OpenAI says it will no longer train its AI models on the live internet, citing “significant risks”
AI summary OpenAI will stop training AI models on live internet due to risks, using cached data instead.
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Hottest toy for Christmas? Nvidia CEO plays with adorable Microduck robots, 20,000 sell
AI summary Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's viral video with Microducks led to 20,000 preorders, making them a top Christmas toy.
VCs, Superhuman Mail founder share red flags about product-market fit
AI summary VCs and Superhuman Mail founder warn about inflated revenue metrics and challenges in achieving product-market fit.
TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 roundtables: Go deeper on the challenges founders are solving right now
AI summary TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 will feature roundtables on challenges like AI, enterprise sales, and building new categories.
Carta and NewView partner, hoping to entice more startups to let employees sell shares early
AI summary Carta and NewView partner to simplify tender offers, helping startups provide early liquidity to employees.
From Toast to Bessemer: Who founders will hear from at TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026
AI summary TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 will feature Steve Fredette of Toast discussing company evolution and scaling.
Agent cloud startup Daytona hits $1B valuation backed by FirstMark and a who’s who of angels
AI summary Daytona Platforms raised $60 million at a $1 billion valuation, led by FirstMark Growth, with participation from notable angels and firms.
Commonwealth Fusion Systems gets $85M to build better fusion-ready semiconductors
AI summary Commonwealth Fusion Systems receives $85M to develop fusion-ready semiconductors and power electronics.
What some of Anthropic’s backers are reportedly worth before its IPO
AI summary Several investors in Anthropic have seen significant gains as the company approaches its IPO, with stakes worth billions.
Lab testing giant Quest Diagnostics confirms patients’ personal and health data was compromised during breach
AI summary Quest Diagnostics confirms a data breach affecting patient health information, with unauthorized access to records.
Oura sues rival Ultrahuman again, threatening its U.S. smart ring comeback
Oura alleges in its newest lawsuit that Ultrahuman's Ring Pro infringes two of its patents.
Uber rival inDrive eyes 2027 robotaxi tests in Central Asia with Pony.ai and Nvidia
AI summary inDrive partners with Pony.ai and Nvidia to test robotaxis in Kazakhstan by 2027, aiming for driverless rides.
Left alone with nothing to do, AI agents started playing
AI summary AI agents on a virtual island invented their own challenges, showing playful behavior that may aid future robot learning.
Mark Zuckerberg’s creative plan to pay California’s proposed billionaire tax without losing control of Meta
AI summary Meta approved non-voting Class C stock to help Zuckerberg pay California's proposed billionaire tax without losing control.
Warhound raises $200M to engineer war dogs and arm them with Anduril gear
AI summary Warhound, a new company, raised $200M to engineer war dogs for the U.S. military and law enforcement with Anduril gear.
As blockchain investing falls out of vogue, a16z Crypto rebrands as a16z Frontier
AI summary Andreessen Horowitz rebrands its crypto unit to a16z Frontier, expanding focus to emerging tech like AI and robotics.
OpenAI working on new $30B raise at $1.25T valuation ahead of IPO
AI summary OpenAI is raising $30B at $1.25T valuation, delaying IPO. UAE investors and Coatue lead the round.
Rivian buys world model startup to accelerate self-driving ambitions
AI summary Rivian acquires UK startup Third Dimension to enhance self-driving tech using AI for 3D world creation.
Arc browser sunsets December 22 as The Browser Company doubles down on Dia
AI summary The Browser Company is ending Arc on Dec 22, 2026, focusing on AI browser Dia. Users will lose features and access over time.
The secret to fast startup growth isn’t early sales, top names in tech say
AI summary Tech leaders say early sales don't guarantee startup success; focus on repeatable strategies and product-market fit.
1Password launches a way for AI agents to log in on your behalf without seeing your password
AI summary 1Password introduces a tool allowing AI agents to log in without seeing passwords, using digital keys and user confirmation.
Canva releases its first image generation model
AI summary Canva released Canva Craft, an image generation model designed to compete with tech giants, offering precise image creation and editing.
OpenAI makes its Jev competitor widely available as decision model competition heats up
AI summary OpenAI launched its Decisions API, a fast and low-cost decision model, competing with TypeSafe's Jev model.
Microsoft’s Mustafa Suleyman says its AI outperforms doctors on hard cases as he chases ‘medical superintelligence’
AI summary Microsoft's AI diagnosed complex cases 83% of the time, outperforming doctors' 36% accuracy in a study.
Former OpenAI science lead launches Warp Science to automate wet labs with robots
AI summary Kevin Weil launches Warp Sciences to automate lab work with robots, raising $215 million.
Elon Musk made a $1 billion investment in Skydance, report says
AI summary Elon Musk invested $1 billion in Skydance, according to a report.
Chinese hackers spied on thousands of companies after breaching IT giant ConnectWise
AI summary Chinese hackers spied on thousands of companies after breaching ConnectWise's cloud service, using AI to hack 2,250 organizations rapidly.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Startup Battlefield 200: Celebrating outstanding achievements
AI summary TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 featured 200 startups, with Intero Biosystems winning the $100,000 prize.
Uber puts all 30,000 employees on ChatGPT Work
AI summary Uber has expanded its use of ChatGPT Work to all 30,000 employees, following a pilot with 1,000 staff earlier this year.
Tesla is prepping a Cybercab onslaught
AI summary Tesla plans to expand its Cybercab service to Dallas and other cities, aiming to challenge robotaxi leader Waymo.