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25 February 2026 Vol 19

The White House wants AI companies to cover rate hikes. Most have already said they would.

The White House wants AI companies to cover rate hikes. Most have already said they would.

The proliferation of AI data centers plugging into the national electrical grid has helped increase consumer electricity prices, driving up…
Alphabet-owned robotics software company Intrinsic joins Google

Alphabet-owned robotics software company Intrinsic joins Google

Google is moving further into physical AI by bringing a familiar robotics software platform under its wing. Alphabet-owned Intrinsic, which…
An accountant won a big jackpot on Kalshi by betting against DOGE

An accountant won a big jackpot on Kalshi by betting against DOGE

When Alan Cole saw Elon Musk fans eagerly bidding up a contract on the prediction market Kalshi that the Department…
Wearable startup CUDIS launches a new health ring line with an AI-fueled ‘coach’

Wearable startup CUDIS launches a new health ring line with an AI-fueled ‘coach’

Wearables startup CUDIS is launching its newest series of health rings this week. The updated ring comes equipped with a…
Waymo to begin testing in Chicago and Charlotte

Waymo to begin testing in Chicago and Charlotte

Waymo is bringing its robotaxis to Chicago and Charlotte as part of its push to continue scaling autonomous vehicles, the…
Gemini can now automate some multi-step tasks on Android

Gemini can now automate some multi-step tasks on Android

Google on Wednesday announced a series of updates to its Gemini AI-powered features on the Android operating system, the most…
OpenAI COO says ads will be ‘an iterative process’

OpenAI COO says ads will be ‘an iterative process’

Last month, OpenAI said that it is going to introduce ads to users of the free and Go tiers in…
OpenClaw creator’s advice to AI builders is to be more playful and allow yourself time to improve

OpenClaw creator’s advice to AI builders is to be more playful and allow yourself time to improve

Peter Steinberger, the creator of the viral AI agent OpenClaw, who has since been hired by OpenAI, has some advice…
Apply to take the stage at Founder Summit 2026

Apply to take the stage at Founder Summit 2026

If you’ve built, backed, or operated inside high-growth startups, your experience could shape how the next wave of founders scales. On June 9 in Boston, TechCrunch Founder Summit…
About 12% of U.S. teens turn to AI for emotional support or advice

About 12% of U.S. teens turn to AI for emotional support or advice

AI chatbots have become embedded in the lives of American teenagers, according to a report published Tuesday by the Pew…