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FERC told grid operators to give data centers a fast lane for interconnections, but it failed to address electricity supply shortages. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/sJHSlUZ

World models are the next big thing in AI beyond LLMs and, with this round, Odyssey has cemented itself as one of the startups to watch. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/gRepSQt

Google has released Android 17 and Wear OS 7, introducing new multitasking features, parental controls, security tools, and smartwatch upgrades. The launch is also accompanied by a Pixel Drop that brings Google’s latest AI models to its devices. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/BwFD2aC

The company said the cuts were part of a restructuring meant to help scale to profitability. Rivian recently pushed back its profitability goal to invest in autonomy. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/UBnmwOa

Respond.io, one of Malaysia startups to watch, uses AI agents to handle high volumes of customer inquiries and charges per convo, not per seat. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/ZxJm7Sn

AI is once again at the heart of a college graduation protest — this time for the technology's use in Google's defense contracts. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/NVS6UrF

The Trump administration's decision that forced Anthropic to pull its latest cybersecurity models could be reactionary, retaliatory, or both, but the message is clear: The AI industry isn't immune from U.S. government interference. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/50k63aq