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Founder with cancer in room guides AI on conflicting medical advice
Diagnosed with an aggressive, fast-growing non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Keragon CEO Connor Christou utilized Claude AI to analyze his cancer data in real-time, ultimately guiding him to a chemotherapy regi
Apple Vision Pro Exec Joins OpenAI's Hardware Push
Paul Meade, the Apple vice president who led engineering for the Vision Pro headset and a secret smart glasses initiative, is departing to join OpenAI's hardware team, according to TechCrunch and Bloo
SoftBank CEO dismisses Elon Musk orbital data center feasibility
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son has dismissed the idea of space-based data centers, arguing the AI race will be won by computing power on Earth.
AI Powers India's Digital Payment Growth to New Heights
Meta Platforms is pouring $900 million into Indian fintech CRED and launching a 168 MW AI-ready data center with Reliance.
Trump Administration Unblocks Anthropic AI Models for US Firms
In a surprising reversal, the Trump administration has allowed over 100 US organizations, including their foreign national employees, to access Anthropic's powerful Claude Mythos 5 AI model, despite e
US government restricts early access to OpenAI's GPT-5.6 AI models
The Trump administration directly restricted the release of OpenAI's most powerful new AI models, GPT-5.
Patronus AI uses digital worlds to stress-test AI agents
Patronus AI, a firm dedicated to stress-testing autonomous AI agents within simulated digital worlds, witnessed its revenue skyrocket fifteenfold in the past year, according to TechCrunch .
White House asks OpenAI to slow release of new AI model
OpenAI, a company valued at $852 billion, just agreed to let the White House dictate who gets access to its next major AI model, GPT-5.
Menlo Ventures raises $3B fund following Anthropic investment
Menlo Ventures' $750 million investment in Anthropic in 2024 is now worth approximately $14 billion, a staggering return that underpins the venture firm's record-breaking $3 billion new fund, accordin
Superhuman Acquires AI Detection Startup GPTZero
GPTZero, an AI detection startup that amassed 19 million users and $30 million in annual recurring revenue, has been acquired by the premium email client Superhuman.
MoEngage Acquires Aampe to Advance AI Agents in Marketing
Aampe's AI agents, which process over 200 billion decisions weekly for brands like Grab and Swiggy, have been acquired by MoEngage in an all-cash deal, according to ThePrint .
Flipkart Expands Quick-Commerce Network to 1,000 Fulfillment Centers
Less than two years after its launch, Flipkart's Minutes quick-commerce service has already established a network of 1,000 micro-fulfillment centers across India, according to TechCrunch .
iOS 27 lets you share location for custom durations
In iOS 27, users can now share their precise location for an exact duration like "four days and six hours," or even pause it with a single tap until the end of the day.
AI Pioneer John Jumper Departs DeepMind to Join Anthropic
On Friday, June 19, 2026, John Jumper, the Nobel laureate behind AlphaFold, announced his departure from Google DeepMind.
AI researcher Meredith Whittaker warns of AI chatbot risks
In Japan, at least one individual has officially registered a marriage certificate with a holograph called Hatsune Miku, with an estimated 3,700 applying for similar certificates, according to Japan T
Quantum Computing Developments Shaping Deep Tech in 2026
A single 10-qubit quantum computer can store the same amount of data as 1024 traditional bits, demonstrating an exponential leap in data density and computational potential.
Snap AI video team spins off into Dotmo for interactive gaming
Bobby Murphy, Snap's Chief Technology Officer, isn't just leading internal AI efforts; he's now the lead investor in Dotmo, a new company born from Snap's own generative AI video team.
Elastic Acquires DeductiveAI for Up to $85 Million
An AI site reliability engineering startup, DeductiveAI, recently raised a $7.
What Are Quantum Computing Principles and Their Impact on AI?
Quantum systems with fewer than 60 logical qubits have matched classical methods while using significantly less memory.
Orbio raises $21M to automate frontline worker hiring and onboarding
At The Stepping Stones Group, an AI platform now runs the company's entire US operation, leading to a 20% increase in hired candidates and a halving of backout rates, according to TechCrunch and Tech
AI industry layoffs reach powder keg levels, impacting thousands
This year, tech companies have eliminated nearly 150,000 jobs, averaging 974 cuts daily, according to TechCrunch .
State Attorneys General Launch OpenAI Investigation
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging they ignored safety warnings and put children at risk.
Amazon CEO Jassy flags security risks in Anthropic AI models
Amazon researchers allegedly used Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 model to obtain information potentially usable in cyberattacks, prompting Amazon CEO Andy Jassy to raise cybersecurity concerns with U.
US Orders Anthropic to Halt AI Access for Foreign Nationals
The U.S. government ordered Anthropic to immediately shut off access to its most powerful AI models, Claude Fable 5 and Claude Mythos 5, for foreign nationals, according to TechCrunch . This 2026 directive marks an unpreced
Avataar AI generates 5-second 720p clip in 45 seconds
Avataar AI's new Varya model generates a 5-second 720p video clip in just 45 seconds, a staggering 27 times faster than competitor Wan 2.
Theker raises $85M for its non-specialized factory robots
Theker, an AI-powered robotics startup, just secured $85 million—the largest Series A in European robotics history.
Equal AI raises $30M to expand AI call screening in India
Since its launch last year, Equal AI, an Android app, has amassed over a million monthly active users by answering and filtering calls on their behalf.
Opendoor Shuts India Operations Amid AI and Outsourcing Shifts
Opendoor is laying off all 250 employees in its India operations, replacing their work with smaller, AI-powered teams in the United States.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has only one direct report.
At Anthropic, the multi-billion dollar AI company, CEO Dario Amodei directly supervises only one employee: his chief of staff, Avital Balwit.
Meta Partners With Reliance for Its First AI Data Center in India
In a landmark move, Meta Platforms has committed to leasing a massive 168-megawatt AI-enabled data center from Reliance Industries in Jamnagar, Gujarat, marking its first dedicated AI infrastructure p