Sources: AI synthetic research startup Aaru raised a Series A at a $1B ‘headline’ valuation
The one-year-old startup, which does market research on simulated populations, had a multi-tier valuation round, sources tell TechCrunch.
Waymo to issue software recall over how robotaxis behave around school buses
The voluntary recall comes as scrutiny by federal regulators and local school district officials increases.
AWS needs you to believe in AI agents
AWS announced a wave of new AI agent tools at re:Invent 2025, but can Amazon actually catch up to the AI leaders? While the cloud giant is betting big on enterprise AI with its third-gen chip and database discounts
Feds find more complaints of Tesla’s FSD running red lights and crossing lanes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has identified at least 80 incidents.
This startup built a Fitbit for your brain to combat chronic stress
Forenza collaborated with data scientists and biomedical engineers to develop Awear, a small device worn behind the ear for continuous brainwave monitoring. The device transmits results to an app, which provides
Lawsuit has been filed against Resorts World from high-stakes gambler
A lawsuit has been filed this week in Nevada by a high-stakes gambler and a businessman, which alleges violations of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) against executives at Resorts World
Arrests made in alleged illegal gambling operation with €25 million turnover
Three people in Italy have been arrested over alleged illegal gambling, with local media reporting that it generated more than €25 million in illegal revenue. According to a daily Naples newspaper, the ‘millionaire
SpaceX reportedly in talks for secondary sale at $800B valuation, which would make it America’s most valuable private company
The eye-popping figure reflects how routine mega-valuations have become in private markets.
Meta acquires AI device startup Limitless
Limitless said it shares Meta’s vision of bringing personal superintelligence to everyone.
ChatGPT’s user growth has slowed, report finds
ChatGPT’s global monthly active users only grew by around 5% from August to November, while Gemini’s users grew by about 30%.