Slash Raises $100M to Disrupt Business Banking
Fintech startup Slash has announced a significant $100 million Series C funding round, positioning itself to compete directly with established…
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Teen-Founded Slash Hits $1.4B Valuation on $100M Round
The Buzz ■ Slash raises $100M at $1.4B valuation, led by Khosla Ventures and Ribbit Capital ■ The spend management…
UK Launches $675M Sovereign AI Fund to Cut Foreign Tech Reliance
The Buzz ■ UK government launches $675 million sovereign AI fund targeting homegrown startups, per Wired ■ Fund aims to…
Gizmo Raises $22M Series A as AI EdTech Hits 13M Users
The Buzz ■ Gizmo closes $22M Series A led by Shine Capital after attracting 13M+ users to its AI learning…
Thiel-Backed Startup Wants AI to Judge Journalism
The Buzz ■ Objection, backed by Peter Thiel, launches AI-powered platform to judge journalism disputes according to exclusive TechCrunch reporting…
Allbirds Pivots to AI, Rebrands as New Bird AI
In a dramatic strategic shift, footwear company Allbirds has announced a pivot towards artificial intelligence and tech hardware systems, rebranding…
Allbirds Ditches Shoes for AI, Stock Rockets 300%
The Buzz ■ Allbirds stock surged 300%+ after announcing a dramatic pivot from footwear to AI, following a $39 million…
OpenAI acquires personal finance startup
Key insight: OpenAI acquired a second PFM app as it builds personal financial advice capabilities into ChatGPT. What’s at stake:…
AI Could Democratize One of Tech’s Most Valuable Resources
Nvidia is the undisputed king of AI chips. But thanks to the AI it helped build, the champ could soon…
OpenAI Acquires AI Finance Startup Hiro for ChatGPT Expansion
The Buzz ■ OpenAI has acquired AI fintech startup Hiro, per TechCrunch ■ The deal signals OpenAI is building financial…
OpenAI Acquires Hiro Finance, Taps Fintech Founder’s AI Expertise
OpenAI Bets on Specialized Finance AI OpenAI has acquired Hiro Finance, marking a strategic move to integrate specialized AI for…
Jesse Genet on AI Agents and the Future of Learning
Jesse Genet, an AI agent builder and former startup founder, joined Sarah Wang and Katherine Boyle on The a16z Show…
Slate Auto Lands $650M as Bezos Doubles Down on EV Trucks
The Buzz ■ Slate Auto raises $650M led by existing investor TWG Global, Mark Walter’s firm ■ Jeff Bezos continues…
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From LLMs to hallucinations, here’s a simple guide to common AI terms | TechCrunch
Artificial intelligence is a deep and convoluted world. The scientists who work in this field often rely on jargon and…
Bezos Backs Slate Auto: Inside the Stealth EV Startup
The Buzz ■ Slate Auto launched in April 2025 with backing from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos ■ The stealth startup…
GL Bajaj Strengthens its Standing as a Leading Innovation and Entrepreneurship Hub with 140 Startups Valued at Rs. 500 Crore
ANI | Updated: Apr 11, 2026 18:01 IST VMPLNew Delhi [India], April 11: GL Bajaj Center for research and Incubation…
Toronto’s Cohere in ‘advanced discussions’ to merge with German AI company: report
The Canadian tech startup has been growing its international footprint, opening a Paris office last September to serve Europe and…