A former physician has launched Robyn, an empathetic AI companion
Robyn wants to position it self as an empathetic chatbot and not as a companion or a therapy app
US Think Tank Waves Red Flag Over Chinese Economic Espionage
A new think tank report warns China is running a coordinated, whole-of-society espionage campaign to steal U.S. technology. Experts urge a national response. The post US Think Tank Waves Red Flag Over Chinese
Lovable says it’s nearing 8 million users as the year-old AI coding startup eyes more corporate employees
The platform has attracted an eclectic user base. More than half of Fortune 500 companies are using Lovable to “supercharge creativity,” according to Osika, who insisted retention remains strong.
The circular money problem at the heart of AI’s biggest deals
SoftBank and OpenAI announced a new 50-50 joint venture this week to sell enterprise AI tools in Japan under the brand “Crystal Intelligence.” On paper, it’s a straightforward international expansion deal. But
VC Jennifer Neundorfer explains how founders can stand out in a crowded AI market
January Ventures co-founder Jennifer Neundorfer discussed this AI-driven funding market on the Equity podcast during TechCrunch Disrupt.
A better way of thinking about the AI bubble
AI isn’t all or nothing, and even good bets can turn sour if you aren’t careful about how you make them.
Rad Power Bikes faces shutdown in January without new funding
The company is “still fighting to find ways to continue” according to an email viewed by TechCrunch.
Kalshi backed poll says Americans favor federal oversight of prediction markets amid state disputes
A new poll from the prediction market operator Kalshi shows that most Americans want access to prediction markets and would rather see them overseen by the federal government instead of state gambling regulators.
Kaltura acquires eSelf, founded by creator of Snap’s AI, in $27M deal
Kaltura acquires AI avatar startup eSelf to integrate generative AI into enterprise video and learning tools.
Google brings Gemini to the Google TV Streamer
The tech giant says the change will enable users to use their voice more naturally to access content and more.