AI datacenter startup Fluidstack in talks for $1B round at $18B valuation months after hitting $7.5B, says report
Fundraising is reportedly flowing for Fluidstack after it secured a $50 billion deal to build data centers for Anthropic.
How the rewards app Freecash scammed its way to the top of the app stores
Freecash was removed from Apple’s App Store after TechCrunch reached out for comment.
Google brings its Gemini Personal Intelligence feature to India
The feature lets users connect Google accounts like Gmail and Photos to get personalized answers.
How vibe coding app Anything is rebuilding after getting booted from the App Store twice
Anything is planning to launch a desktop companion app to aid mobile app development after its App Store removal.
OpenAI has bought AI personal finance startup Hiro
The acquisition indicates a capability that OpenAI is building into ChatGPT: financial planning.
Nvidia-backed SiFive hits $3.65 billion valuation for open AI chips
The deal is interesting for a number of reasons, including that SiFive’s chip designs are based on RISC-V, not x86 or ARM.
Anthropic temporarily banned OpenClaw’s creator from accessing Claude
This ban took place after Claude’s pricing changed for OpenClaw users last week.
Florida AG to probe OpenAI, alleging possible connection to FSU shooting
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier plans to investigate OpenAI for its alleged harm to minors, potential to threaten national security, and its possible link to a shooting at Florida State University last year.
Volkswagen drops all-electric ID.4 in the US in pivot back to gas SUVs
All resources at its U.S. factory are aimed at the upcoming Atlas SUV.
After data breach, $10B valued startup Mercor is having a month
After falling victim to a hacker, Mercor is facing lawsuits and reportedly losing big-name customers.