How Elon Musk left OpenAI, according to Greg Brockman
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/how-elon-musk-left-openai-according-to-greg-brockman/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/how-elon-musk-left-openai-according-to-greg-brockman/
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How Elon Musk left OpenAI, according to Greg Brockman | TechCrunch
Cutthroat negotiations between startup founders are rarely shared so publicly, especially when a company becomes as world-changing as OpenAI.
AI evaluation startup Braintrust confirms breach, tells every customer to rotate sensitive keys
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/ai-evaluation-startup-braintrust-confirms-breach-tells-every-customer-to-rotate-sensitive-keys/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/ai-evaluation-startup-braintrust-confirms-breach-tells-every-customer-to-rotate-sensitive-keys/
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AI evaluation startup Braintrust confirms breach, tells every customer to rotate sensitive keys | TechCrunch
Braintrust, a startup that makes an “operating system for engineers building AI software,” notified customers that hackers broke into one of its Amazon cloud environments, and is asking customers to rotate their API keys.
Robinhood’s venture fund IPO attracted 150,000+ retail investors, CEO says
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/robinhoods-venture-fund-ipo-attracted-150000-retail-investors-ceo-says/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/robinhoods-venture-fund-ipo-attracted-150000-retail-investors-ceo-says/
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Robinhood's venture fund IPO attracted 150,000+ retail investors, CEO says | TechCrunch
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev says more than 150,000 retail investors joined the fintech’s new venture fund, which offers exposure to private tech companies like OpenAI, Stripe, Databricks, and Oura before they go public.
Microsoft’s AI data center push is colliding with its clean power goals
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/microsofts-ai-data-center-push-is-colliding-with-its-clean-power-goals/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/microsofts-ai-data-center-push-is-colliding-with-its-clean-power-goals/
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Microsoft's AI data center push is colliding with its clean power goals | TechCrunch
The push for new data centers at Microsoft is putting its key clean power goals at risk.
Insurance startup Corgi hits $1.3B valuation 4 months after its Series A
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/insurance-startup-corgi-hits-1-3b-valuation-4-months-after-its-series-a/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/insurance-startup-corgi-hits-1-3b-valuation-4-months-after-its-series-a/
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Insurance startup Corgi hits $1.3B valuation 4 months after its Series A | TechCrunch
Corgi announced on Wednesday a $160 million Series B, led by TCV, valuing the startup at $1.3 billion.
Barry Diller trusts Sam Altman. But ‘trust is irrelevant’ as AGI nears, he says.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/barry-diller-trusts-sam-altman-but-trust-is-irrelevant-as-agi-nears-he-says/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/barry-diller-trusts-sam-altman-but-trust-is-irrelevant-as-agi-nears-he-says/
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Barry Diller trusts Sam Altman. But 'trust is irrelevant' as AGI nears, he says. | TechCrunch
Barry Diller defended OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, while warning that AGI remains an unpredictable force needing guardrails.
Snap says its $400M deal with Perplexity ‘amicably ended’
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/snap-says-its-400m-deal-with-perplexity-amicably-ended/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/snap-says-its-400m-deal-with-perplexity-amicably-ended/
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Snap says its $400M deal with Perplexity 'amicably ended' | TechCrunch
The deal, announced last November, would have seen Perplexity's AI search engine integrated directly into Snapchat.
A 20-minute pitch wins Indian startup Pronto backing from Lachy Groom
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/a-20-minute-pitch-wins-indian-startup-pronto-backing-from-lachy-groom/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/a-20-minute-pitch-wins-indian-startup-pronto-backing-from-lachy-groom/
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A 20-minute pitch wins Indian startup Pronto backing from Lachy Groom | TechCrunch
The investment comes as Pronto scales to 26,000 daily bookings and the market heads toward a potential $18 billion size.
Five architects of the AI economy explain where the wheels are coming off
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/five-architects-of-the-ai-economy-explain-where-the-wheels-are-coming-off/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/five-architects-of-the-ai-economy-explain-where-the-wheels-are-coming-off/
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Five architects of the AI economy explain where the wheels are coming off | TechCrunch
Earlier this week, five people who touch every layer of the AI supply chain sat down at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, where they talked with TechCrunch about everything from chip shortages to orbital data centers to the possibility…
Spotify’s AI DJ now supports French, German, Italian and Brazilian Portuguese
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/spotifys-ai-dj-now-supports-french-german-italian-and-brazilian-portuguese/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/spotifys-ai-dj-now-supports-french-german-italian-and-brazilian-portuguese/
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Spotify's AI DJ now supports French, German, Italian and Brazilian Portuguese | TechCrunch
Spotify's AI DJ feature now supports French, German, Italian, and Brazilian Portuguese.
China’s Moonshot AI raises $2B at $20B valuation as demand for open-source AI skyrockets
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/chinas-moonshot-ai-raises-2b-at-20b-valuation-as-demand-for-open-source-ai-skyrockets/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/chinas-moonshot-ai-raises-2b-at-20b-valuation-as-demand-for-open-source-ai-skyrockets/
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China's Moonshot AI raises $2B at $20B valuation as demand for open source AI skyrockets | TechCrunch
Moonshot's annualized recurring revenue topped $200 million in April, driven by rapid growth in paid subscriptions and API usage.
2 days left: Get 50% off a second pass to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/2-days-left-get-50-off-a-second-pass-to-techcrunch-disrupt-2026/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/2-days-left-get-50-off-a-second-pass-to-techcrunch-disrupt-2026/
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2 days left: Get 50% off a second pass to Disrupt 2026 | TechCrunch
2 days left to save up to $410 on your pass, and get a second one at 50% off to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Offer ends May 8, 11:59 p.m. PT. Register here.
Exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Get in front of 10,000 decision-makers before space runs out
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/exhibit-at-techcrunch-disrupt-2026-get-in-front-of-10000-decision-makers-before-space-runs-out/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/exhibit-at-techcrunch-disrupt-2026-get-in-front-of-10000-decision-makers-before-space-runs-out/
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Exhibit at Disrupt 2026 in front of 10,000 decision-makers | TechCrunch
If startup visibility, traction, and real deals matter, you should be on the TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 exhibit floor. Get your exhibit table now.
Police arrest SMS blaster crew that sent malicious messages to thousands across Toronto
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/police-arrest-sms-blaster-crew-that-sent-malicious-messages-to-thousands-across-toronto/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/police-arrest-sms-blaster-crew-that-sent-malicious-messages-to-thousands-across-toronto/
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Police arrest SMS blaster crew that sent malicious messages to thousands across Toronto | TechCrunch
Toronto police said this is the "first known instance" of an SMS blaster being used in Canada.
India’s first space tech unicorn emerges as Skyroot gears up for orbital launch
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/indias-first-space-tech-unicorn-emerges-as-skyroot-gears-up-for-orbital-launch/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/indias-first-space-tech-unicorn-emerges-as-skyroot-gears-up-for-orbital-launch/
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India's first space tech unicorn emerges as Skyroot gears up for orbital launch | TechCrunch
Skyroot's valuation has more than doubled since 2023 as the Indian rocket startup prepares for the country's first private orbital launch.
Startup Battlefield 200 applications close May 27: A shot at VC access, global visibility, TechCrunch coverage, and $100K
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/startup-battlefield-200-applications-close-may-27-a-shot-at-vc-access-global-visibility-techcrunch-coverage-and-100k/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/startup-battlefield-200-applications-close-may-27-a-shot-at-vc-access-global-visibility-techcrunch-coverage-and-100k/
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Startup Battlefield 200 applications close May 27 | TechCrunch
Startup Battlefield 200 applications close on May 27. Apply for your shot at VC access, global visibility, TechCrunch coverage, $100K equity-free, and more.
Google unveils Whoop-like screenless Fitbit Air
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/google-unveils-whoop-like-screenless-fitbit-air/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/google-unveils-whoop-like-screenless-fitbit-air/
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Google unveils Whoop-like screenless Fitbit Air | TechCrunch
The device comes with health and fitness tracking like 24/7 heart rate, heart rhythm monitoring with A-fib alerts, SpO2, resting heart rate, heart rate variability, sleep stages and duration, and more.
Google’s $9.99-per-month AI health coach launches May 19
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/googles-9-99-per-month-ai-health-coach-launches-may-19/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/googles-9-99-per-month-ai-health-coach-launches-may-19/
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Google's $9.99-per-month AI health coach launches May 19 | TechCrunch
The Gemini-powered health coach will act as a combination fitness coach, sleep expert, and health and wellness advisor.
How Anthropic’s Mythos has rewritten Firefox’s approach to cybersecurity
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/how-anthropics-mythos-has-rewritten-firefoxs-approach-to-cybersecurity/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/how-anthropics-mythos-has-rewritten-firefoxs-approach-to-cybersecurity/
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How Anthropic’s Mythos has rewritten Firefox’s approach to cybersecurity | TechCrunch
Security researchers at Mozilla say Anthropic's Mythos has unearthed a wealth of high-severity bugs in Firefox.
Jeff Bezos rep leaves Slate Auto’s board
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/jeff-bezos-rep-leaves-slate-autos-board/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/jeff-bezos-rep-leaves-slate-autos-board/
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Exclusive: Jeff Bezos rep leaves Slate Auto board | TechCrunch
Melinda Lewison's departure raises questions about Bezos' support and involvement with the startup at a time when the Amazon founder is now apparently focused on robotics at his new startup, Project Prometheus.
Kalshi doubles valuation in 5 months, hitting $22 billion
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/kalshi-doubles-valuation-in-5-months-hitting-22-billion/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/kalshi-doubles-valuation-in-5-months-hitting-22-billion/
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Kalshi doubles valuation in 5 months, hitting $22B | TechCrunch
Prediction market startup Kalshi has raised a $1 billion Series F round led by Coatue.