Silicon Valley’s ‘steroid games’ face massive financial loss

The Enhanced Games, the controversial sports competition allowing performance-enhancing substances with backing from tech figures, resulted in a severe financial blow. The organizing firm, Enhanced Group, reported a net loss of nearly $62 million for the second quarter, proving the venture was both a competitive and a commercial disappointment. Despite this expensive setback, the broader […]

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ChatGPT gains new Apple Messages integration

OpenAI has introduced a new Apple Messages plug-in, enabling ChatGPT to connect directly with users’ messaging inboxes. This integration empowers individuals to sort, edit, and analyze their digital conversations using conversational artificial intelligence. The tool extends its utility to professional environments via Codex and ChatGPT Work, facilitating tasks such as drafting, searching history, sending texts, […]

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OpenAI and Anthropic locked in fierce enterprise AI battle

Fresh data from corporate spend management firm Ramp reveals a tight race between OpenAI and Anthropic for dominance in the U.S. business sector. Although Anthropic secured the lead in market share during the spring and summer months of 2026, recent indicators show that OpenAI is regaining momentum in the third quarter. This ongoing volatility highlights […]

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What VCs really want: Insights from a founder who raised $1B

In a recent episode of TechCrunch’s Build Mode, Puzzle founder and CEO Sasha Orloff shared key lessons on venture capital fundraising. Having collectively raised over $1 billion across his ventures, Orloff broke down what investors genuinely look for in startup founders. According to Orloff, investors do not expect perfection, but they do demand a realistic […]

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AI data startup Micro1 surges amid training boom

AI data startup Micro1 has experienced massive financial growth, scaling its gross annual run rate to $500 million driven by the relentless demand for high-quality training data from major labs. Originally launched as a recruitment platform, the four-year-old company successfully pivoted to data labeling, employing domain experts to evaluate and fine-tune complex machine learning models. […]

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Nevada approves thousands of robotaxis for Las Vegas

The Nevada Transportation Authority has unanimously approved permits allowing Tesla, Uber, and Waymo to deploy up to 8,000 commercial robotaxis across Clark County, encompassing Las Vegas, over the next year. This regulatory milestone transforms the region into a major testing ground for large-scale autonomous fleet operations. Under the new permits, Tesla leads with an allowance […]

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Wall Street gets a pricing index for AI compute infrastructure

The massive expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure has turned computational power, specifically GPUs and data centers, into the single largest expense for developers. Despite hundreds of billions in capital pouring into the sector, a standardized pricing mechanism or hedging tool for compute costs has been conspicuously absent. Addressing this gap, startup Silicon Data has secured […]

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OpenAI revokes cybersecurity researchers’ access due to bug

Several cybersecurity researchers experienced unexpected access revocation from OpenAI’s Trusted Access for Cyber (TAC) program. The specialized initiative grants vetted professionals access to advanced AI models with relaxed safety guardrails to help them detect vulnerabilities and analyze potential threats more effectively. OpenAI quickly clarified that the disruption stemmed from a technical glitch rather than policy […]

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Google launches new AI study tools for students in Search and Gemini

Google has unveiled a comprehensive suite of AI-powered study features integrated into both Search and Gemini, designed to assist students with interactive learning, complex problem-solving, and research. The updates introduce AI-generated visual simulations, customizable practice quizzes, and the ability to convert uploaded documents or handwritten notes into concise study guides. This rollout reinforces Google’s competitive […]

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Public distrust and backlash against artificial intelligence are growing

Despite rapid technological advancements, artificial intelligence is facing a severe reputation crisis in the real world. Recent studies show that a majority of citizens feel more concerned than excited about AI, citing a lack of trust in industry leaders and growing unease over how the technology impacts their daily lives without offering tangible benefits. This […]

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