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Elad Gil to Share Insights on Early AI Bets at Disrupt 2025 Few investors have shaped the tech landscape as decisively as Elad Gil. Known for his uncanny ability to spot transformative companies in their earliest stages, Gil has invested in innovations that now define sectors—think Perplexity, Character.AI,
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Google Responds to Claims That AI Search Reduces Website Traffic Recent discussions in the tech world have centered around the impact of AI-powered search features on website traffic. Multiple studies have suggested that new AI search tools and chatbots are causing a decline in visits to publishers’ websites. In response,
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Alexa+ Review: First Hands-On with Amazon's AI-Powered Assistant Amazon has launched Alexa+, a major upgrade to its digital assistant, now powered by generative AI. With competition from modern chatbots and agentic AI, Alexa needed a significant revamp to stay relevant in smart homes. So, how well does Alexa+
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OpenAI Partners with US Government to Deliver Deeply Discounted AI Access OpenAI has struck a significant deal with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) to provide ChatGPT Enterprise to participating federal agencies for an unprecedented cost of just $1 per agency for the next year. This move positions OpenAI
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Google Launches Jules: AI Coding Agent Now Officially Available Google has officially released its AI-powered coding agent, Jules, marking its transition from beta testing to general availability just two months after its initial public preview. Jules is designed to streamline and automate coding tasks, giving developers more time to focus
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Lava Secures $5.8M to Enable Frictionless Payments in the Agent-Native Economy As AI agents become a growing part of online business, the need for smarter payment solutions is accelerating. Lava Payments, a new fintech startup, has raised $5.8 million in seed funding to address this challenge by building
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Tavily Secures $25M to Power Secure Web Access for Enterprise AI Agents AI agents are rapidly transforming business operations by automating tasks across industries. In finance, they help detect fraud in real time by analyzing extensive transaction data. Sales teams deploy AI agents to research potential clients, scouring the web
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Cohere Launches North: A New Era in Secure AI Agents for Enterprises Enterprises are eager to harness the power of AI agents to streamline daily operations, but security concerns often stand in the way. Sensitive company data, regulatory compliance, and the risk of exposing trade secrets have kept many organizations
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US Arrests Two Over Alleged AI Chip Smuggling to China—Nvidia Rejects Kill Switch Proposal In a significant escalation of tensions around AI technology exports, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the arrest of two Chinese nationals, Chuan Geng and Shiwei Yang, in California on August 2nd. The
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Don't Miss Out: Final Hours for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 Early-Bird Savings TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and the iconic event returns to Moscone West, San Francisco, from October 27–29, 2025. If you're a founder, investor, or tech enthusiast aiming to be at
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Introducing Staan: Europe’s Answer to Big Tech Search Engines In a significant move for European digital sovereignty, Qwant and Ecosia have partnered to launch Staan, a new European search index designed to challenge the dominance of Google and Bing. This initiative aims to provide a more affordable, privacy-oriented alternative
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Clay Secures $100M in Series C, Valued at $3.1 Billion Sales automation platform Clay has officially closed a $100 million Series C funding round, boosting its valuation to $3.1 billion. This round was led by CapitalG, with continued support from notable investors including Meritech Capital, Sequoia Capital, First