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.
Stripe’s valuation soars 74% to $159 billion
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/24/stripes-valuation-soars-74-to-159-billion/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/24/stripes-valuation-soars-74-to-159-billion/
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Stripe's valuation soars 74% to $159 billion | TechCrunch
Stripe has conducted another tender offer, where employees sell shares. Investors include Thrive Capital, Coatue, a16z, and Stripe itself.
Spotify and Liquid Death release a limited-edition speaker shaped like… an urn?
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/24/spotify-and-liquid-death-release-a-limited-edition-speaker-shaped-like-an-urn/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/24/spotify-and-liquid-death-release-a-limited-edition-speaker-shaped-like-an-urn/
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Spotify and Liquid Death release a limited-edition speaker shaped like … an urn? | TechCrunch
Spotify and Liquid Death launched what might be the wildest product of the year: a speaker shaped like a urn.
Treasury sanctions Russian zero-day broker accused of buying exploits stolen from U.S. defense contractor
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/24/treasury-sanctions-russian-zero-day-broker-accused-of-buying-exploits-stolen-from-u-s-defense-contractor/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/24/treasury-sanctions-russian-zero-day-broker-accused-of-buying-exploits-stolen-from-u-s-defense-contractor/
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Treasury sanctions Russian zero-day broker accused of buying exploits stolen from US defense contractor | TechCrunch
The U.S. Treasury announced it was imposing sanctions against a Russian broker of zero-day exploits, its founder and two affiliates, citing a threat to U.S. national security. Another affiliated zero-day broker in the United Arab Emirates was also sanctioned.
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Google adds a way to create automated workflows to Opal
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/24/google-adds-a-way-to-create-automated-workflows-to-opal/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/24/google-adds-a-way-to-create-automated-workflows-to-opal/
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Google adds a way to create automated workflows to Opal | TechCrunch
The company said that a new agent being introduced in Opal will allow users to create mini-apps that can let them plan and execute tasks using text prompts.
Instagram’s TV app is launching on Google TV devices
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/24/instagrams-tv-app-is-launching-on-google-tv-devices/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/24/instagrams-tv-app-is-launching-on-google-tv-devices/
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Instagram's TV app is launching on Google TV devices | TechCrunch
By bringing Reels to TV, Instagram is looking to better compete with YouTube, which largely dominates the TV space.
Instagram head pressed on lengthy delay to launch teen safety features, like a nudity filter, court filing reveals
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/24/instagram-head-pressed-on-lengthy-delay-to-launch-teen-safety-features-like-a-nudity-filter-court-filing-reveals/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/24/instagram-head-pressed-on-lengthy-delay-to-launch-teen-safety-features-like-a-nudity-filter-court-filing-reveals/
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Instagram head pressed on lengthy delay to launch teen safety features, like a nudity filter, court filing reveals | TechCrunch
An email chain with Instagram head Adam Mosseri indicated the company was aware of teen safety issues in DMs in 2018, but didn't launch its unwanted-nudity filter until 2024.
Discord delays global rollout of age verification after backlash
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/24/discord-delays-global-rollout-of-age-verification-after-backlash/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/24/discord-delays-global-rollout-of-age-verification-after-backlash/
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Discord delays global rollout of age verification after backlash | TechCrunch
The company added that 90% of users won’t need to verify their age and will be able to keep using Discord as usual.
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Anthropic won’t budge as Pentagon escalates AI dispute
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/24/anthropic-wont-budge-as-pentagon-escalates-ai-dispute/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/24/anthropic-wont-budge-as-pentagon-escalates-ai-dispute/
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Anthropic won’t budge as Pentagon escalates AI dispute | TechCrunch
The Pentagon has given Anthropic until Friday to loosen AI guardrails or face potential penalties, escalating a high-stakes dispute that raises questions about government leverage, vendor dependence, and investor confidence in defense tech.
CarGurus data breach affects 12.5 million accounts
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/24/cargurus-data-breach-affects-12-5-million-accounts/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/24/cargurus-data-breach-affects-12-5-million-accounts/
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CarGurus data breach affects 12.5 million accounts | TechCrunch
Automotive marketplace CarGurus was the target of a data breach in which the names, email addresses, phone numbers, and physical addresses of millions of customers were stolen.