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Solo VC and Lovable investor Neil Murray raises third Nordic-focused fund
The Nordic Web closes $6M Fund III.
View the article“Robot, make me a chair”
An AI-driven system lets users design and build simple, multicomponent objects by describing them with words.
View the articleVCs discuss why most consumer AI startups still lack staying power
The next consumer tech revolution may require an introduction of a new personal device.
View the articleOpenAI’s Chief Communications Officer Is Leaving the Company
Hannah Wong told staff she is moving on to her “next chapter.” The company will be running an executive search to find a replacement, according to a memo.
View the articleOpenAI-backed biotech firm Chai Discovery raises $130M Series B at $1.3B valuation
Chai is building foundation models for drug discovery, specifically to predict interactions between molecules so they could be reprogramed for cures.
View the articleI hate that I love Riverside’s AI-driven ‘Rewind’ for podcasters
Riverside's year-end review is amusing, but it represents a creative culture that's increasingly entwined with AI.
View the articleDisney’s OpenAI deal is exclusive for just one year — then it’s open season
After the one year is up, Disney is free to sign similar deals with other AI companies.
View the article3 Questions: Using computation to study the world’s best single-celled chemists
Assistant Professor Yunha Hwang utilizes microbial genomes to examine the language of biology. Her appointment reflects MIT’s commitment to exploring the intersection of genetics research and AI.
View the articleNvidia bulks up open source offerings with an acquisition and new open AI models
Nvidia acquired SchedMD, the lead developer of Slurm, and launched the Nemotron 3 family of open source AI models.
View the articleFord is starting a battery storage business to power data centers and the grid
Ford will invest about $2 billion into the new business over the next two years.
View the articleFord’s next F-150 Lightning will have a gas generator as it pivots away from large EVs
The company is abandoning plans for a brand new all-electric pickup truck codenamed "T3" and ending production of the battery-only Lightning.
View the articleWorking to eliminate barriers to adopting nuclear energy
Nuclear waste continues to be a bottleneck in the widespread use of nuclear energy, so doctoral student Dauren Sarsenbayev is developing models to address the problem.
View the articleCreative Commons announces tentative support for AI ‘pay-to-crawl’ systems
The organization offered support for this idea of an AI marketplace, and suggested several guiding principles.
View the articleLightspeed raises record $9B in fresh capital
The massive fund haul will allow the Silicon Valley firm to continue to invest in cash-hungry AI startups.
View the articleMerriam-Webster names ‘slop’ the word of the year
AI-generated content has dominated the internet over the past year, and America's dictionary took note.
View the articleGoogle’s ‘dark web report’ feature will no longer be available starting in February
Launched initially about a year and a half ago, this tool aimed to help users monitor their personal information on the dark web.
View the articleGift guide: TechCrunch’s favorite things
As tech journalists we have a lot of opinions. So if we really like something, it's probably good!
View the articleThreads adds new communities, tests badges for highly engaged members
Threads, which has more than 150 million daily active users, adds more communities to its platform.
View the articleLidar-maker Luminar files for bankruptcy
The filing marks the end of a tumultuous year full of layoffs, executive departures, and piling debts.
View the articleZoom brings its AI assistant to the web with access to free users
Zoom is allowing free users to try its AI assistant in limited capacity
View the articleNetflix responds to concerns about WBD deal
Industry concerns over Netflix acquiring Warner Bros has led executives to address fears regarding jobs and theatrical releases.
View the articleFacebook Messenger’s desktop app is no more
The app remains usable via the web, Facebook app, and through the mobile app for iOS and Android.
View the articleTesla starts testing robotaxis in Austin with no safety driver
It's one of the last big steps before the company can truly claim it's operating a robotaxi service, and start to take on Waymo.
View the articleSnapchat rolls out its end-of-year Recaps
The Recap is a short video that offers a personalized look at highlights from Snaps, Stories, and Chats, showing how users connected and expressed themselves throughout the year.
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