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Patronus AI builds digital worlds for AI agent stress testing
Patronus AI, a startup founded in 2023 by former Meta AI researchers, recently secured $50 million in a Series B funding round led by Greenfield Partners, bringing its total capital to $70 million.
YouTube Doubles Playback Speed Options for Shorts Viewers
Users will soon be able to watch YouTube Shorts at double speed, a move signaling YouTube's aggressive push for rapid content consumption over nuanced engagement.
White House Urges OpenAI to Delay New Model Release Amid Safety Concerns
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reportedly told staff the White House would approve access to its new GPT 5.
Oracle Cuts 21,000 Jobs Amid AI-Driven Tech Restructuring
Oracle, a tech giant, shed 21,000 roles in the past year, a 13% workforce reduction, explicitly citing AI adoption as a reason for the cuts.
Founders Fund co-leads $22M round for humane fish harvesting tech
A robot named Poseidon now humanely kills thousands of pounds of fish weekly across three US states.
Former OpenAI Staff Launch AI Footprint Tracker 'In The Weights'
Macaulay Culkin, the actor known for 'Home Alone', currently holds the top position with a strength score of 988 on 'In the Weights'.
Signal President Whittaker warns users AI chatbots are not friends
Signal President Meredith Whittaker explicitly warned users not to treat AI chatbots like ChatGPT or Claude as friends, conscious beings, or sentient interlocutors, according to Yellow .
IIT Madras secures $100M deep-tech deals at Bharat Innovates
At Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France, IIT Madras and its global arm, IITM Global, secured nine MoUs valued at USD 100 million with European industry leaders and investors.
PotPlayer Optimizes Performance for Over 300 Video Formats
After two decades of unwavering loyalty, one dedicated user abandoned VLC for a free video player offering a sleeker interface and native HEVC support.
Murata Launches MedTech Open Innovation Program for ASEAN, India Startups
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UK Government to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16 by 2027
By early 2027, children under 16 in the UK will be legally barred from accessing major social media platforms.
AI industry layoffs spark powder keg concerns for tech workers
Last month alone, nearly 40,000 tech workers were laid off, marking the highest number in two years, with AI consistently cited as the primary reason.
KPMG retracts AI report after companies dispute findings
KPMG, a global consulting giant, pulled its 'Redefining excellence in the age of agentic AI' report after it was revealed to contain approximately 40 AI-generated hallucinations out of 45 citations, a
US Government Restricts Anthropic AI Access to US Nationals
Just three days after its release, Anthropic's 'most capable AI model available to the public,' Claude Fable 5, had its access restricted to US nationals by the U.S. government.
Avataar.ai Launches Varya, Indigenous AI Video Model Backed by IndiaAI
Avataar.ai's Varya, an indigenous video-generation AI model, launched with support from the IndiaAI Mission, offers culturally relevant video 10 times faster than competitors for just $0.005 per secon
Equal AI raises $30 million for AI call screening in India
In just over a year, Equal AI's Android app has surged past a million monthly active users in India.
ShinyHunters gang claims Oracle PeopleSoft server breach
The University of Nottingham publicly confirmed a cyber incident where attackers claimed to have published its data, revealing a sophisticated 'gadget chain' attack targeting Oracle PeopleSoft servers
Justin Ernest's $20B Exit Validates Startup Investments Without VC Funding
Justin Ernest's Sabertooth Capital deployed nearly $500 million into high-growth startups like Anthropic and SpaceX in the past year, operating without a traditional venture capital fund, according to
Google Slashes AI Subscription Price to $4.99 to Win Market Share
Google has slashed the monthly price of its AI Plus subscription by 37.
Waymo's new model simulates human drivers for safety benchmarks
Waymo, a leader in autonomous vehicles, has developed a new computer model that simulates the internal 'surprise' a human driver feels just before a crash.
Apple's AI strategy shows early signs of success
While other tech giants have committed a cumulative $900 billion to AI development, Apple plans to spend approximately $14 billion this year.
OpenAI Overhauls ChatGPT for Super App Launch
In the coming weeks, ChatGPT will undergo its biggest overhaul since 2022, transforming into a 'superapp' with integrated coding tools and AI agents.
GitHub Copilot Embraces Token Pricing Amidst AI Cost Surge
Uber recently acknowledged burning through its AI budget faster than anticipated, a warning sign for companies relying on AI-powered development tools.
Trump administration explores equity stake in OpenAI
The Trump administration is reportedly in direct talks with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman about the U.
Sriram Krishnan Departs White House AI Advisor Role
On a Saturday in early June, Sriram Krishnan posted a message on X, quietly announcing his departure from his influential role as the White House's top artificial intelligence policy advisor.
WWDC 2026: Apple to Revamp Siri with Smarter AI
After years of lagging behind, Apple finalized a deal with Google to integrate Gemini models, a dramatic shift in its AI strategy.
Hyundai Launches Innovation Challenge 2026 for Mobility Startups
Hyundai Motor India, a major automotive manufacturer, has launched the Hyundai Innovation Challenge 2026, a six-month program inviting startups to co-develop mobility and technology solutions.
Filtr privacy tool blocks iPhone and Mac app ads
A new ad-blocking feature for iPhones and Macs, Filtr, is being advertised with at least three different price points, ranging from $5 annually to $39.
Forbes Names AKASA Among America's Best Startup Employers 2026
Retail marketplace Whatnot, a company focused on live shopping, has earned the No.
How to Succeed in Startup Battlefield 2026
Only 12% of startups from past TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield cohorts secured meaningful follow-on funding within 18 months, according to i analyzed 200 startups: battlefield's brutal secret |