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Anthropic, Gamma, and Clay took the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to discuss the hurdles of moving AI products from demo to daily use in large companies.
Reporting: techcrunch.com
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NinjaTech AI Inc. has put its plan to open a network of 24/7 AI-run cafes on hold after discussions with potential partners failed to progress.
Reporting: msn.com
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Vinod Khosla, whose bets on robotics have shaped the sector’s last decade, now says most startups in the space will see their valuations fall by 2030.
Reporting: theinformation.com
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Okta is urging the industry to adopt coordinated safeguards for AI agents.
Reporting: siliconangle.com
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The Tata Trusts have asked Tata Sons’ board to seek a no-objection certificate from the Reserve Bank of India.
Reporting: yourstory.com
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Fireside Ventures has backed Arovia Consumer, a new holding company launched by the founder of a well-known health-focused food brand.
Reporting: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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The Securities and Exchange Commission has granted a five-year exemption for the trading of tokenized equities.
Reporting: siliconangle.com
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The conversation on *theCUBE* this week highlighted two parallel trends.
Reporting: siliconangle.com
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Two of fusion’s most visible startups will share a stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 next month.
Reporting: techcrunch.com
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Boston-based Modulate has raised $25 million to scale its suite of small, audio-native AI models.
Reporting: siliconangle.com, techcrunch.com
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Cybersecurity startup Island has raised $400 million in a Series F round, lifting its valuation to $6.4 billion.
Reporting: msn.com
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Quartermaster has raised another $140 million, according to TechCrunch.
Reporting: techcrunch.com
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