Manus Seeks $4B Valuation in $500M Fundraise
Chinese AI startup Manus is seeking $500 million at a $4 billion valuation as it resumes independent operations, according to The Wall Street Journal.
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Microsoft Exec Calls AI Scraping Largest Theft of Labor in Human History
Microsoft's Brent Hecht called scraping news for AI training 'the largest theft of labor in human history,' as internal documents show the company's awareness of its impact on journalism.
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Emerald AI, Google, Nvidia, and Anthropic Form Grid Coalition for More Data Centers
Emerald AI, Google, Nvidia, and Anthropic have formed the AI Energy Management Alliance to secure grid space for more data centers, potentially adding 100 gigawatts of capacity.
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Exhibit Tables Close Tomorrow
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Amazon Launches AI-Powered Hiring Tool Amazon Connect Talent
Amazon announced Amazon Connect Talent, an AI hiring solution that can process thousands of candidates daily, helping reduce time-to-hire for quality candidates in industries like retail and logistics.
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Treble Raises $18 Million to Power Voice AI Simulation
Iceland-based startup Treble secured $18 million in Series A funding, bringing its total raise to over $40 million since 2020.
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Explores AI as Co-Founder in Startups
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will examine how AI agents are reshaping early-stage hiring, with Gusto, Insight Partners, and Leland discussing the shift at the event.
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Final Call for Exhibit Tables
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is set for October 13-15 in San Francisco, with 10,000+ attendees expected to gather for startup discoveries and networking opportunities.
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Introduces New VCs for Startup Battlefield 200
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, running October 13-15 in San Francisco, will feature 200 startups competing in Startup Battlefield, a key event for early-stage innovation.
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Cohere and Aleph Alpha Form Transatlantic AI Partnership
Cohere and Aleph Alpha signed a definitive business combination agreement, creating the first transatlantic sovereign AI solution with regulatory approval pending.
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Gates Foundation Invests $1 Billion in AI Access for Health, Education, and Agriculture
The Gates Foundation announced a $1 billion investment over two years to expand AI access in health, education, and agriculture, aiming to bridge the global digital divide.