Technical

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

Meta announced Monday that it's rolling out a wave of new AI features on Facebook, the latest sign of the company's effort to catch up in the AI race and keep users more engaged on the platform. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/beXDgcA

Orbio announces $21 Million Series A in round led by Dawn Capital. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/e3lZQhi