Some people are defending Perplexity after Cloudflare ‘named and shamed’ it
In a debate likely to get louder as AI agent usage grows, some people say Perplexity crawling blocked websites isn’t a simple matter.
The EU AI Act aims to create a level playing field for AI innovation. Here’s what it is.
The European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act, known as the EU AI Act, has been described as “the world’s first comprehensive AI law” by the European Commission.
Google’s NotebookLM is now available to younger users as competition in the AI education space intensifies
The removal of age restrictions is intended to provide younger students with access to the AI research tool, allowing them to better understand their class materials.
Three weeks after acquiring Windsurf, Cognition offers staff the exit door
Cognition is also laying off 30 employees. Those who take the buyout are expected to work 80+ hour weeks.
ElevenLabs launches an AI music generator, which it claims is cleared for commercial use
The AI audio-generation unicorn ElevenLabs announced the launch of a new model that allows users to generate music that’s cleared for commercial use.
Trump says he’ll announce semiconductor and chip tariffs
This announcement comes as the Trump administration is also mulling over its approach to AI chip export restrictions.
Cracking product-market fit: Lessons from founders and investors at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Rajat Bhageria (Chef Robotics), Ann Bordetsky (NEA), and Murali Joshi (ICONIQ) share actionable strategies for finding product-market fit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025.
DeepMind reveals Genie 3, a world model that could be the key to reaching AGI
Google DeepMind has revealed Genie 3, its latest foundation world model that the AI lab says presents a crucial stepping stone on the path to artificial general intelligence, or human-like intelligence.
Only 2 days left to save $675 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 ticket
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 marks 20 years of driving the startup world forward — and you’ve got just two days left to join the movement and save up to $675 on your ticket. From October 27–29,…
US adds OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic to list of approved AI vendors for federal agencies
The companies will see their AI tools offered via a new federal contracting platform, the Multiple Awards Schedule (MAS), which would let government agencies access AI tool sellers with pre-negotiated contracts, rather than negotiating with…