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Microsoft gives devs more control over AI agent behavior
Microsoft is rolling out a new open-source framework called Agent Control Specification (ACS), designed to give developers more precise oversight over how autonomous AI agents behave once deployed. An
TechCrunch · Jun 2, 2026
I Tried the AI Weed Vaporizer That Pays You in Bitcoin
A London-based Verge reporter spent weeks investigating Gudtrip, a weed vaporizer that promises users Bitcoin rewards for smoking. Robert Hart discovered the device through a Slack message on 4/20, th
The Verge · May 31, 2026
How one founder’s bet on ‘the old school web’ is paying off
In 2022, Craig Campbell turned down investor funding to start a website instead of chasing the AI boom that was swallowing up the tech industry. Campbell, a former Meta engineer and serial entrepreneu
The Verge · May 30, 2026
What a Joke': Developers Rage Over Copilot's New Token Billing
GitHub Copilot is shifting to a token-based billing system starting June 1, replacing its flat subscription model with a pay-per-usage approach that could significantly increase costs for many develop
TechCrunch · May 30, 2026
Coders are refusing to work without AI — and that could come back to bite them
In February 2026, AI research lab METR encountered a significant obstacle while attempting to update earlier research on AI coding productivity. The researchers found that most developers simply refus
TechCrunch · May 29, 2026
Just like gold and oil, we’ll soon be able to trade AI token futures
China's Shanghai Futures Exchange is developing a derivatives market specifically for AI tokens, joining CME Group and the Intercontinental Exchange in building infrastructure for trading AI-related f
TechCrunch · May 28, 2026
Glean’s top line crosses $300M as AI budget-cutting becomes its major selling point
Glean, the enterprise AI search platform sometimes called "the Google for work," has hit $300 million in annual recurring revenue, tripling its $100 million revenue mark from just 15 months prior. The
TechCrunch · May 29, 2026
YouTube will let you ask AI to make a custom video feed
YouTube is rolling out a new AI-powered feature that generates personalized video feeds based on text descriptions of what viewers want to watch. Users can describe their interests, mood, or specific
The Verge · May 28, 2026
Google's AI Can't Spell 'Google' — Or Much of Anything Else
Google's AI Overview feature is making elementary spelling mistakes that have become the subject of ridicule online. The artificial intelligence incorrectly stated there are two P's in "Google" (there
TechCrunch · May 28, 2026
OpenRouter more than doubles valuation to $1.3B in a year
OpenRouter, an AI gateway startup founded in 2023, has secured $113 million in Series B funding led by CapitalG, Alphabet's growth venture fund. The company now commands a valuation of approximately $
TechCrunch · May 26, 2026
Pope Leo Issues First Encyclical: AI Must Serve Humanity, Not Replace It
Pope Leo XIV issued his first major papal encyclical on Monday, titled "Magnifica Humanitas," which calls on world leaders to establish new legal and ethical frameworks to govern artificial intelligen
The Verge · May 25, 2026
Last Chance: Startup Battlefield 200 Applications Close May 27 – $100K in Equity-Free Funding Available
The application window for TechCrunch's Startup Battlefield 200 closes Friday, May 27, giving early-stage founders one final opportunity to gain access to venture capital, international media exposure
TechCrunch · May 25, 2026
What ClickUp’s mass layoff tells us about the future of work
ClickUp, the collaboration software startup once valued at $4 billion, laid off 22% of its workforce last Thursday, but CEO Zeb Evans insists this isn't about trimming costs. In a post on X, Evans fra
TechCrunch · May 25, 2026
Google's AI Search Can't Handle the Word 'Disregard
Google's newly redesigned Search experience is running into unexpected problems. The company recently deployed a major overhaul that prioritizes AI-generated summaries while pushing traditional web re
TechCrunch · May 22, 2026
Revamped Siri will reportedly offer auto-deleting chats
Apple is positioning privacy as its competitive advantage in the artificial intelligence race, with a revamped Siri that will give users granular control over how long their conversations are stored.
The Verge · May 17, 2026
Why trust is a big question at the Elon Musk-OpenAI trial
Lawyers for Elon Musk and OpenAI delivered their closing arguments this week, leaving it to jurors to determine whether OpenAI acted improperly during its controversial transformation into a more prof
TechCrunch · May 17, 2026
AI radio hosts demonstrate why AI can’t be trusted alone
Andon Labs conducted an experiment called "Thinking Frequencies" where four AI models each ran their own internet radio station with $20 in seed money and minimal oversight. The stations included "Ope
The Verge · May 15, 2026
Osaurus brings both local and cloud AI models to your Mac
Osaurus, a new open source platform, is bringing flexibility to Mac users who want to experiment with different AI models without sacrificing privacy. The platform acts as a control hub that lets user
TechCrunch · May 15, 2026
Clio Hits $500M Milestone Amid LLM-Powered Legal Tech Boom
Jack Newton, co-founder and CEO of Clio, believes legal tech will be the next major winner in the LLM era, and the company's financials seem to support that thesis. The 18-year-old Canadian company—wh
TechCrunch · May 14, 2026
Anthropic Warns Investors Against Unauthorized Trading Platforms
Anthropic has issued a formal warning to investors about unauthorized trading of its shares. The AI company updated its website this week, naming eight specific platforms it says are not permitted to
TechCrunch · May 12, 2026
Digg 2.0: AI-Powered News Aggregator Revives Web Icon
Kevin Rose's Digg has returned once more, this time pivoting to become an AI-focused news aggregator. The site, which Rose previewed on X on May 8th, marks another chapter in the long history of the l
TechCrunch · May 11, 2026
Decoding AI: New Glossary Breaks Down Tech Jargon
Artificial intelligence has become impossible to ignore in daily life, yet many people find themselves nodding along in conversations without truly understanding the terminology. A new glossary aims t
TechCrunch · May 9, 2026
GPT-5.5 Price Hike: 49-92% Increase Over Predecessor
OpenAI's latest flagship model GPT-5.5 carries a significant price premium over its predecessor, with costs rising between 49 and 92 percent depending on how long the input is, according to an analysi
The Decoder · May 10, 2026
Decoding AI Lingo: A Guide to Key Terms
Artificial Intelligence Jargon Demystified: A Guide to Key Terms The rapid growth of artificial intelligence has led to a surge in specialized vocabulary, leaving many unfamiliar with the latest ling
TechCrunch · May 9, 2026
LLM Engineers Must Master These 5 Key Concepts
Language Model Engineers Need to Know These Key Concepts. As the field of natural language processing (NLP) continues to advance, Large Language Models (LLMs) have become a crucial component in many a
Towards Data Science · May 9, 2026
Broadcom Demands 40% Microsoft Stake for OpenAI Chip
OpenAI's ambitious project to develop a custom AI chip with Broadcom has encountered a significant hurdle due to funding concerns. According to reports, Broadcom is hesitant to proceed with the produc
The Decoder · May 9, 2026
Lenovo's $2,600 Yoga Revives Premium Laptop Enthusiasm
Lenovo's recent foray into the premium Windows laptop market has left a lasting impression on me, particularly with their $2,600 Yoga model. This high-end device has rekindled my enthusiasm for top-of
ZDNet AI · May 8, 2026
Google Boosts Gemma 4 AI Speed Threefold with Multi-Token Prediction
Google has made significant performance improvements to its Gemma 4 open model family, a suite of AI-powered text generation tools. By introducing a new multi-token prediction feature, the company has
The Decoder · May 6, 2026
New Study Reveals Power of Scenario Modeling in Local Elections
In the world of election forecasting, a recent study has highlighted the importance of scenario modeling in predicting local election outcomes. Researchers have found that instead of relying on tradit
Towards Data Science · May 6, 2026
Meta's Claude AI Gains Self-Validation Feature
Meta AI's Large Language Model, Claude, has been enhanced with a new feature that enables it to validate its own output. This self-validation capability is expected to significantly improve Claude's p
Towards Data Science · May 5, 2026
RAG Flaw Exposed: Self-Healing Layer Developed to Fix Critical Errors
Researchers have identified a critical flaw in Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems, which are designed to retrieve and generate human-like text. While RAG systems excel at retrieving informat
Towards Data Science · May 5, 2026
GitHub Copilot Shifts to Token-Based Pricing Model
GitHub Copilot, a popular AI-powered coding assistant, is shifting its pricing model to a token-based system. Starting June 1, 2026, users will be charged per token used, rather than relying on a flat
AI News · May 1, 2026
Tech Firm Unveils Advanced Account Security Suite
In a significant move to bolster online security, a leading tech firm has unveiled Advanced Account Security, a comprehensive suite of measures designed to shield sensitive data and prevent unauthoriz
OpenAI Blog · Apr 30, 2026
Listen Labs Secures $69M After Viral Billboard Hiring Stunt
Listen Labs, a startup specializing in AI customer interviews, has secured a significant $69 million funding boost. The company's unconventional hiring strategy, which went viral on social media, play
VentureBeat · Jan 16, 2026
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