In a clear sign of the intense demand, or hype, for AI startups, Emergent, an Indian startup building an AI “vibe-coding” platform, has raised $70 million. This comes less than four months after it raised a $23 million Series A…
Netflix is launching a new feature that will allow users to interact with live content through voting. The option will debut with the premiere of the live-streamed talent show “Star Search” on January 20. Subscribers can vote by either selecting…
The intense demand and hype surrounding AI startups is clearly illustrated by the rapid fundraising of Emergent, an Indian company building an AI “vibe-coding” platform. The startup has raised $70 million in a Series B round less than four months…
In an effort to sweeten the pot for Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders, Netflix has revised its offer. The streaming giant is now proposing an all-cash deal for shares, moving away from the original cash-and-stock agreement struck with the WBD board.…
Meta’s Oversight Board is examining a case focused on the company’s ability to permanently disable user accounts. Permanent bans are a drastic action. They lock people out of their profiles, memories, and friend connections. For creators and businesses, a ban…
Private equity firm Everstone Capital is merging India’s Wingify with France’s AB Tasty to create a new digital experience optimization company. The combined business will generate over $100 million in annual revenue and serve more than 4,000 customers globally. This…
The AI industry entered 2025 with strong momentum. According to our count at TechCrunch, 49 startups raised funding rounds worth $100 million or more in 2024. Within that group, three companies raised more than one mega-round, and seven companies raised…
The AI industry entered 2025 with strong momentum. According to a TechCrunch count, 49 startups raised funding rounds worth $100 million or more in 2024. Within that group, three companies raised more than one mega-round, and seven companies raised rounds…
BioticsAI, the winner of TechCrunch Disrupt Battlefield 2023, announced on Monday that it has received FDA clearance for its AI software designed to detect fetal abnormalities in ultrasound images. The product was envisioned by founder and CEO Robhy Bustami, who…
BioticsAI, the winner of TechCrunch Disrupt Battlefield 2023, announced on Monday that it has received FDA clearance for its AI software designed to detect fetal abnormalities in ultrasound images. The product was envisioned by founder and CEO Robhy Bustami, who…
