Haun Ventures, the crypto-focused venture capital firm founded by former federal prosecutor Katie Haun, has raised $1 billion to invest in early- and late-stage startups. For the first time, the firm is expanding its investment mandate to include artificial intelligence, alongside its core focus on cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. A new focus on AI agents […]
Image model releases are driving growth for AI mobile apps, generating 6.5 times more downloads than traditional model updates, according to a new report from app intelligence provider Appfigures. This marks a shift from earlier days, when the release of new models powering conversational experiences drove more demand, alongside features like voice chat interfaces. For […]
DoorDash announced on Monday a suite of new artificial intelligence-powered tools designed to help merchants onboard faster, improve the visual appeal of their menu items, and create standalone websites. The updates target common pain points for restaurant partners, particularly small and independent operators who may lack dedicated marketing or technical resources. Automated onboarding reduces setup […]
Two days before the Elon Musk vs. OpenAI trial began last week, Musk texted the model maker’s president and co-founder Greg Brockman. Musk suggested to Brockman that OpenAI settle the suit. After Brockman replied by suggesting both sides drop their suits, the exchange went off the rails, with Musk responding: “By the end of this […]
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang delivered a clear message to American workers worried about artificial intelligence: AI is creating an enormous number of jobs, not destroying them. Speaking at the Milken Institute event in Washington D.C. on May 5, 2026, Huang addressed growing fears that automation will displace millions of workers. He argued that the AI […]
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has banned AI-generated actors and scripts from Oscar eligibility. New rules released on Friday, May 2, 2026, in Los Angeles, directly address generative artificial intelligence. Only performances credited in a film’s legal billing and demonstrably performed by humans with their consent will qualify for Academy Awards. Similarly, […]
India has become the largest market for ChatGPT Images 2.0 since its launch last week, OpenAI confirmed on Thursday. But third-party data reviewed by TechCrunch tells a more measured story. Global growth has been limited, with sharp spikes only in select emerging markets. ChatGPT Images 2.0 Launch: A Mixed Global Response OpenAI released ChatGPT Images […]
Microsoft announced that its M365 Copilot now has 20 million paid enterprise seats, with user engagement rivaling that of Outlook. CEO Satya Nadella shared the data during the company’s quarterly earnings call on April 29, 2026. The figure quadruples the number of companies paying for over 50,000 seats, including major clients like Bayer, Johnson & […]
Bitcoin’s price fell below $76,000 on April 28, 2026, erasing gains from the prior week. The Bitcoin rally falters as AI industry weakness and falling CLARITY Act approval odds combine to pressure the cryptocurrency. This marks a significant reversal after weeks of upward momentum. Bitcoin Rally Falters Amid AI Sector Sell-Off The Nasdaq 100 Index […]
In an era of increasing cloud dependence, a new AI-powered notetaking application called Talat is taking a fundamentally different approach by keeping all meeting transcripts, audio, and summaries securely on your local machine. Developed by Yorkshire-based programmer Nick Payne and his colleague Mike Franklin, Talat offers a privacy-focused alternative to subscription-based services by processing everything […]
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