Mira Murati steps back into the spotlight, carefully
TechCrunch AI9 days agoCommentaryTechCrunch argues that staying quiet has diminishing returns in the current AI environment. At some point, founders and companies may need to create enough noise to remind the market they still exist. The “carefully” framing suggests Murati’s return to public attention is measured rather than a full promotional push.
Lovable signs multi-year deal with Google Cloud to up usage 5x, source says
TechCrunch AI10 days agoBusinessTechCrunch AI reports that Lovable and Google signed an expanded multi-year agreement. The deal reportedly includes a fivefold expansion of Lovable’s footprint on Google Cloud. It also includes expanded access to Anthropic Claude, though the article does not specify contract value, timing, exact Claude usage, or any immediate product changes for users.
Tech companies desperately want to film you doing chores
The Verge AI16 days agoEthicsThe Verge reports that AI training startup Shift is offering to clean New Yorkers’ homes for free, with plans to expand to cities including London. The catch is that Shift wants footage of people doing chores and cleaning at home. The story highlights how tech companies are seeking real-world household data for AI and robotics training, raising questions about privacy and consent in domestic spaces.
Anthropic raises $65B, nears $1T valuation ahead of IPO★ 78
TechCrunch AI17 days agoBusinessAnthropic has closed a $65 billion Series H round at a $965 billion post-money valuation. The TechCrunch report says this could be the AI startup’s final private fundraise before a highly anticipated IPO. The news is primarily a business and capital markets signal, highlighting investor appetite for leading AI companies at near-trillion-dollar valuations.