WIREDNov 4, 2026
The Results Are In: Voters Hate Data Centers
From high-profile Senate races to local rezoning initiatives, data centers and their supporters did miserably on the ballot in the 2026 midterms.
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TechCrunchNov 4, 2026
I tried Apple’s Siri Recaps. They’re surprisingly useful — and a little unsettling
Apple's AI-powered Siri Recaps won me over in just one day, despite my privacy reservations. But there's still room for improvement.
AICybersecurity
Source: TechCrunch · Sarah Perez
TechCrunchNov 4, 2026
Google faces backlash for plan that would turn off Search for schools that restrict AI
Politicians on the left, like NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani and former FTC chair Lina Khan, accused Google of acting as an unregulated monopoly.
AI
WIREDNov 4, 2026
UK Officials Said AI Would Add £400 Billion to the Economy. That Figure Mainly Came From Google
The AI minister now concedes the estimated figure is less than a third of that. Researchers blame the country’s slow rate of adoption.
AI
TechCrunchNov 4, 2026
TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026: Doors open at 9 a.m. ET in Boston
Today is the day to join TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 in Boston's SoWa Power Station. Register now to join this founder-focused conference today.
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TechCrunchNov 3, 2026
Anthropic is working on a system to prove AI models’ identity
Called FlashProve, the system would let anyone check that an AI response really came from the model it claims to be from.
AI
TechCrunchNov 3, 2026
Data centers are turning to old jet engines as the wait for power grows
The years-long wait for access to the grid and new turbines is causing data center builders to turn to an unusual, less-efficient and less environmentally friendly solution: once-discarded jet engines.
AIIT
Source: TechCrunch · Aditya Mehta
TechCrunchNov 3, 2026
Ted Schlein’s Ballistic Ventures seeks $490M for new funds amid AI-driven cybersecurity boom
Cybersecurity-focused Ballistic Ventures is seeking to raise $360 million for a new flagship fund and another $130 million for a separate investment vehicle.
AICybersecurity
Source: TechCrunch · Jagmeet Singh
TechCrunchNov 3, 2026
Hiding inside Palantir’s skyrocketing quarter is a foreboding signal
Palantir's U.S. commercial revenue surpassed U.S. government revenue for the first time ever.
Business ConsultingAI
Source: TechCrunch · Julie Bort
TechCrunchNov 3, 2026
AI inference startup Fal doubles its valuation to $16B as demand surges
The five-year-old startup raised a $1.3 billion round led by Bessemer.
Business ConsultingAI
Source: TechCrunch · Marina Temkin
TechCrunchNov 3, 2026
Reddit tests ads in search results as traffic declines and growth concerns mount
The new ad placements could help Reddit squeeze more revenue from existing users as Google's AI search changes how people discover its content.
MarketingAI
Source: TechCrunch · Sarah Perez
TechCrunchNov 3, 2026
Netflix’s new AI Discover tab helps you find something to watch based on your mood
The first experimental feature under the tab will allow users to get recommendations based on what they're currently in the mood for.
AIMedia Production
Source: TechCrunch · Aisha Malik