Autonomous robotics startup Cartken has shifted its focus from food delivery to industrial automation, recognizing significant demand from industrial sectors. Co-founder and CEO Christian Bersch noted that the concept of using their robots in industrial environments had been a consideration since the startup’s inception. As inquiries from companies began surfacing about their robots being utilized […]
Paul Pope, a renowned cartoonist known for his visually striking comics like “Batman: Year 100” and “Battling Boy,” is making a comeback after a decade-long hiatus from major works. In a recent Zoom interview, Pope expressed the frustrations of creating graphic novels, likening the process to writing a novel where final output is often unseen […]
The recent drama in San Francisco’s startup scene revolved around Cluely, an AI startup founded by Roy Lee. The company aimed to host an after-party for the Y Combinator event, AI Startup School, which featured prominent speakers including Sam Altman, Satya Nadella, and Elon Musk. Despite Cluely’s controversial beginnings, rooted in a tool designed to […]
Elad Gil, an early investor in AI, found his next venture focus on AI-powered rollups—an innovative approach to revamp traditional businesses. While many investors were just beginning to understand the impact of AI technologies like ChatGPT, Gil had already invested in promising startups such as Perplexity, Character.AI, and Harvey. For the past three years, Gil […]
We are excited to announce the upcoming TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, set to take place from October 27 to 29 at Moscone West in San Francisco. Following an intensive review process, we have narrowed down a remarkable group of 20 finalists, comprising 10 for breakout sessions and another 10 for roundtables. Now, we invite you to […]
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OpenAI is demonstrating significant growth in enterprise adoption, surpassing its competitors in capturing businesses’ spending on AI technologies. Recent data from fintech company Ramp reveals that as of April, 32.4% of U.S. businesses were subscribed to OpenAI’s models and tools, a notable increase from 18.9% in January and 28% in March. In contrast, other AI […]
Every so often, a startup emerges in Silicon Valley with a mission so outrageous that it blurs the line between genuine innovation and satire. The latest example is Mechanize, founded by renowned AI researcher Tamay Besiroglu. Following its recent announcement, the startup and Besiroglu faced significant backlash on social media platforms like X. Mechanize’s stated […]
Open source developers are taking creative approaches to combat the challenges posed by AI web crawlers, which many believe are becoming as ubiquitous and disruptive as cockroaches on the internet. With free and open source software (FOSS) projects particularly affected due to their open infrastructure and limited resources, these developers are using humor and ingenuity […]
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has reiterated its stance that Google must divest its web browser, Chrome, according to a recent court filing. This push for divestment isn’t new; it was first proposed last year under the Biden administration but remains unchanged even with the transition to the Trump administration. In addition to the […]