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SpaceX says it may issue ‘significant’ equity in ‘future transactions’

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SpaceX warns investors of future dilution, adding fuel to Tesla merger rumors | TechCrunch

The company added a warning to prospective investors that a major dilution could be in the cards after it goes public.

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This AI weather startup is out-forecasting government agencies

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This AI weather startup is out-forecasting government agencies | TechCrunch

WindBorne benefits from its unique combination of model-building and data collection. The company now has about 400 balloons in flight gathering se...

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DuckDuckGo makes its ‘no-AI’ search engine easier to access as its traffic booms

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DuckDuckGo makes its 'no-AI' search engine easier to access as its traffic booms | TechCrunch

Alternative search engine DuckDuckGo launches 'no AI' web extensions for Chrome and Firefox users.

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Revolut rolls out services to thousands of users in India ahead of broader launch

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Revolut rolls out services to thousands of users in India ahead of broader launch | TechCrunch

The British fintech has built a waitlist of about 450,000 users in India as it prepares for a broader launch.

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Strava declares war on scrapers ahead of IPO

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Strava declares war on scrapers ahead of IPO | TechCrunch

To stop scraping, the company is increasing security around its website and will now only allow authenticated users to view certain data. Earlier, ...

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Unastella, a South Korean rocket startup that launched from home, raises $24M

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Unastella, a South Korean rocket startup that launched from home, raises $24M | TechCrunch

The Seoul-based rocket startup is developing its own launch vehicles and engines.

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Erin Brockovich takes aim at data center secrecy

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Erin Brockovich takes aim at data center secrecy | TechCrunch

Environmental activist Erin Brockovich has a new mission.

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This weekend’s two biggest movies were both directed by YouTubers

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This weekend’s two biggest movies were both directed by YouTubers | TechCrunch

The YouTube-to-prestige-horror pipeline is looking very strong.

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‘This is fine’ artist KC Green reaches agreement with AI startup Artisan

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‘This is fine’ artist KC Green reaches agreement with AI startup Artisan | TechCrunch

The startup has apparently taken down the ads using KC Green's "This is fine" meme.

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TechCrunch Mobility: It doesn’t matter that people hate the Ferrari Luce

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TechCrunch Mobility: It doesn't matter that people hate the Ferrari Luce | TechCrunch

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part.

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Making sense of the debate over AI psychosis

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Making sense of the debate over AI psychosis | TechCrunch

On the latest episode of Equity, we debate whether tech CEOs are "uniquely prone to AI psychosis."

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Black founders raise highest amount of quarterly funding since 2022, but there’s a catch

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Black founders raise highest amount of quarterly funding since 2022, but there's a catch | TechCrunch

Speaking to TechCrunch, Crunchbase’s head of research Gené Teare said the factors holding back Black founders include “access to networks, rel...

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What happens in Vega$: steroids, swimmers, and a billion-dollar hustle

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What happens in Vega$: Steroids, swimmers, and a billion-dollar hustle | TechCrunch

The Enhanced Games — a singular sporting competition where a majority of the athletes were on performance-enhancing drugs — may herald a new bu...

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SoftBank says it will invest up to €75 billion to build French data centers

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SoftBank says it will invest up to €75B to build French data centers | TechCrunch

The goal, the firm said, is to develop and operate up to 5 gigawatts of additional data center capacity.

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This weekend’s two biggest movies were both directed by YouTubers

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This weekend’s two biggest movies were both directed by YouTubers | TechCrunch

The YouTube-to-prestige-horror pipeline is looking very strong.

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Snap alums unveil Ghost Angels fund

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Snap alums unveil Ghost Angels fund | TechCrunch

A group of 20 Snap alumni has come together to launch a fund called Ghost Angels to back the next generation of social media.

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‘What a joke’: Github Copilot’s new token-based billing spurs consternation among devs

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'What a joke': GitHub Copilot's new token-based billing spurs consternation among devs | TechCrunch

The golden age of Microsoft's GitHub Copilot appears to be at an end.

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Meta is reportedly developing an AI pendant

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Meta is reportedly developing an AI pendant | TechCrunch

Meta seems to be making big bets on AI-powered hardware.

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I put Google’s 24/7 AI assistant Gemini Spark to work, and it’s actually pretty useful

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I put Google's 24/7 AI assistant Gemini Spark to work, and it's actually pretty useful | TechCrunch

Gemini Spark helps automate everyday tasks, from inbox summaries to local event planning, but it’s unclear why Google made it a separate product.

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The groupthink boom: what three top VCs really think about the AI frenzy

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The groupthink boom: what 3 top VCs really think about the AI frenzy | TechCrunch

"If you're 22 years old in San Francisco and building something in AI, there may be a seed term sheet in your inbox — but if you're 19,...