Shopify is preparing for AI shopping agents to change everything, exec says
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/16/shopify-is-preparing-for-ai-shopping-agents-to-change-everything-exec-says/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/16/shopify-is-preparing-for-ai-shopping-agents-to-change-everything-exec-says/
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Shopify is preparing for AI shopping agents to change everything, exec says | TechCrunch
Shopify is preparing for an e-commerce transformation via AI shopping agents, says president Harley Finkelstein.
Fuse raises $25M to disrupt aging loan origination systems used by U.S. credit unions
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/16/fuse-raises-25m-to-disrupt-aging-loan-origination-systems-used-by-u-s-credit-unions/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/16/fuse-raises-25m-to-disrupt-aging-loan-origination-systems-used-by-u-s-credit-unions/
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Fuse raises $25M to disrupt aging loan origination systems used by US credit unions | TechCrunch
The startup also announced a $5 million "rescue fund" to help credit unions ditch legacy software for its AI-native platform.
Another deep tech chip startup becomes a unicorn: Frore hits $1.64B
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/16/another-deep-tech-chip-startup-becomes-a-unicorn-frore-hits-1-64b/
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Another deep tech chip startup becomes a unicorn: Frore hits $1.64B | TechCrunch
At Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's urging, Frore developed liquid-cooling tech for chips. That shift helped it raise $143 million.
How to watch Jensen Huang’s Nvidia GTC 2026 keynote — and what to expect
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/16/nvidia-gtc-how-to-watch-jensen-huang-2026-keynote/
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How to watch Jensen Huang’s Nvidia GTC 2026 keynote — and what to expect | TechCrunch
GTC is Nvidia's flagship annual event, where the chipmaker typically announces new products, partnerships, and its vision for the future of computing. Huang's keynote will focus on Nvidia's role in the future of computing and AI.
The dictionary sues OpenAI
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/16/merriam-webster-openai-encyclopedia-brittanica-lawsuit/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/16/merriam-webster-openai-encyclopedia-brittanica-lawsuit/
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The dictionary sues OpenAI | TechCrunch
Encyclopedia Britannica and Merriam-Webster say that OpenAI violated the copyright of almost 100,000 articles by using them for LLM training.
Nvidia’s DLSS 5 uses generative AI to boost photorealism in video games, with ambitions beyond gaming
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/16/nvidias-dlss-5-uses-generative-ai-to-boost-photo-realism-in-video-games-with-ambitions-beyond-gaming/
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Nvidia’s DLSS 5 uses generative AI to boost photorealism in video games, with ambitions beyond gaming | TechCrunch
Nvidia’s new DLSS 5 uses generative AI and structured graphics data to make video games more realistic. CEO Jensen Huang says the approach could eventually spread to other industries.
Elon Musk’s xAI faces child porn lawsuit from minors Grok allegedly undressed
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/16/elon-musks-xai-faces-child-porn-lawsuit-from-minors-grok-allegedly-undressed/
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Elon Musk's xAI faces child porn lawsuit from minors Grok allegedly undressed | TechCrunch
The three plaintiffs are seeking to represent anyone who had real images of them as a minor altered into sexual content by Grok.
Apple acquires video editing software company MotionVFX
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/16/apple-acquires-video-editing-software-company-motionvfx/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/16/apple-acquires-video-editing-software-company-motionvfx/
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Apple acquires video editing software company MotionVFX | TechCrunch
The move could help Apple better compete with Adobe Premiere Pro and the Adobe Creative Cloud suite.
Samsung bets this island startup can tame the grid with software and batteries
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/16/samsung-bets-this-island-startup-can-tame-the-grid-with-software-and-batteries/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/16/samsung-bets-this-island-startup-can-tame-the-grid-with-software-and-batteries/
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Exclusive: Samsung bets this island startup can tame the grid with software and batteries | TechCrunch
GridBeyond's hardware and software coordinates several gigawatts of supply and demand to help balance the flow of electricity on the grid. The idea has attracted investors like Samsung Ventures.
Samsung bets this island startup can tame the grid with software and batteries
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/16/samsung-bets-this-island-startup-can-tame-the-grid-with-software-and-batteries/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/16/samsung-bets-this-island-startup-can-tame-the-grid-with-software-and-batteries/
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Exclusive: Samsung bets this island startup can tame the grid with software and batteries | TechCrunch
GridBeyond's hardware and software coordinates several gigawatts of supply and demand to help balance the flow of electricity on the grid. The idea has attracted investors like Samsung Ventures.
Memories.ai is building the visual memory layer for wearables and robotics
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/16/memories-ai-is-building-the-visual-memory-layer-for-wearables-and-robotics/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/16/memories-ai-is-building-the-visual-memory-layer-for-wearables-and-robotics/
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Memories AI is building the visual memory layer for wearables and robotics | TechCrunch
Memories.ai is building a large visual memory model that can index and retrieve video-recorded memories for physical AI.
Warren presses Pentagon over decision to grant xAI access to classified networks
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/16/warren-presses-pentagon-over-decision-to-grant-xai-access-to-classified-networks/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/16/warren-presses-pentagon-over-decision-to-grant-xai-access-to-classified-networks/
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Warren presses Pentagon over decision to grant xAI access to classified networks | TechCrunch
Sen. Elizabeth Warren noted that Grok, xAI's controversial chatbot, has created harmful outputs for users and poses a potential national security risk.
Jensen just put Nvidia’s Blackwell and Vera Rubin sales projections into the $1 trillion stratosphere
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/16/jensen-just-put-nvidias-blackwell-and-vera-rubin-sales-projections-into-the-1-trillion-stratosphere/
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Jensen Huang just put Nvidia's Blackwell and Vera Rubin sales projections into the $1 trillion stratosphere | TechCrunch
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said he expects $1 trillion worth of orders for the chips.
Nvidia’s version of OpenClaw could solve its biggest problem: security
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/16/nvidias-version-of-openclaw-could-solve-its-biggest-problem-security/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/16/nvidias-version-of-openclaw-could-solve-its-biggest-problem-security/
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Nvidia's version of OpenClaw could solve its biggest problem: security | TechCrunch
Nvidia announced an open enterprise AI agent platform, called NemoClaw, that is built off of viral OpenClaw.
SEC eyes shift to twice-yearly earnings reports
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/16/sec-eyes-shift-to-twice-yearly-earnings-reports/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/16/sec-eyes-shift-to-twice-yearly-earnings-reports/
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SEC eyes shift to twice-yearly earnings reports | TechCrunch
The SEC is working on a proposal to allow public companies to release earnings reports twice a year instead of quarterly, per the WSJ.
Picsart now allows creators to ‘hire’ AI assistants through agent marketplace
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/16/picsart-now-allows-creators-to-hire-ai-assistants-through-agent-marketplace/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/16/picsart-now-allows-creators-to-hire-ai-assistants-through-agent-marketplace/
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Picsart now allows creators to 'hire' AI assistants through agent marketplace | TechCrunch
Picsart's AI agent marketplace will launch with four agents, then add more agents each week.
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Gecko Robotics lands the largest U.S. Navy robotics deal yet
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/17/gecko-robotics-lands-the-largest-u-s-navy-robotics-deal-yet/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/17/gecko-robotics-lands-the-largest-u-s-navy-robotics-deal-yet/
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Gecko Robotics lands the largest U.S. Navy robotics deal yet | TechCrunch
Gecko Robotics inked a five-year deal to help the U.S. Navy monitor and predict needed maintenance on its fleet of ships.
Amazon adds 1-hour and 3-hour delivery options in the US
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/17/amazon-adds-1-hour-and-3-hour-delivery-options-in-the-us/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/17/amazon-adds-1-hour-and-3-hour-delivery-options-in-the-us/
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Amazon adds 1-hour and 3-hour delivery options in the US | TechCrunch
The e-commerce giant is making more than 90,000 items available via this new delivery system. If an item can be delivered to a user within one or three hours, they'll see a label saying so next to that item on the Amazon app.
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World launches tool to verify humans behind AI shopping agents
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/17/world-launches-tool-to-verify-humans-behind-ai-shopping-agents/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/17/world-launches-tool-to-verify-humans-behind-ai-shopping-agents/
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World launches tool to verify humans behind AI shopping agents | TechCrunch
As AI agents take the reins for online shoppers, Sam Altman's unconventional startup is looking to expand its verification offerings to support agentic commerce.
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AI’s ‘boys’ club’ could widen the wealth gap for women, says Rana el Kaliouby
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/17/ais-boys-club-could-widen-the-wealth-gap-for-women-says-rana-el-kaliouby/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/17/ais-boys-club-could-widen-the-wealth-gap-for-women-says-rana-el-kaliouby/
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AI's 'boys' club' could widen the wealth gap for women, says Rana el Kaliouby | TechCrunch
AI investor Rana el Kaliouby warns that if women are shut out of AI funding and leadership, the consequences will be grim.
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