AI video startup Higgsfield has closed a $400 million Series B funding round, pushing its valuation to $5.4 billion just eight months after hitting a $1.3 billion mark. Founded in 2023 by former Snap executive Alex Mashrabov, the company provides sophisticated tools for generating and directing AI-powered videos and images, serving creators, filmmakers, and marketing […]
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Startup founders, investors, and tech professionals have until Friday, August 21, to secure passes for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 at the lowest available rates, saving up to $300. The prominent tech conference is scheduled to take place from October 13 to 15 in San Francisco, gathering thousands of innovators from across the global ecosystem. This year’s […]
Continue ReadingA woman has joined a class-action lawsuit against Elon Musk’s xAI, alleging that the company’s Grok chatbot was exploited to transform her childhood photograph into thousands of explicit images. This severe allegation expands an existing legal action initiated by teenagers in Tennessee, who argue that the firm failed to implement fundamental safety guardrails. The incident […]
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Autonomous vehicle developers Aurora Innovation and Kodiak AI have been granted permits by the California DMV to test self-driving trucks on public highways, taking advantage of newly implemented state regulations. While the testing requires human safety operators to remain behind the wheel and complies with strict safety criteria, the rollout faces immediate pushback. Labor groups […]
Continue ReadingThe widespread adoption of AI writing detection tools by educational institutions and publishers has sparked a new era of suspicion and unfair accusations. Unlike traditional plagiarism checkers, AI detectors rely on subjective algorithmic analyses of rhythm, tone, and sentence structure, a process that remains inherently flawed and prone to error. This trend is already having […]
Continue ReadingAmazon is investing in a new natural gas power plant in West Texas designed to exclusively power its upcoming data center facility. According to recent reports, the GW Ranch project could become one of the single largest greenhouse gas emitters in the United States. Permits issued for the site allow for emissions of up to […]
Continue ReadingSpaceX has revealed plans to build dedicated natural gas power plants to supply electricity to its upcoming Terafab semiconductor facility in Texas. Despite collaborating with solar developer Tesla on the project, the company opted for fossil-fuel generation alongside massive battery arrays to ensure a reliable and independent power supply. This decision reflects CEO Elon Musk’s […]
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Time is running out for founders, investors, and tech enthusiasts looking to secure their spot at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 at a heavily discounted rate. Today marks the final day of a flash sale offering an extra $100 off the current $300 discount, bringing total potential savings up to $400 for conference passes. This limited-time promotion […]
Continue ReadingStartup Naïve has secured $28.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Nexus Venture Partners, bringing its total capital raised to roughly $32 million. The company provides infrastructure designed to let developers automate the heavy lifting of setting up and running businesses using artificial intelligence agents. By packaging essential services like corporate formation, […]
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Lucid Motors has pushed back the release of its upcoming affordable crossover SUV, named Cosmos, to the second half of 2027. Newly appointed CEO Silvio Napoli decided on the delay to ensure build quality and prevent the software issues that plagued previous vehicles like the Gravity SUV, prioritizing product reliability over rushed market entry. This […]
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