Meta will use AI to analyze height and bone structure to identify if users are underage
The visual analysis system is now operating in select countries, but Meta says it’s working toward a broader rollout.
ElevenLabs lists BlackRock, Jamie Foxx and Longoria as new investors
4. ElevenLabs reveals new investors, hits $500M ARR, and expands enterprise footprint as voice AI becomes a critical interface.
CopilotKit raises $27M to help devs deploy app-native AI agents
The Seattle-based startup’s Series A round was led by Glilot Capital, NFX and SignalFire, TechCrunch has exclusively learned.
Coinbase to lay off 14% of staff as part of broader restructuring
The restructuring is aimed at addressing market volatility and increasing the use of AI tools to improve efficiency.
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India’s first GenAI unicorn shifts to cloud services as AI model ambitions face reality
Krutrim’s pivot to cloud after layoffs and limited product updates reflects the economic challenges of building AI models in India.
Amazon bets Nobel Prize-based dehumidification can cut its energy use
Amazon will buy a new type of HVAC system for its commercial buildings to slash energy use.
Moment Energy raises $40M to meet ‘infinite demand for power’ with EV batteries
The startup has put a spin on repurposing EV batteries, CEO Edward Chiang told TechCrunch.
Kenosha casino plan advances to final federal review stage
Federal officials have entered the final review phase for a proposed casino in Kenosha, Wisconsin, following the close of public comments on its environmental study. At this stage, the Bureau of Indian Affairs and
As workers worry about AI, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says AI is ‘creating an enormous number of jobs’
The Nvidia CEO seems to feel that claims of AI’s job-killing potential have been greatly exaggerated.