Security Firm Catches Hackers in a Fake Data Trap
A cybercrime group walked right into a security firm’s digital trap. By boasting about stealing synthetic data, they revealed their infrastructure and triggered a law enforcement subpoena.
Category: Startups
Anthropic’s “Do More With Less” Strategy Defies AI Arms Race
While rivals like OpenAI commit trillions to compute, Anthropic is betting on a different path. Co-founder Daniela Amodei argues that doing “more with less” has kept its models among the most powerful for years.
Are We in an AI Bubble? VCs Weigh In on the 2026 Startup Landscape
According to a GeekWire survey, top Seattle investors see clear froth in early-stage AI valuations but reject a catastrophic bubble. They advise founders to ignore hype, focus on real customer problems, and build durable revenue as the market normalizes.
Michael Burry Says He’s Not Short Tesla, Even Though He Hates It
Famed investor Michael Burry, of ‘The Big Short’ fame, has clarified he is not currently shorting Tesla. This comes just after he criticized the company on his Substack, calling its stock overvalued as sales forecasts weaken.
What Europe’s Top Founders Are Really Thinking About for 2026
European founders and VCs are planning for 2026 with resolutions that go beyond business metrics. The common themes? Creating mental space, learning to delegate, and adapting to a new generation’s mindset.
Corti’s IPO is on hold, but its AI is already in hospitals
Danish AI startup Corti won’t go public in 2026, its CEO told CNBC. The company, valued at $260 million, is betting that automating clinical paperwork can overhaul healthcare systems.
Octopus Energy Spins Off Kraken AI in $8.65 Billion Power Play
Octopus Energy is spinning off its AI division, Kraken Technologies, in a massive deal valuing the platform at $8.65 billion. The move raises $1 billion and sets the stage for a potential public listing by mid-2026.
California’s Wealth Tax Plan Has Tech Billionaires Freaking Out
A proposed California ballot measure would tax residents worth over $1 billion a one-time 5% levy on their total assets. Tech founders are warning it would force fire sales, crush startups, and trigger a mass exodus of capital and talent from the state.
The AI-Fueled Startups Vying for TechCrunch’s $100K Prize
TechCrunch has unveiled the 200 startups selected for its Startup Battlefield competition, with the top 20 competing for a $100,000 prize. A closer look at the 14 fintech, real estate, and proptech contenders reveals an industry utterly obsessed with AI automation. From verifying documents to design
The Wildest Deals That Defined a Chaotic 2025
2025 was a year of massive, surprising deals despite global tensions. The US government took a stake in Intel, OpenAI and partners launched a $500B AI project, and Pepsi bought a probiotic soda brand for nearly $2 billion. Here’s what it all means.