look pretty smart
Published: June 9, 2026 01:56
Can Apple's new AI glow up put to bed accusations that it's losing an all-important industry race?
Mercor’s Brendan Foody calls out Sequoia over ‘dual-pricing’ valuation tricks
Published: June 9, 2026 00:45
Sequoia is just one of the top firms that sells same equity at two different prices.
As OpenAI files for IPO, Sam Altman’s eye-scanning company is doing layoffs, report says
Published: June 8, 2026 22:41
Tools for Humanity, Sam Altman's identify verification company, is reportedly struggling to generate revenue and will downsize its staff.
Apple’s WWDC AI demos looked more real after $250M false ad settlement
Published: June 8, 2026 22:39
The vibe of Apple's 2026 WWDC keynote felt like a spouse proudly listing all the honey-do-list items tackled. One subtle example: the many AI demos of someone standing, phone in hand.
Following Anthropic, OpenAI files confidentially for IPO
https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/08/following-anthropic-openai-files-confidentially-for-ipo/
Published: June 8, 2026 21:29
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has filed confidentially for an initial public offering, the company said Monday in a blog post. The filing comes a little more than week after its main rival, Anthropic, also filed to go public, ramping up the race between the two AI…
Apple plays catch-up at WWDC
https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/08/apple-plays-catch-up-at-wwdc/
Published: June 8, 2026 21:15
Apple spent much of its WWDC keynote highlighting fixes, performance improvements, and long-requested features before unveiling its upgraded AI-powered Siri, signaling that the company wants users to see AI as just one part of a broader effort to improve…
Apple bets cheaper AI will woo small developers
https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/08/apple-bets-cheaper-ai-will-woo-small-developers/
Published: June 8, 2026 20:53
As AI experimentation grows more expensive, Apple is waiving cloud API costs for developers with fewer than 2 million first-time App Store downloads.
Apple just taught your iPhone to finish your sentences, your photos, and your workflows
Published: June 8, 2026 18:48
Apple is adding new AI-powered features to Safari, Shortcuts, and Password apps.
Apple will let you build workflows using AI in its new Shortcuts app
Published: June 8, 2026 18:45
Shortcuts gets an AI upgrade, letting you describe the workflow you want in a prompt.
Apple’s Image Playground doesn’t suck anymore
https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/08/apples-image-playground-doesnt-suck-anymore/
Published: June 8, 2026 18:38
Apple's AI image generator is getting a makeover that could make it more competitive.
Apple’s Photos app is getting new AI editing features
https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/08/apples-photos-app-is-getting-new-ai-editing-features/
Published: June 8, 2026 18:36
A new spatial "Reframe" feature will let users use AI to adjust perspectives.
Apple gives Siri its own dedicated app
https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/08/apple-gives-siri-its-own-dedicated-app/
Published: June 8, 2026 18:33
Siri is finally getting its own app.
Apple is fixing the headache of splitting the bill with its new Siri in Camera feature
Published: June 8, 2026 18:23
"If you're grabbing a bite with friends and point your iPhone at the bill, then [you can] select what you ordered to split the tab with Apple Cash," said Apple VP of Software Sebastien Marineau-Mes.
Apple’s long-awaited AI Siri overhaul is finally here
https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/08/apples-long-awaited-ai-siri-overhaul-is-finally-here/
Published: June 8, 2026 17:56
The idea behind the new "Siri AI" is to turn the assistant from a voice controlled assistant into an AI companion that can do a lot more.
WWDC 2026: Everything announced on Siri AI, iOS 27, Apple Intelligence and more
Published: June 8, 2026 17:42
Apple’s WWDC 2026 event kicked off this morning at 10 a.m. PT at Apple Park, starting a week full of expected announcements around Siri, iOS 27, Apple Intelligence and more, along with developer events and demos. This year’s event is particularly notable…
WWDC 2026: Everything announced on Siri, iOS 27, Apple Intelligence and more
Published: June 8, 2026 17:26
Apple’s WWDC 2026 event kicked off this morning at 10 a.m. PT at Apple Park, starting a week full of expected announcements around Siri, iOS 27, Apple Intelligence and more, along with developer events and demos. This year’s event is particularly notable…
Amazon now lets you design custom merch using AI
https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/08/amazon-now-lets-you-design-custom-merch-using-ai/
Published: June 8, 2026 15:49
A new feature in the Amazon Shopping app allows users to generate designs with Alexa, then print them on products like T-shirts, hoodies, and tumblers.
WWDC 2026: What to expect, from Siri’s highly anticipated revamp to Apple Intelligence and iOS 27
Published: June 8, 2026 15:34
Apple's WWDC nears: Here's what you can look forward to.
Is this the dawn of the Tokenpocalypse?
https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/07/is-this-the-dawn-of-the-tokenpocalypse/
Published: June 7, 2026 20:26
We're likely to see more price increases as the big AI companies plan to go public.
Notion restores access to Anthropic after service disruption
https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/07/notion-restores-access-to-anthropic-after-service-disruption/
Published: June 7, 2026 17:56
Notion's head of product said he was "astonished" at “the amount of people RT-ing this."
OpenAI is still working on that ‘super app’
https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/07/openai-is-still-working-on-that-super-app/
Published: June 7, 2026 16:23
"Chat is dead" — at least, according to a senior OpenAI employee.
OpenAI unveils Lockdown Mode to protect sensitive data from prompt injection attacks
Published: June 6, 2026 20:32
Even with Lockdown Mode, ChatGPT could be still vulnerable to prompt injections, but the goal is to reduce the likelihood that sensitive data gets shared in the process.