DeepMind’s David Silver raised $1.1 billion to build AI that learns without human data.
Ineffable Intelligence, the British AI research institute founded just a few months ago by former DeepMind researcher David Silver, has raised $1.1 billion in funding at a $5.1 billion valuation to join the race for new AI models that have the potential to outperform large-scale language models. By leveraging reinforcement learning, Ineffable aims to create […]
China blocks Meta’s $2 billion Manas deal after months of investigation
China’s top economic planner, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), announced on Monday that it had blocked Meta’s $2 billion takeover of Manas. Manas is an agent AI startup founded by Chinese engineers and relocated to Singapore before being acquired by Mark Zuckerberg late last year. The move marks one of China’s most significant […]
OpenAI could create phones that replace apps with AI agents
There are various rumors circulating about OpenAI’s hardware plans, including the launch of earphones. A new note from industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests that the AI company may be working with MediaTek, Qualcomm, and Luxshare to develop a mobile phone. Kuo, who has reported on several Apple hardware plans in the past, said OpenAI will […]
Metaink uses solar power from space at night
The race to secure power for AI models is reaching new heights. Meta has signed an agreement with startup Overview Energy. This could allow 1,000 satellites to shine infrared light onto solar power plants that power data centers at night. In 2024, Meta’s data centers used more than 18,000 gigawatt hours of electricity. That’s nearly […]
A freshman at Stanford University who wants to rule the world. . . I will try harder after reading this book.
Theo Baker will graduate from Stanford University this spring with something that most seniors don’t have. A book deal, a George Polk Award for investigative reporting as a student journalist, and a front-row seat to explain one of the world’s most romantic educational institutions. His recent book How to Rule the World: An Education in […]
Created by Tim Cook | Tech Crunch
Tim Cook will step down from his position in September after 15 years as Apple’s CEO. On the latest episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, Kirsten Korosec, Sean O’Kane, and I discuss Apple’s big announcement. We looked back at how Apple has changed since Cook took over from Steve Jobs in 2011, and what challenges the […]
TechCrunch Mobility: Confessions of Elon | TechCrunch
Welcome to TechCrunch Mobility. A central hub for news and insight on the future of transportation. To receive this in your inbox, sign up for free here. Just click on TechCrunch Mobility. Tesla’s earnings have ebbed and flowed, with much of it falling into the “expected” category. Investors seemed surprised by the $1.4 billion in […]
Buying this Bay Area home requires human capital
Someone is offering an unusual deal on 13 acres of land in Mill Valley, just north of South Francisco. Homeowner and investment banker Storm Duncan created a LinkedIn page for the home and said he “wanted to trade it.” […] For human justice. ” According to a report in the San Francisco Standard, Duncan described […]
SpeakOn’s dictation device is a good idea, but marred by platform limitations
I always use dictation apps like Wispr Flow, Willow, and Typeless to respond to messages and emails on both my Mac and my phone. But that requires me to dictate my message using my phone’s microphone or AirPods, and they often can’t hear what I’m saying. That’s why when Notta’s SpeakOn invited me to test […]
Anthropic creates a test marketplace for agent-to-agent commerce
In a recent experiment, Anthropic created a confidential marketplace where AI agents represent both buyers and sellers, conducting real transactions for real goods and real money. The company confirmed that the test, called Project Deal, was only a “pilot experiment with a self-selected participant pool” of 69 Anthropic employees who were given a budget of […]