Erin Brockovich takes aim at data center secrecy
Environmental activist Erin Brockovich is taking on a new fight: demanding greater transparency from data center operators. The activist, whose legal battle against Pacific Gas & Electric was dramatiz
TechCrunch · May 31, 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
SEO Is Dead: AI Has Hijacked Search Results—Most Brands Don't Know It
Google's annual developer conference I/O made it clear that AI-generated responses have taken over the front page of search results, and most companies have no idea what AI systems are saying about th
TechCrunch · May 27, 2026
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Early Bird ticket rates end May 29
The countdown is on for startup founders and tech professionals looking to attend TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Early Bird ticket pricing, which offers savings of up to $410, expires on May 29, 2026 at 11:
TechCrunch · May 26, 2026
This startup is betting India’s gig economy can train the world’s robots
Human Archive, a Silicon Valley-based startup, has raised $8.2 million in seed funding to pursue an unconventional strategy: using workers from India's gig economy to collect first-person video data t
TechCrunch · May 26, 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
I tried Amazon’s Bee wearable and am both intrigued and slightly creeped out
Amazon's Bee wearable, the AI wrist gadget the tech giant acquired in 2025, has received a significant feature update, and TechCrunch contributor Lucas Ropek recently got hands-on time with the device
TechCrunch · May 24, 2026
How VCs and founders use inflated ‘ARR’ to crown AI startups
Scott Stevenson, co-founder and CEO of legal AI startup Spellbook, sparked a heated debate in the tech community last month by publicly calling out what he described as a "huge scam" among AI startups
TechCrunch · May 22, 2026
Spotify and Universal Music strike deal allowing fan-made AI covers and remixes
Spotify announced a partnership with Universal Music Group (UMG) on Thursday that will let fans create AI-generated covers and remixes of songs through a new paid feature. The tool will be exclusive t
TechCrunch · May 21, 2026
Trump delays AI security executive order: ‘I don’t want to get in the way of that leading’
President Donald Trump has put off signing an executive order that would have established a process for the government to review AI models before they're released to the public. At the White House, Tr
TechCrunch · May 21, 2026
Google’s Genie world model can now simulate real streets with Street View
Google DeepMind announced at its I/O developer conference that it is connecting Street View imagery to Project Genie, its general-purpose world model capable of generating diverse, interactive environ
TechCrunch · May 19, 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
The OpenAI trial wraps up, and the Musk founder machine keeps spinning
The high-profile trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman concluded this week, with closing arguments repeatedly centering on one critical question: whether the public can place trust in thos
TechCrunch · May 15, 2026
Video Game Data Marketplace Secures $8M in Seed Funding
Origin Lab has secured $8 million in seed funding to build what it calls a marketplace connecting video game companies with AI labs hungry for training data. Lightspeed Ventures led the round, with pa
TechCrunch · May 13, 2026
Amazon Ring Chooses Vapi Over 40 Rivals, Valuation Soars to $500M
Amazon Ring selected AI voice startup Vapi over more than 40 competitors to handle its customer support calls during last year's holiday season. The deployment, which now covers 100% of Ring's inbound
TechCrunch · May 12, 2026
Musk Poached OpenAI CEO, Trial Takes Dramatic Turn
Elon Musk's High-Stakes Lawsuit Against OpenAI Continues to Unfold. In the second week of the highly publicized trial, OpenAI fired back at Musk's allegations, sparking a heated exchange in the courtr
MIT Tech Review · May 8, 2026
Advertising Legends Unleash AI to Boost Small Businesses
In a groundbreaking collaboration, three renowned advertising legends have teamed up with Google to launch "The Small Brief," a unique initiative aimed at promoting small businesses. The trio, consist
Google AI Blog · May 8, 2026
AI Breakthrough: Unified Memory System Unleashes Seamless Collaboration
In a breakthrough development, researchers have successfully implemented a unified memory system that allows multiple AI models to share and access information seamlessly. This innovative solution, du
Towards Data Science · May 8, 2026
Revolutionizing IVF: Tech Breakthroughs Transform Fertility Treatment
Breakthroughs in Technology Revolutionize IVF Process. Over the past four decades, in vitro fertilization (IVF) has been a game-changer for millions of families, allowing them to welcome new life into
MIT Tech Review · May 7, 2026
Anthropic's 80x Growth Outpaces Infrastructure, Partners with Musk's Colossus
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) research firm, has experienced an astonishing 80-fold growth in just a short period, outpacing its own infrastructure capabilities. As a result, the c
The Decoder · May 7, 2026
US Balconies to Harness Sun's Power with Growing Solar Boom
A surge in balcony solar installations is on the horizon for the United States, with multiple states considering legislation to permit the use of plug-in solar systems on residential balconies. These
MIT Tech Review · May 7, 2026
IVF Turns 48: What's Next for Fertility Technology?
In a milestone that paved the way for modern reproductive technology, the world's first in vitro fertilization (IVF) baby, Louise Joy Brown, was born 48 years ago this July. Since then, millions of IV
MIT Tech Review · May 7, 2026
Google Deepmind Invests in EVE Online Studio to Test AI Models
Google's AI research arm, Deepmind, has announced a strategic partnership with CCP Games, the Icelandic studio behind the popular space-based massively multiplayer online game EVE Online. As part of t
The Decoder · May 7, 2026
OpenAI Unveils ChatGPT Futures Class of 2026
OpenAI has unveiled the ChatGPT Futures Class of 2026, a talented group of 26 student innovators who are harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to drive meaningful change. This diverse cohort
OpenAI Blog · May 6, 2026
Low-Cost Submersibles Dive to New Depths in Pacific Ocean Expedition
Seafloor Exploration Takes a Leap Forward with Low-Cost Submersibles. In a groundbreaking development, two oceanic submersibles, designed to be budget-friendly, have begun their descent into the Pacif
MIT Tech Review · May 6, 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
OpenAI Expands ChatGPT Ads to Small Businesses
OpenAI has expanded its advertising platform for ChatGPT, making it accessible to small businesses in the US. This move marks a significant shift as the company transitions to a full self-serve ad pla
The Decoder · May 6, 2026
OpenAI Unveils MRC: Revolutionary AI Training Network Protocol
OpenAI has unveiled a groundbreaking networking protocol called MRC (Multipath Reliable Connection), designed to revolutionize the way large-scale AI training networks operate. This innovative technol
OpenAI Blog · May 5, 2026