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Cognition Offers Buyouts to Windsurf Staff Weeks After Acquisition Just three weeks after acquiring rival AI coding startup Windsurf, Cognition has initiated significant workforce changes. According to a report from The Information, Cognition recently laid off 30 employees and is now offering buyouts to nearly 200 remaining staff members from
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ElevenLabs Expands into AI Music Generation: What Businesses Should Know ElevenLabs, a leader in AI audio technology, has taken a significant step forward by launching an AI music generator designed for commercial use. Known for its text-to-speech solutions and conversational AI agents, the company is now making waves in the
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Startup Traction Demystified: Lessons from Industry Leaders at Disrupt 2025 Achieving product-market fit is one of the most challenging phases for any startup. This October, TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 promises actionable insights directly from those who have successfully navigated this journey. On the Builders Stage, Rajat Bhageria (Founder & CEO, Chef
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DeepMind Unveils Genie 3: A Major Leap Toward General AI Google DeepMind has introduced Genie 3, its most advanced foundation world model to date. This breakthrough could play a pivotal role in the development of artificial general intelligence (AGI), bringing machines closer to human-like understanding and reasoning. What Sets Genie
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Secure Your Spot at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 and Save Up to $675 TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is fast approaching, celebrating its 20th anniversary as one of the most influential gatherings in the tech and startup world. With only two days left to lock in early-bird savings—up to $675 off your
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US Government Approves Major AI Vendors for Federal Agencies The United States government has officially approved OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic as authorized providers of artificial intelligence services for civilian federal agencies. This move represents a significant milestone in integrating advanced AI solutions into public sector operations. New Federal Contracting Platform
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Alaan Raises $48M Series A to Accelerate AI-Powered Spend Management in MENA Alaan, a leading AI-driven fintech startup based in the Middle East, has announced a $48 million Series A funding round—one of the largest for a fintech in the MENA region. The funding round was led by Peak
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Google’s AI Bug Hunter Uncovers 20 Open Source Vulnerabilities Google has announced a significant milestone in AI-driven cybersecurity: its large language model (LLM)-powered bug hunter, codenamed Big Sleep, has discovered and reported 20 security vulnerabilities in widely used open source software. Big Sleep: A New Era in Automated
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ChatGPT Nears 700 Million Weekly Active Users: What This Means for AI Adoption OpenAI’s ChatGPT continues to break records as it approaches an impressive milestone—700 million weekly active users. This rapid growth underlines ChatGPT's position as one of the most widely adopted AI-powered consumer apps globally.
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AI Visionaries Set to Shape the Future at Disrupt 2025 TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is gearing up to be one of the year’s most anticipated technology events, with the AI Stage at the heart of the action. Taking place in San Francisco from October 27-29, the AI Stage will spotlight
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AI Transforms 'The Wizard of Oz' for Sphere's Massive LED Experience The iconic Las Vegas Sphere is set to make cinematic history by screening its first classic film, The Wizard of Oz, in an entirely new format starting August 28. This isn’t just a larger-than-life
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DOGE Unveils AI Tool Aiming to Cut Federal Regulations by Half The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is taking a bold step towards streamlining federal operations with the introduction of an artificial intelligence tool designed to analyze and reduce regulatory mandates. According to recent reports, this initiative could lead to