Amazon now lets you design custom merch using AI | TechCrunch
…some type, or to create products featuring a portrait of your dog, Amazon suggests. (Artists whose work has been used to train AI models may be less enthusiastic about this type of…
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Benchmark raises its first-ever growth fund as part of $2B capital raise | TechCrunch
…However, Benchmark’s relatively small fund sizes have likely prevented the firm from investing in capital-intensive AI startups, particularly foundation model makers, whose round sizes often reach into hundreds of millions…
Anthropic and OpenAI are both launching joint ventures for enterprise AI services | TechCrunch
…alternative asset managers to create new channels for enterprise AI deals. The ventures will presumably get preferred sales access to their investors’ portfolio companies, while the investors will capture more value from…
Robinhood now lets your AI agents trade stocks | TechCrunch
…Robinhood says users can connect their AI agents to its Model Context Protocol (MCP) service to do things like analyze concentration risk and sector exposure, execute trades, or look through analyst notes…
Payroll startup Remote says it grew revenue 50% per employee without adding headcount | TechCrunch
…The recently launched Remote MCP an interface based on the Model Context Protocol — a standard that lets AI agents securely interact with external software — grants AI agents and external platforms direct access…
Snap alums unveil Ghost Angels fund | TechCrunch
…Today, the people building companies have much leaner teams, while “founders are launching fast and iterating in public.” “We’re seeing experimentation of different monetization models beyond ads with subscriptions, token [and…
6 kitchen gadgets that make adulting feel easier | TechCrunch
Recently, the biggest trend in kitchen gadgets has been “hands-free” and AI-powered devices that act as automated countertop assistants. There are plenty of devices that exist now for people who…
Stilta raises $10.5M from a16z and YC to help companies rediscover the patents they forgot they had | TechCrunch
…learning models for sports betting. “I’ve always been drawn to solving difficult data problems,” he told TechCrunch. He went on to consulting, where he helped companies with their AI integration strategies…
Zigging when most are zagging, ex-Meta CTO raises $250M climate fund | TechCrunch
…s portfolio reflects that. But in recent years, the sector has become increasingly focused on energy and infrastructure, a shift that has been largely driven by the demands of AI. It’s…
OpenAI files confidentially for IPO, following Anthropic | TechCrunch
…Its AI spending , while not as massive, illustrates how the cost to train large language models can exceed the revenue those models generate — a structural challenge the entire industry is grappling with…