In 2025, AI dictation apps experienced significant advancements, thanks to improvements in large language models (LLMs) and speech-to-text technology. Historically, dictation apps struggled with speed and accuracy, requiring clear speech and specific accents for effective use. However, the latest generation of apps is now better equipped to handle more complex speech inputs, maintaining context and […]
In 2025, the artificial intelligence (AI) sector began with rampant investment and development, but by the end of the year, it faced significant scrutiny. During the first half of the year, companies like OpenAI secured monumental funding—OpenAI raised $40 billion at a staggering $300 billion valuation. Other startups also attracted massive investments, with Safe Superintelligence […]
OpenAI is currently seeking a new Head of Preparedness to oversee the assessment of emerging AI-related risks across various fields, including computer security and mental health. CEO Sam Altman highlighted the increasing challenges posed by AI models, specifically their impact on mental health and their ability to identify critical security vulnerabilities. In a message on […]
India’s startup ecosystem faced significant transformations in 2025, with funding reaching nearly $11 billion. However, investors adopted a more selective approach, leading to a notable decrease in the number of funding rounds—down nearly 39% from the previous year to 1,518 deals, according to data from Tracxn. Despite the total funding dropping by just over 17% […]
The TechCrunch Equity podcast team is looking ahead to 2026 by reflecting on the significant developments of 2025 in their latest episode. Hosts Kirsten Korosec, Anthony Ha, Rebecca Bellan, and Build Mode host Isabelle Johannessen come together to share their insights and predictions for the upcoming year. The discussion touches on a range of topics, […]
Nvidia has entered into a non-exclusive licensing agreement with AI chip competitor Groq, hiring its founder, Jonathan Ross, along with President Sunny Madra and other employees. CNBC reported a $20 billion acquisition deal for Groq’s assets, which, if correct, would be Nvidia’s largest transaction to date. Nvidia clarified that this is not the complete acquisition […]
A recent industry report highlights that Britain’s railway network has the potential to accommodate an additional billion journeys by the mid-2030s. This growth follows 1.6 billion passenger rail journeys recorded at the end of March 2024. However, as digital systems and data become increasingly interwoven within the rail sector, the rise in complexity brings concerns […]
A group of authors, led by John Carreyrou—who is known for exposing the Theranos scandal—has initiated a lawsuit against six major AI companies: Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, Meta, xAI, and Perplexity. The lawsuit accuses these companies of training their AI models on pirated versions of the authors’ books without permission. This lawsuit follows a previous class […]
OpenAI has acknowledged that its AI browser, Atlas, may always be vulnerable to prompt injection attacks – a type of cyberattack where malicious instructions are covertly embedded in web pages or emails. In a recent blog post, the company pointed out that, similar to traditional scams, these injections are a persistent security issue that will […]
Waymo has halted its robotaxi service in San Francisco after a significant blackout led to many of its vehicles being stranded on the streets. The incident occurred on Saturday evening, causing a disruption that saw human drivers navigating around the immobilized robotaxis. The company confirmed the suspension of its ride-hailing services due to the power […]