Why Investing in Energy, Not Just AI, Is the Smart Move for VCs Amid Data Center Power Crunch

Venture capitalists have significantly increased their investments in AI startups, pouring over $500 billion into the sector in the last half-decade.However, the most strategic AI-related investment currently might be in…

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Trump Administration Proposes Centralized National AI Policy, Aiming to Override State Regulations

On Friday, the Trump administration introduced a legislative framework designed to establish a single, national AI policy for the United States. This proposal seeks to consolidate power in Washington by…

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Last Call: Pre-Series A Founders, Nominate Your Startup for Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026!

Attention Pre-Series A founders! This is your critical reminder: nominations for Startup Battlefield 200 are still actively being accepted, and spots are quickly being filled. If you've been considering applying,…

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DoorDash Launches New ‘Tasks’ App, Enabling Couriers to Train AI and Robotics Systems for Extra Income

DoorDash unveiled a new, dedicated “Tasks” application on Thursday, designed to compensate its delivery couriers for undertaking assignments that enhance AI and robotics development. According to DoorDash, these tasks could…

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Meta to Enhance Content Moderation with Advanced AI, Reducing Reliance on External Vendors

On Thursday, Meta revealed its intention to implement more sophisticated AI systems for content moderation, intending to decrease its dependence on external vendors. These AI systems will be tasked with…

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