U.K.-based AI data center startup Nscale has appointed former OpenAI and Instacart executive Fidji Simo to its board of directors. Simo brings extensive experience in scaling massive consumer platforms as the company strengthens its leadership team. The high-profile appointment comes as Nscale gears up for an anticipated initial public offering this fall. Reports indicate that […]
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Mecka AI is reportedly closing in on a new financing round led by Sequoia Capital that would value the robotics data startup at approximately $500 million. The company focuses on capturing and analyzing human motion data, providing crucial training material for humanoid and general-purpose robots. This impending deal follows a $60 million fundraising effort earlier […]
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Hollywood star and producer Mark Wahlberg is scheduled to take the main stage at the upcoming TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 conference. Rather than focusing on his cinematic achievements, the discussion will spotlight his transition into a multifaceted entrepreneur and investor within the tech and startup ecosystems. Alongside Bruce K. Lee, CEO of Keebeck Wealth Management, Wahlberg […]
Continue ReadingLegal AI platform Harvey has secured $550 million in new funding, pushing its valuation to $15.5 billion. The latest investment round was co-led by Diffusion and Lightspeed Venture Partners, following closely behind an $11 billion valuation achieved just months prior in March. This rapid growth brings the company’s total funding past the $1.55 billion mark. […]
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AI market research startup Listen Labs walked away from a signed term sheet for a $125 million Series C round that would have valued the company at $1.5 billion. The sudden move by the voice-based AI firm was driven by ongoing acquisition discussions with CRM giant Salesforce. According to reports, Salesforce has held talks to […]
Continue ReadingA hacker managed to siphon thousands of bitcoins worth approximately $340 million from the Liquid Network, a settlement platform utilized by multiple cryptocurrency exchanges. This security breach ranks as one of the most substantial digital asset thefts recorded this year. Operations were immediately halted as the network, developed by Blockstream, addressed the exploit. The unidentified […]
Continue ReadingMeta has introduced Muse, a new personal AI agent designed to execute everyday tasks and manage projects for users, ranging from sending emails and booking travel to handling online payments. This rollout represents Meta’s major push beyond traditional chatbots into the era of autonomous AI agents capable of taking real-world actions. However, the launch tests […]
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The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence has introduced an entirely new lexicon, often leaving even tech-savvy professionals struggling to keep up. Terms like “opaque recurrence,” “AGI,” “AI agents,” and “chain of thought” frequently dominate industry discussions, highlighting a growing communication gap in the sector. To address this complexity, dynamic glossaries in plain English are emerging […]
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Time is running out for organizations and community leaders wanting to host an official side event during the upcoming TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 conference. Applications are set to close tonight at midnight PT, marking the final opportunity to join the official lineup. Hosting a side event allows brands to connect directly with thousands of founders, investors, […]
Continue ReadingOpenAI has officially released Astra, positioning it as the company’s most powerful and capable artificial intelligence model to date. The system introduces advanced capabilities for computer and browser automation, promising unmatched speed and accuracy. Initially available to users of OpenAI’s Daybreak cybersecurity program, the model is rolling out broadly across paid tiers and via the […]
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