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‘This is fine’ artist KC Green reaches agreement with AI startup Artisan

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The startup has apparently taken down the ads using KC Green's "This is fine" meme. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/31/this-is-fine-artist-kc-green-reaches-agreement-with-ai-startup-artisan/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Making sense of the debate over AI psychosis

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On the latest episode of Equity, we debate whether tech CEOs are "uniquely prone to AI psychosis." https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/31/making-sense-of-the-debate-over-ai-psychosis/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Black founders raise highest amount of quarterly funding since 2022, but there’s a catch

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Speaking to TechCrunch, Crunchbase’s head of research Gené Teare, said the factors holding back Black founders include “access to networks, relationships, and early introductions." https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/31/black-founders-raise-highest-amount-of-quarterly-funding-since-2022-but-theres-a-catch/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

This weekend’s two biggest movies were both directed by YouTubers

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The YouTube-to-prestige-horror pipeline is looking very strong. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/30/this-weekends-two-biggest-movies-were-both-directed-by-youtubers/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

‘What a joke’: Github Copilot’s new token-based billing spurs consternation among devs

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The golden age of Microsoft's Github Copilot appears to be at an end. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/30/what-a-joke-github-copilots-new-token-based-billing-spurs-consternation-among-devs/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

As the browser wars heat up, here are the hottest alternatives to Chrome and Safari in 2026

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We’ve compiled an overview of some of the top alternative browsers available today aiming to challenge Chrome and Safari. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/30/as-the-browser-wars-heat-up-here-are-the-hottest-alternatives-to-chrome-and-safari-in-2026/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Founders seize on Indian court ruling to revive criticism of Google’s ad business

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The ruling drew support from founders, while lawyers said it could force platforms to revisit how they handle trademarked keywords. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/29/founders-seize-on-indian-court-ruling-to-revive-criticism-of-googles-ad-business/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

SpaceX awarded $6.45B in Space Force contracts ahead of IPO

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SpaceX already generated one-fifth of its 2025 revenue from government contracts, the company revealed in its IPO filing. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/29/spacex-awarded-6-45b-in-space-force-contracts-ahead-of-ipo/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

So you’ve heard these AI terms and nodded along; let’s fix that

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The rise of AI has brought an avalanche of new terms and slang. Here is a glossary with definitions of some of the most important words and phrases you might encounter. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/29/artificial-intelligence-definition-glossary-hallucinations-guide-to-common-ai-terms/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

After Nvidia’s $20B not-acqui-hire, AI chip startup Groq reportedly raising $650M

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Chipmaker Groq is looking to raise $650 million in internal funding as it pivots from hardware to focus more on AI inference, the process of refining the way AI models respond to prompted requests, per Axios.  https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/29/after-nvidias-20b-not-acqui-hire-ai-chip-startup-groq-reportedly-raising-650m/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Today is the last day to apply to speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

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Submit your session topic before today ends for a chance to speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Apply now to share your insight and help shape the conversations defining the tech industry. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/29/today-is-the-last-day-to-apply-to-speak-at-techcrunch-disrupt-2026/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

This chip startup just raised $135M on a bet that AI’s biggest bottleneck isn’t compute — it’s memory

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South Korean chip startup XCENA is betting that AI's real bottleneck is not compute, but memory. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/29/xcena-secures-135m-at-570m-valuation-betting-on-memory-as-ais-real-bottleneck/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Glean’s top line crosses $300M as AI budget cutting becomes its major selling point

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The enterprise AI search startup tripled its annual revenue even as tech giants entered the category. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/28/gleans-top-line-crosses-300m-as-ai-budget-cutting-becomes-its-major-selling-point/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The internet is being rebuilt for machines

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As AI agents move from experiments to production, AWS, Cloudflare, and others are redesigning cloud infrastructure for a future dominated by machine-generated internet traffic instead of human users. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/28/the-internet-is-being-rebuilt-for-machines/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Bluesky embraces long-form content to counter X Articles

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In its latest update, Bluesky is getting into long-form content. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/28/bluesky-embraces-long-form-content-to-counter-x-articles/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Rivian under investigation over rear suspension failures on R1 models

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At least two owners have lost control of their vehicles after a critical suspension component broke. In both cases, the vehicles had been previously serviced. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/28/rivian-under-investigation-over-rear-suspension-failures-on-r1-models/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

YouTube adds new podcast features, including an AI recommendation tool and ‘Auto speed’

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The update signals YouTube's ongoing efforts to compete with other platforms for podcast audiences. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/28/youtube-adds-new-podcast-features-including-an-ai-recommendation-tool-and-auto-speed/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

2 days left: Lock in ticket savings of up to $410 to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

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Savings of up to $410 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 tickets end tomorrow, May 29, 11:59 p.m. PT. Register now to save and join 10,000+ tech leaders on October 13-15 in San Francisco. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/28/2-days-left-lock-in-ticket-savings-of-up-to-410-to-techcrunch-disrupt-2026/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Has the hunt for AI compute uncovered the next Cerebras?

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General Compute is betting SambaNova will be the next breakout chipmaker. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/28/has-the-hunt-for-ai-compute-uncovered-the-next-cerebras/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Vertu wants CEOs to run companies from an AI foldable starting at $6,880

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Built on top of the open source Hermes project, Vertu's new foldable combines AI-agent workflows, enterprise integrations, and ultra-premium luxury finishes. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/28/vertu-wants-ceos-to-run-companies-from-an-ai-foldable-starting-at-6880/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Startup Battlefield 200 applications close today: Nominate a founder or submit your startup

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Today is the final day to apply or nominate a startup for Startup Battlefield 200. Once the clock strikes 11:59 p.m. PT, the window closes on your chance to compete for $100,000 in equity-free funding, gain global visibility, connect directly with investors, and launch on the TechCrunch Disrupt stage. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/27/startup-battlefield-200-applications-close-today-nominate-a-founder-or-submit-your-startup/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

SOND, a sleep tech startup from Bose’s former head of sleep, exits stealth with $7M

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SOND, a startup led by Bose’s former head of sleep products, emerged from stealth with $7M in funding for its AI-powered sleep earbuds. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/27/sond-a-sleep-tech-startup-from-boses-former-head-of-sleep-exits-stealth-with-7m/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

China is increasingly keeping its best AI talent to itself

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China's AI boom is producing world-class talent, and Beijing is increasingly reluctant to let them go elsewhere. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/27/china-is-increasingly-keeping-its-best-ai-talent-to-itself/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

YouTube will now automatically label AI videos

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YouTube will now automatically label videos that use significant photorealistic AI, instead of relying solely on creators to disclose AI-generated content themselves. It's also making AI labels more prominent. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/27/youtube-will-now-automatically-label-ai-videos/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Robinhood now lets your AI agents trade stocks

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Robinhood will let users create a separate account with pre-loaded balance that an agent use to trade https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/27/robinhood-now-lets-your-ai-agents-trade-stocks/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Ghost hackers: the cybersecurity mystery that nobody has solved

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A shadowy group that stole and dumped the NSA’s most powerful hacking tools still has implications for how companies think about digital risk today. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/26/ghost-hackers-the-cybersecurity-mystery-that-nobody-has-solved/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Ferrari’s first EV is not for you

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The Ferrari Luce seems to be more aimed at regulatory compliance and China, putting a lot of pressure on the Jony Ive-designed EV. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/26/ferraris-first-ev-is-not-for-you/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Universal Music Group and TikTok renew agreement to combat unauthorized AI music

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For years, UMG has pushed platforms, streaming services, and AI companies to implement stricter content moderation policies https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/26/universal-music-group-and-tiktok-renew-agreement-to-combat-unauthorized-ai-music/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Spotify now lets you stream narrated magazine articles, too

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Spotify is adding narrated magazine articles to its app as it expands beyond music into audiobooks, podcasts, AI audio, and more. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/26/spotify-now-lets-you-stream-narrated-magazine-articles-too/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

7-Eleven data breach affects over 185,000 people’s personal data

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The data breach included names, dates-of-birth, postal addresses, and Social Security numbers, according to a state government listing. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/26/7-eleven-data-breach-affects-over-185000-peoples-personal-data/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

What ClickUp’s mass layoff tells us about the future of work

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The nine-year-old startup is replacing hundreds of employees with thousands of AI agents. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/25/what-clickups-mass-layoff-tells-us-about-the-future-of-work/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The pitch trick that helped an eSports startup raise $20M when VCs only wanted AI

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Earlier this year, Lucra Sports founder and CEO Dylan Robbins did something that no one else has ever done. And he shared several secrets on how he did it. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/25/the-pitch-trick-that-helped-an-esports-startup-raise-20m-when-vcs-only-wanted-ai/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Startup Battlefield 200 applications close in days: Apply before May 27

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The deadline to apply or nominate for Startup Battlefield 200 is May 27. This is your shot at VC access, global visibility, TechCrunch coverage, and $100,000. Apply now. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/25/startup-battlefield-200-applications-close-in-days-apply-before-may-27/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

5 days left: Save up to $410 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 passes before prices increase

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Early Bird savings for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco end May 29 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Register now to save up to $410 before prices increase. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/25/5-days-left-save-up-to-410-on-techcrunch-disrupt-2026-passes-before-prices-increase/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Xreal, Google’s smartglasses partner, thinks it has finally mastered this notoriously tricky industry

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Chi Xu, the founder and CEO of XREAL, thinks the smart glasses business has finally reached a turning point. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/24/xreal-googles-smartglasses-partner-thinks-it-has-finally-mastered-this-notoriously-tricky-industry/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

TechCrunch Mobility: Robotaxi reality check

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Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/24/techcrunch-mobility-robotaxi-reality-check/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

I tried Amazon’s Bee wearable and am both intrigued and slightly creeped out

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Like other AI wearables, Amazon's Bee offers an odd combination of convenience and privacy anxiety. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/24/i-tried-amazons-bee-wearable-and-am-both-intrigued-and-slightly-creeped-out/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger