IBM has acquired Seek AI, a startup that offers an AI platform for enterprise data analysis. The acquisition is part of IBM’s strategy to grow its investments in AI, particularly in the enterprise sector. Seek AI’s technology will be integrated into IBM’s Watsonx AI Labs, a new AI accelerator in NYC that aims to bring…
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Elon Musk has announced the rollout of XChat, a new version of X’s direct messaging feature, with support for vanishing messages, encryption, and file sharing. However, the service has faced instability issues and questions have been raised about its security, particularly with Musk’s claim of “Bitcoin-style” encryption. The updated XChat is expected to be available…
A recent bug in compliance company Vanta’s system exposed private data of some of its customers to other Vanta customers. The company has confirmed the incident, stating that it was caused by a product code change and not an intrusion. The affected data includes employee account information, such as names, roles, and configurations of tools…
Tesla has filed new trademark applications for the term “Tesla Robotaxi” after its previous attempts to secure trademarks for its planned self-driving vehicle service hit roadblocks. The company aims to use the trademarks for its autonomous ride-hailing service, related mobile app, and vehicles. Tesla’s applications are pending review by the USPTO, which may take months…
Sahil Lavingia, a well-known Silicon Valley figure, has shared his 55-day experience working as a software engineer for Elon Musk’s DOGE workforce, a temporary government organization formed by President Trump’s executive order. Lavingia’s account provides new insights into the workings of the VA and DOGE, highlighting the challenges of implementing technology in a large government…
GameStop, the struggling video game retail chain, has made a bold move by purchasing $500 million worth of bitcoin, marking a significant shift in its investment strategy. This move comes as the US government, under the Trump administration, is increasingly embracing cryptocurrency, with plans to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. As a result, bitcoin’s price…
Horizon3.ai, a cybersecurity startup, has secured $73 million in a new funding round, valuing the company at over $750 million. The startup provides tools like autonomous penetration testing and has locked down at least $73 million in the new funding round, led by NEA. Horizon3.ai is generating about $30 million in annual recurring revenue and…
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI lab backed by High-Flyer Capital Management, has gone viral after its chatbot app rose to the top of the Apple App Store charts. The lab’s AI models, trained using compute-efficient techniques, have led to questions about the US’s lead in the AI race and the demand for AI chips. DeepSeek’s strong…
Microsoft has started rolling out the beta version of its Copilot for Gaming experience, allowing users to access the assistant in the Xbox app on iOS and Android. The early version of the experience enables users to ask questions about games, receive links to more information, and access their account, play history, and achievements. This…
Netflix’s Chief Product Officer Eunice Kim will be joining TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 to share her insights on transformative growth. Kim, who oversees product strategy and design for Netflix, will discuss the company’s journey from a DVD-by-mail startup to a global streaming giant with over 300 million subscribers. Her talk will cover topics such as content…