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Anthropic’s real-money agent marketplace reveals urgent gaps in AI autonomy governance

In a recent experiment, Anthropic created a classified marketplace where AI agents represented both buyers and sellers, striking real deals for real goods and real money.

TechCrunch·April 25, 2026

TECHNOLOGY

X-energy and Fervo Energy signal climate tech’s IPO comeback

Nuclear startup X-energy went public, geothermal startup Fervo is about to. Could this be the moment that climate tech investors have been waiting for?

TechCrunch·April 25, 2026

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Cohere and Aleph Alpha’s sovereign AI bet against American dominance

Canadian AI startup Cohere is taking over Germany-based Aleph Alpha with support from Lidl’s owner, Schwarz Group. With the blessing of their governments, the companies intend to offer a sovereign alternative to enterprises in an AI landscape dominated by American players.

TechCrunch·April 25, 2026

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Tokyo’s industrial depth could reshape Asia’s tech conference hierarchy

SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 has four tightly defined technology domains, each backed by live demonstrations, dedicated exhibit floors, and sessions featuring the people actually building and funding these technologies globally.

TechCrunch·April 25, 2026

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Lachy Groom’s India bet signals a shift in domestic staffing startup strategy

This round, should it occur, would double the house-help startup's valuation in a matter of weeks.

TechCrunch·April 25, 2026

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Palantir expands federal footprint with IRS financial crime unit

The IRS has used Palantir's software since at least 2018, The Intercept reports.

TechCrunch·April 24, 2026

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Cohere’s Aleph Alpha merger targets enterprise AI’s second phase

Cohere, the Canada-based AI company that makes AI tools for businesses in regulated industries, announced Friday it would merge with Aleph Alpha, a German company that also builds AI systems for businesses and governments.

TechCrunch·April 24, 2026

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Series bets iMessage can solve social networking’s cold start problem

Series, a social networking app that's grown popular on college campuses, announced a $5.1 million pre-seed round from some big names in tech.

TechCrunch·April 24, 2026

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Advanced nuclear’s IPO moment tests investor appetite beyond hype

Investors flocked to nuclear power startup X-energy in its first day of public trading on the Nasdaq.

TechCrunch·April 24, 2026

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Bret Taylor’s Sierra acquires Fragment to consolidate AI customer service talent

Sierra, the AI customer service agent startup founded by technologist Bret Taylor, announced today that it has acquired the YC-backed French startup Fragment.

TechCrunch·April 23, 2026

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Instagram’s disappearing photo app tests Meta’s strategy of containing rivals through standalone products

The app lets users share disappearing photos with their friends that can be viewed only once and remain available for 24 hours.

TechCrunch·April 23, 2026

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Global platforms dominate India’s booming app market despite local user surge

Non-gaming apps, led by streaming and AI, are driving growth, even as India's spending per user lags global peers.

TechCrunch·April 23, 2026

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