Finnish quantum unicorn IQM set to go public
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/23/finnish-quantum-unicorn-iqm-set-to-go-public/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/23/finnish-quantum-unicorn-iqm-set-to-go-public/
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Finnish quantum unicorn IQM set to go public | TechCrunch
Finnish unicorn IQM plans to go public via a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) valuing the company at approximately $1.8 billion — joining the growing cohort of quantum computing companies listed on U.S. stock markets.
Spotify rolls out AI-powered Prompted Playlists to the U.K. and other markets
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/23/spotify-ai-prompted-playlists-uk-markets/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/23/spotify-ai-prompted-playlists-uk-markets/
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Spotify rolls out AI-powered Prompted Playlists to the UK and other markets | TechCrunch
Spotify continues to test its AI-powered “Prompted Playlist” feature, now rolling out the tool to Premium subscribers in the U.K., Ireland, Australia, and Sweden.
Particle’s AI news app listens to podcasts for interesting clips so you you don’t have to
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/23/particles-ai-news-app-listens-to-podcasts-for-interesting-clips-so-you-you-dont-have-to/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/23/particles-ai-news-app-listens-to-podcasts-for-interesting-clips-so-you-you-dont-have-to/
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Particle's AI news app listens to podcasts for interesting clips so you you don't have to | TechCrunch
AI news app Particle can now pull in key moments from podcasts, letting readers instantly play short, relevant clips alongside related stories.
Americans are destroying Flock surveillance cameras
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/23/americans-are-destroying-flock-surveillance-cameras/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/23/americans-are-destroying-flock-surveillance-cameras/
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Americans are destroying Flock surveillance cameras | TechCrunch
While some cities are moving to end their contracts with Flock over its links to ICE, others are taking matters into their own hands.
Google’s Cloud AI lead on the three frontiers of model capability
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/23/googles-cloud-ai-lead-on-the-three-frontiers-of-model-capability/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/23/googles-cloud-ai-lead-on-the-three-frontiers-of-model-capability/
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Google's Cloud AI chief on the three frontiers of model capability | TechCrunch
AI models are pushing against three frontiers at once: raw intelligence, response time, and a third quality you might call "extensibility."
Uber’s new autonomous vehicle division is about survival and opportunity
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/23/uber-autonomous-solutions-av-robotaxi/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/23/uber-autonomous-solutions-av-robotaxi/
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Uber wants to be a Swiss Army Knife for robotaxis | TechCrunch
Uber Autonomous Solutions will see the company selling both software and services for all the tasks associated with operating a robotaxi, self-driving truck, or sidewalk delivery robot business.
Anthropic accuses Chinese AI labs of mining Claude as US debates AI chip exports
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/23/anthropic-accuses-chinese-ai-labs-of-mining-claude-as-us-debates-ai-chip-exports/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/23/anthropic-accuses-chinese-ai-labs-of-mining-claude-as-us-debates-ai-chip-exports/
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Anthropic accuses Chinese AI labs of mining Claude as US debates AI chip exports | TechCrunch
Anthropic accuses DeepSeek, Moonshot, and MiniMax of using 24,000 fake accounts to distill Claude’s AI capabilities, as U.S. officials debate export controls aimed at slowing China’s AI progress.
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Anthropic accuses Chinese AI labs of mining Claude as US debates AI chip exports
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/23/anthropic-accuses-chinese-ai-labs-of-mining-claude-as-us-debates-ai-chip-exports/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/23/anthropic-accuses-chinese-ai-labs-of-mining-claude-as-us-debates-ai-chip-exports/
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Anthropic accuses Chinese AI labs of mining Claude as US debates AI chip exports | TechCrunch
Anthropic accuses DeepSeek, Moonshot, and MiniMax of using 24,000 fake accounts to distill Claude’s AI capabilities, as U.S. officials debate export controls aimed at slowing China’s AI progress.
Ex-Apple team launches Acme Weather, a new take on weather forecasting
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/23/ex-apple-team-launches-acme-weather-a-new-take-on-weather-forecasting/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/23/ex-apple-team-launches-acme-weather-a-new-take-on-weather-forecasting/
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Ex-Apple team launches Acme Weather, a new take on weather forecasting | TechCrunch
The team that sold their last app Dark Sky to Apple are back with Acme Weather, which offers alternative forecasts, rainbow and sunset alerts, and more.
With AI, investor loyalty is (almost) dead: at least a dozen OpenAI VCs now also back Anthropic
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/23/with-ai-investor-loyalty-is-almost-dead-at-least-a-dozen-openai-vcs-now-also-back-anthropic/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/23/with-ai-investor-loyalty-is-almost-dead-at-least-a-dozen-openai-vcs-now-also-back-anthropic/
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With AI, investor loyalty is (almost) dead: At least a dozen OpenAI VCs now also back Anthropic | TechCrunch
While some dual investors are understandable, others were more shocking, and signal the disregard of a longstanding ethical conflict-of-interest rule.
Tesla’s battle with the California Department of Motor Vehicles isn’t over after all
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/23/teslas-battle-with-the-california-department-of-motor-vehicles-isnt-over-after-all/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/23/teslas-battle-with-the-california-department-of-motor-vehicles-isnt-over-after-all/
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Tesla's battle with the California Department of Motor Vehicles isn't over after all | TechCrunch
Tesla has filed a lawsuit against the California DMV in the ongoing battle around Autopilot.
A Meta AI security researcher said an OpenClaw agent ran amok on her inbox
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/23/a-meta-ai-security-researcher-said-an-openclaw-agent-ran-amok-on-her-inbox/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/23/a-meta-ai-security-researcher-said-an-openclaw-agent-ran-amok-on-her-inbox/
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A Meta AI security researcher said an OpenClaw agent ran amok on her inbox | TechCrunch
The viral X post from an AI security researcher reads like satire. But it's really a word of warning about what can go wrong when handing tasks to an AI agent.
Conduent data breach grows, affecting at least 25M people
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/24/conduent-data-breach-grows-affecting-at-least-25m-people/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/24/conduent-data-breach-grows-affecting-at-least-25m-people/
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Conduent data breach grows, affecting at least 25M people | TechCrunch
The number of people affected by a data breach at government contractor giant Conduent is growing, as millions of people continue to receive notices warning them that hackers stole their personal data.
Anthropic launches new push for enterprise agents with plugins for finance, engineering, and design
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/24/anthropic-launches-new-push-for-enterprise-agents-with-plugins-for-finance-engineering-and-design/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/24/anthropic-launches-new-push-for-enterprise-agents-with-plugins-for-finance-engineering-and-design/
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Anthropic launches new push for enterprise agents with plug-ins for finance, engineering, and design | TechCrunch
It's a major opportunity to grow Anthropic’s enterprise client base — and a significant threat to SaaS products currently performing those functions.
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Final 4 days to save up to $680 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/24/final-4-days-to-save-up-to-680-on-your-techcrunch-disrupt-2026-pass/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/24/final-4-days-to-save-up-to-680-on-your-techcrunch-disrupt-2026-pass/
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Final 4 days to save up to $680 on your Disrupt 2026 pass | TechCrunch
Just 4 days left before savings of up to $680 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass end on February 27 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Register here to save.
Oura launches a proprietary AI model focused on women’s health
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/24/oura-launches-a-proprietary-ai-model-focused-on-womens-health/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/24/oura-launches-a-proprietary-ai-model-focused-on-womens-health/
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Oura launches a proprietary AI model focused on women's health | TechCrunch
The model supports questions spanning the full reproductive health spectrum, from early menstrual cycles through menopause.
Meta strikes up to $100B AMD chip deal as it chases ‘personal superintelligence’
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/24/meta-strikes-up-to-100b-amd-chip-deal-as-it-chases-personal-superintelligence/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/24/meta-strikes-up-to-100b-amd-chip-deal-as-it-chases-personal-superintelligence/
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Meta strikes up to $100B AMD chip deal as it chases 'personal superintelligence' | TechCrunch
Meta is buying billions of dollars in AMD AI chips in a multiyear deal tied to a 160 million-share warrant, deepening its push to diversify beyond Nvidia and expand data center capacity.
Ukraine’s startups keep building
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/24/ukraines-startups-keep-building/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/24/ukraines-startups-keep-building/
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Ukraine's startups keep building | TechCrunch
In the four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of their country, Ukrainian startups have done more than survive: they are still building and growing.
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Marquis sues firewall provider SonicWall, alleges security failings with its firewall backup led to ransomware attack
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/24/marquis-sonicwall-lawsuit-ransomware-firewall-breach/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/24/marquis-sonicwall-lawsuit-ransomware-firewall-breach/
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Marquis sues firewall provider SonicWall, alleges security failings with its firewall backup led to ransomware attack | TechCrunch
Fintech giant Marquis is suing its firewall provider SonicWall, claiming that an earlier breach with SonicWall allowed hackers to deploy ransomware on Marquis' network.
YouTube beefs up its $7.99/month Lite subscription with offline downloads and background play
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/24/youtube-beefs-up-its-7-99-month-lite-subscription-with-downloads-and-background-play/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/24/youtube-beefs-up-its-7-99-month-lite-subscription-with-downloads-and-background-play/
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YouTube beefs up its $7.99/month Lite subscription with offline downloads and background play | TechCrunch
Now the only reason to get the full Premium subscription is ad-free music and music videos.