13 m. ago Report: OpenAI plans to shift compute needs from Microsoft to SoftBank

OpenAI is forecasting a major shift in the next five years around who it gets most of its computing power from, The Information reported on Friday. By 2030, OpenAI expects to get three-quarters of its data center capacity from Stargate, a project that’s expected to be heavily financed by SoftBank, one of OpenAI’s newest financial […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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69 m. ago This New Drug Could Help End the HIV Epidemic—but US Funding Cuts Are Killing Its Rollout

Lenacapavir, a twice yearly injection that prevents HIV transmission, was named the breakthrough medicine of 2024. But without US foreign aid dollars, its delivery to millions worldwide is under threat.

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76 m. ago Sakana walks back claims that its AI can dramatically speed up model training

This week, Sakana AI, a Nvidia-backed startup that’s raised hundreds of millions of dollars from VC firms, made a remarkable claim. The company said it had created an AI system, the AI CUDA Engineer, that could effectively speed up the training of certain AI models by a factor of up to 100x. The only problem […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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89 m. ago Green peas, Washington pumpkins bring increased value in 2024

Green peas, Washington pumpkins bring increased value in 2024  Capital Press

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2 h. ago Washington state representative seeks updated information on cattle emissions

Washington state representative seeks updated information on cattle emissions  RFD-TV

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2 h. ago Crypto exchange Bybit says it was hacked and lost around $1.4 billion

Crypto exchange Bitby disclosed a breach that that amounts to a loss of $1.4 billion, the largest crypto theft of all time. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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2 h. ago Crypto exchange Bybit says it was hacked and lost around $1.4B

Crypto exchange Bitby disclosed a breach that that amounts to a loss of $1.4 billion, the largest crypto theft of all time. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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2 h. ago VA gubernatorial candidate mocks Carville for saying she’ll lose, reminds him of failed 2024 prediction

After pundit James Carville predicted she will lose the Virginia governor's race, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, R-Va., reminded him how wrong his 2024 presidential prediction was.

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2 h. ago The real reason why oil and gas companies are bullish on carbon capture

Occidental CEO Vicki Hollub compared using CO2 in enhanced oil recovery to fracking, the technology that sent U.S. oil and gas production skyrocketing. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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3 h. ago How automotive exec Crystal Brown founded CircNova, an AI drug discovery biotech

Tiny Michigan biotech startup CircNova has raised a $3.3 million seed round for its technology that uses AI to target so-called “circular RNA.” The development holds promise as a new method to quickly develop therapies for conditions that currently have no drug treatments. The new funding is also a victory lap for co-founder and CEO […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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4 h. ago Five of the most important fintech VCs investing heavily in the sector

Global investing in fintech startups is starting to see an uptick. Just this week, KPMG issued its Pulse of Fintech report for the second half of 2024. In the fourth quarter of 2024, investment climbed to $25.9 billion from $18 billion in the third quarter, according to KPMG. Granted, this is not the enthusiasm of […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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4 h. ago Former 'Squad' members announce new podcast after losing primaries in 2024

Former Reps. Cori Bush, D-M.O., and Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., have announced their new podcast with progressive pundit Mehdi Hassan's media company Zeteo on Thursday.

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4 h. ago Apply to Speak at TechCrunch Sessions: AI before the deadline

AI Innovators, seize your moment! Have insights that could inspire 1,200 AI founders, investors, and enthusiasts eager to advance the future of AI? Take center stage, influence the AI conversation, and exchange ideas at TechCrunch Sessions: AI on June 5 at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall. We’re gathering top AI visionaries from the startup world to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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5 h. ago A huge trove of leaked Black Basta chat logs expose the ransomware gang’s key members and victims

A leaker allegedly published the leaked internal messages after the group allegedly targeted Russian banks © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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5 h. ago TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Lowest prices of the year end in 7 days

You read that headline correctly! The best deals for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 tickets are about to end in just 7 days. Save up to $1,130 on individual passes and up to 30% on group tickets. Don’t wait — these offers end on February 28 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Join us in celebrating 20 years of […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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5 h. ago Three reasons every founder and VC should be at TechCrunch All Stage 2025

From idea to IPO — where are you on your startup journey? If any of that sounds like you — or if you’re in between stages and ready to level up — TechCrunch All Stage 2025 (formerly Early Stage) is the place to be. Join 1,200 founders to exchange ideas and meet the right VC […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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6 h. ago Multiple pot shop smash and grabs shut down Seattle street, cause gas leak

Multiple pot shop smash and grabs shut down Seattle street, cause gas leak  FOX 13 Seattle

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6 h. ago Elon Musk’s DOGE comes for agency that regulates autonomous vehicles

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is firing nearly half of a small government team that regulates autonomous vehicles, the Washington Post reported. The firings are part of a broader 10% reduction at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as a result of firings of probationary workers and buyout offers, the Post reported, citing […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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7 h. ago Seattle Seahawks receive middling final grade for 2024 campaign

Seattle Seahawks receive middling final grade for 2024 campaign  Sports Illustrated

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8 h. ago California regulators suggest ending rooftop solar subsidies for homeowners

California regulators suggest ending rooftop solar subsidies for homeowners  San Francisco Chronicle

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