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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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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'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 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 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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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