Perplexity’s new Computer is another bet that users need many AI models
Starting this week, Perplexity subscribers will have a new agentic tool at their disposal. Perplexity Computer, in the company’s words, “unifies every current AI capability…
Employees at Google and OpenAI support Anthropic’s Pentagon stand in open letter
Anthropic has reached a stalemate with the United States Department of War over the military’s request for unrestricted access to the AI company’s technology. But…
Last 24 hours to get Disrupt 2026 tickets at the lowest rates of the year
Today is it! When the clock hits 11:59 p.m. PT, the lowest ticket rates of the year for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 go up. No extensions. No second chances. The…
OpenAI raises $110B in one of the largest private funding rounds in history
OpenAI has raised $110 billion in private funding, the company announced Friday morning, commencing one of the largest private funding rounds in history. The new…
Hyundai to show MobED at AW as robotics, AI expand in manufacturing
The MobED robot will be among the Korean systems on display at AW 2026. Source: Hyundai Motor Group As robotics and artificial intelligence continue to…
Jack Dorsey just halved the size of Block’s employee base — and he says your company is next
Jack Dorsey has long been an open admirer of Elon Musk. Now, it seems, he may have been taking notes. On Thursday, Dorsey announced that…
Anthropic CEO stands firm as Pentagon deadline looms
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said Thursday that he “cannot in good conscience accede to [the Pentagon’s] request” to give the military unrestricted access to its…
So, we’re getting Prada Meta AI glasses, right?
Could Meta be preparing to launch a Prada version of its Meta AI glasses? That’s the speculation after Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla, were…
Sophia Space raises $10M seed to demo novel space computers
As space companies itch to push the most advanced chips into orbit, the problem of cooling those high-powered processors is top of mind. “It’s cold…
Mistral AI inks a deal with global consulting giant Accenture
Enterprises have struggled to find a return on investment from adopting AI tools. Now AI companies are trying a new tactic to get their tech…