OpenAI’s existential questions

On the latest episode of Equity, we discuss OpenAI’s latest acquisitions and whether they address “two big existential problems” for the company.

AI World Models: What Are They And Why Should You Care

World models are getting substantial funding. What is a world model, how does it compare to a large language model, and what are the implications for business?

Before Claude, There Was A Paperclip With Eyes

From the first digital assistants to the AI agents of today. What our relationship with technology feels like in 2026.

Cloud development platform Vercel was hacked
Cloud development platform Vercel was hacked

Vercel, a major development platform that hosts and deploys web apps, was compromised, and the hackers are attempting to sell stolen data. A person claiming to be a member of ShinyHunters, which was behind the recent hack of Rockstar Games, posted some data online, including employee names, email addresses, and activity time stamps. Vercel confirmed […]

The 12-month window

A lot of AI startups exist partly because the foundation models haven’t expanded into their category yet. As many jokingly acknowledge, that won’t last forever.

Palantir posts mini-manifesto denouncing inclusivity and ‘regressive’ cultures

Palantir’s ideological bent has come under more scrutiny as it’s worked with ICE and positioned itself as a defender of “the West.”

TechCrunch Mobility: Uber enters its assetmaxxing era

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

China Writes The AI Companion GDPR For A $30B Market

A $30B AI companion market now has its GDPR moment. China’s new rules cover minors, mental health, and data handling, forcing every platform to rebuild compliance fast.

Surprising Discovery That AI Performs Subliminal Learning And Does So In Mysterious Ways

Newly published research suggests that AI can subliminally learn. This is exciting but also disconcerting. Evil AI could sneakily turn other AI. An AI Insider scoop.

New Anthropic Board Member Signals Healthcare Push

Anthropic adds Vas Narasimhan, boosting healthcare push while LTBT gains majority control over board governance.