The Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) has reached a milestone in humanoid robotics by demonstrating the first flight of iRonCub3, the world’s first jet-powered flying humanoid robot specifically designed to operate in real-world environments.The Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) has reached a milestone in humanoid robotics by demonstrating the first flight of iRonCub3, the world’s first jet-powered flying humanoid robot specifically designed to operate in real-world environments.[#item_full_content]
Multiplier, founded by ex-Stripe exec, nabs $27.5M to fuel AI-powered accounting roll-ups
Multiplier raised Series A and seed funding from Lightspeed and Ribbit Capital.Multiplier raised Series A and seed funding from Lightspeed and Ribbit Capital.[#item_full_content]
Voi CEO says he’s open to acquiring Bolt’s micromobility business
Frederik Hjelm, CEO of shared micromobility startup Voi, said he sees a path to acquiring the scooter and bike operations of Bolt, the European mobility super-app best known for ride-hailing.Frederik Hjelm, CEO of shared micromobility startup Voi, said he sees a path to acquiring the scooter and bike operations of Bolt, the European mobility super-app best known for ride-hailing.[#item_full_content]
QUT robotics researchers have developed a new robot navigation system that mimics the neural processes of the human brain and uses less than 10% of the energy required by traditional systems.QUT robotics researchers have developed a new robot navigation system that mimics the neural processes of the human brain and uses less than 10% of the energy required by traditional systems.Robotics[#item_full_content]
QUT robotics researchers have developed a new robot navigation system that mimics the neural processes of the human brain and uses less than 10% of the energy required by traditional systems.QUT robotics researchers have developed a new robot navigation system that mimics the neural processes of the human brain and uses less than 10% of the energy required by traditional systems.[#item_full_content]
Seed to Series C: What VCs actually want from AI startups
AI investments hit $110 billion in 2024, and the funding landscape in 2025 is more competitive than ever. For early-stage startups, that means more money in the market, but also more pressure to stand out. At TechCrunch Sessions: AI, Rebecca Bellan sat down with three experienced investors: Jill Chase, Partner at CapitalG; Kanu Gulati, Partner […]AI investments hit $110 billion in 2024, and the funding landscape in 2025 is more competitive than ever. For early-stage startups, that means more money in the market, but also more pressure to stand out. At TechCrunch Sessions: AI, Rebecca Bellan sat down with three experienced investors: Jill Chase, Partner at CapitalG; Kanu Gulati, Partner[#item_full_content]
The AI chatbot Grok spent one day in May 2025 spreading debunked conspiracy theories about “white genocide” in South Africa, echoing views publicly voiced by Elon Musk, the founder of its parent company, xAI.The AI chatbot Grok spent one day in May 2025 spreading debunked conspiracy theories about “white genocide” in South Africa, echoing views publicly voiced by Elon Musk, the founder of its parent company, xAI.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]
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5 days until prices rise! Are you ready to scale or stall? Time’s ticking. Ticket prices for TechCrunch All Stage go up after June 22 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Founders save $210, and investors save $200. Register here to fuel your growth with a discount. Join 1,000 founders and investors on July 15 at Boston’s […]5 days until prices rise! Are you ready to scale or stall? Time’s ticking. Ticket prices for TechCrunch All Stage go up after June 22 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Founders save $210, and investors save $200. Register here to fuel your growth with a discount. Join 1,000 founders and investors on July 15 at Boston’s[#item_full_content]
In the coming years, artificial intelligence (AI) technologies will doubtlessly proliferate, seeping into most corners of U.S. society and transforming economies around the globe. But don’t expect AI to confer a competitive advantage, at least over the long haul, according to a new paper co-authored by University of Utah business scholar Jay Barney.In the coming years, artificial intelligence (AI) technologies will doubtlessly proliferate, seeping into most corners of U.S. society and transforming economies around the globe. But don’t expect AI to confer a competitive advantage, at least over the long haul, according to a new paper co-authored by University of Utah business scholar Jay Barney.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]
Grifin secures $11M to make investing less intimidating for its female user base
Investment app Grifin secured a $11 million Series A funding round.Investment app Grifin secured a $11 million Series A funding round.[#item_full_content]
