OpenAI COO Brad Lightcap Departs to Pursue New Ventures
Brad Lightcap, OpenAI's longtime chief operating officer, is leaving the company to start something new, marking a significant leadership change at the AI giant.
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Kyoto Fusioneering Begins Work on Key Fusion Power Plant Component
Kyoto Fusioneering, a Japanese startup, has started developing a critical fuel system component for future fusion power plants, backed by a new grant.
Beyond the Smartphone: Panos Panay to Unveil Amazon’s Next Vision at Disrupt 2026
Amazon’s Panos Panay will deliver an exclusive keynote at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, sharing his vision for the post-smartphone era.
Rippling Strikes Back: Countersues Tiny Startup Runlayer Over Trade Secrets
Rippling has filed a countersuit against Runlayer, escalating a legal battle over alleged idea theft and trade secret misappropriation.
Sila Secures $1.4B Pentagon Loan to Boost Battery Production in Washington
Battery materials startup Sila lands a $1.4 billion U.S. Department of Defense loan to expand its Washington State factory, meeting rising military demand for advanced batteries.
OpenAI Urges Texas Governor to Champion Responsible AI Infrastructure
OpenAI has written to Governor Greg Abbott, emphasizing the need for reliable and transparent AI infrastructure development in Texas to benefit all residents.
Amazon's Texas Data Center Power Plant Could Become the Largest U.S. Climate Polluter
Amazon's planned on-site power plant for a Texas data center may become the biggest source of climate pollution in the U.S., raising environmental concerns.
AI-Focused M&A Deals Are 'Weakening' the Games Investment Landscape, Analyst Says
A new S&P report reveals that AI-focused M&A deals are diverting investment away from traditional gaming, weakening the sector's funding environment.
SpaceX's Terafab in Texas to Use Natural Gas Power, Not Tesla Solar
SpaceX and Tesla are constructing a massive semiconductor fabrication facility in Texas, which will be powered by natural gas plants rather than Tesla's solar panels.
Cloudflare Unveils Kitesurf: A Browser Engineered for AI Agents
Cloudflare introduces Kitesurf, a cloud-hosted browser tailored for AI agents, promising lower compute usage than Chromium for automation tasks.