At TechCrunch's StrictlyVC evening in Los Angeles last week, two candid and insightful AI investors shared their perspectives. Their discussions were not only entertaining but also provided valuable clarity on investing in the fast-paced AI sector.
New information has come to light regarding Valor Equity Partners' latest fundraising initiative. Last year, the firm announced it was seeking capital for a new fund but did not specify the amount. Recent reports indicate that they are targeting $2.5 billion for Fund VII, highlighting significant growth ambitions.
Figma's latest update introduces a code layer, enhanced motion and shader support, and new tools for creating custom AI-powered plug-ins to streamline various design tasks.
The brief phase of token maxing out is over. Now, companies are entering a phase of token rationing to better manage and control AI usage within their budgets.
Jonas Adler and Alexander Pritzel, prominent AI researchers, have decided to leave Google and join Anthropic. This move follows earlier exits by notable scientists such as Noam Shazeer and John Jumper, highlighting a trend of top talent moving to rival firms.
Despite widespread concern over AI-driven layoffs, recent data from SignalFire reveals that engineers now represent a larger portion of new hires overall.
OpenAI is deploying artificial intelligence to assist the open source community in identifying and fixing software vulnerabilities more effectively, bolstering security across open source projects.
A running list, presented in reverse chronological order, details the major technology companies that have announced significant layoffs in 2026, explicitly citing AI as a contributing factor.
Menlo Ventures has earned a reputation as a leading AI investor, thanks to a daring $750 million commitment to Anthropic in 2024 that paid off handsomely.
Superhuman, known for integrating AI detection into its Grammarly tool, has recently acquired the AI detection startup GPTZero to enhance its technological offerings.
