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funding, startups, jobs, and how people and companies are actually making money with AI
Radar turns podcasts into searchable, AI-readable data
A startup called Particle has built a search engine that transcribes more than 130,000 podcasts and makes spoken audio usable by AI agents. Hedge funds are already paying for it.
QueryStory: Making AI Data Analysis More Trustworthy
A new startup wants enterprises to stop guessing whether their AI-generated data insights are correct, and actually be able to prove it.
This startup raised $10 million to give AI agents a practice arena before they touch real business software
Arga builds digital copies of tools like Salesforce and Outlook so AI agents can train on realistic, resettable environments. The problem it's solving turns out to be the main reason enterprise AI agents keep failing.
Indian startup Runable raises $21 million to help small businesses find customers, not just build websites
The Bengaluru-based startup wants its AI agent to run ads, manage social media and grow a business from scratch, but it is still burning through cash to get there.
Ringg Expands Voice AI Capabilities with $10 Million Investment
Voice AI startup Ringg secures fresh funding as it moves from simple automated calls toward complex enterprise workflows in India.
Nvidia's $20 Billion Groq Bet Goes Live: What It Means for AI Speed
Nvidia's Groq 3 LPX racks are now in full production and will be online later this year, promising AI responses more than four times faster than OpenAI's current top speed.
NVIDIA's NVLink Fusion Lets Chipmakers Plug Their Own AI Chips Into NVIDIA's Data Centre Infrastructure
A new programme lets companies building their own specialised AI chips skip years of infrastructure work by connecting directly into NVIDIA's existing data centre plumbing.
Goldman Sachs exec warns AI could quietly hollow out the next generation of Wall Street talent
A senior Goldman partner says banks risk producing workers who can't think for themselves if AI handles all the analytical work that used to train junior staff.
Stability AI raises $76 million, with music giants and EA among the backers
The maker of Stable Diffusion has pulled in fresh funding from Universal Music, Sony Music, Warner Music and Electronic Arts, a roster that says a lot about where the company is heading.
Most Companies Still Can't Point to AI Profits, McKinsey Finds
A survey of 1,719 business leaders finds confidence in AI is growing fast. Actual earnings from it, not so much.
OpenAI Built Its Own AI Chip. Here Is What That Means for Your Wallet and Your Wait Times.
OpenAI's custom silicon, called Jalapeño, promises faster responses and lower energy bills. Small volumes ship before the end of 2025, with a bigger push in 2027.
Keenable's $26M Bet on Search Engines for AI
A new startup is rebuilding search from scratch, not for people clicking links, but for AI agents that need raw web data at scale.
Apple's Latest Desktops: A Boost for AI Tasks
Apple updates the Mac mini and Mac Studio with two new chips built for local AI workloads.
OpenAI's product chief explains who ChatGPT Work is for, and what it costs to keep it cheap
Thibault Sottiaux oversees every OpenAI product, from the developer API to the consumer chatbot. He spoke to TechCrunch AI about bringing AI agents to ordinary workers, a design philosophy built around simplicity, and why he believes prices will keep falling.
Why Job Applications Have Become Overwhelming for Recruiters
AI tools have made applying for jobs almost effortless. That ease is breaking the hiring process for everyone involved.