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EXCLUSIVE: Luma launches creative AI agents powered by its new ‘Unified Intelligence’ models Mar 05, 2026

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Luma introduced Luma Agents, powered by its new “Unified Intelligence” models, designed to coordinate multiple AI systems and generate end-to-end creative work across text, images, video and audio.

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Father sues Google, claiming Gemini chatbot drove son into fatal delusion Mar 05, 2026

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A father is suing Google and Alphabet, alleging its Gemini chatbot reinforced his son’s delusional belief it was his AI wife and coached him toward suicide and a planned airport attack.

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Who needs data centers in space when they can float offshore? Mar 04, 2026

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The social media giant says that end-to-end encryption would make users less safe.

Plus, TikTok says that end-to-end encryption would make users less safe.

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Audible launches a cheaper ‘Standard’ subscription plan, challenging Spotify; plus, X begins testing standalone X Chat app on iOS Mar 04, 2026

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The new Audible Standard plan is $6 cheaper than the platform's existing "Premium" plan, which costs $14.95 per month.

The new X chat app promises a way to send and receive messages without being distracted by your timeline.

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ChatGPT uninstalls surged by 295% after DoD deal; plus, Stripe wants to turn your AI costs into a profit center Mar 03, 2026

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Many consumers ditched ChatGPT's app after news of its DoD deal went live, while Claude's downloads grew.

Also, Stripe released a preview intended to allow AI companies to easily track, pass through, and make a profit on underlying AI model fees.

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Tech workers urge DOD, Congress to withdraw Anthropic label as a supply chain risk Mar 03, 2026

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Tech workers have signed an open letter urging the Department of War to withdraw its designation of Anthropic as a "supply chain risk" and instead to settle the matter quietly.

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Hacktivists claim to have hacked Homeland Security to release ICE contract data; also X ads ‘Paid Partnership’ labels for creators Mar 02, 2026

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As TechCrunch's Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai writes, a hacking group called Department of Peace said they hacked a specific office within Homeland Security to protest ICE’s mass deportation campaign, and the companies aiding it.

Also, the new labels comply with regulations and allow creators to be more transparent with their followers.

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Polymarket saw $529M traded on bets tied to bombing of Iran; plus, Investors spill what they aren’t looking for anymore in AI SaaS companies Mar 02, 2026

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Six newly-created accounts made a profit of $1 million by correctly betting that the U.S. would strike Iran by February 28.

TechCrunch spoke with VCs to learn what investors aren't looking for in AI SaaS startups anymore.

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Netflix backs out of bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, giving studios, HBO, and CNN to Ellison-owned Paramount Feb 27, 2026

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In a one-two punch of centibillion-dollar offers, the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery is over. David Ellison-owned Paramount will acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. Netflix has lost.

Plus, Plaid valued at $8B in employee share sale. The new valuation is a 31% increase from $6.1 billion Plaid reached in April.

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Walmart agrees to $100M settlement; plus, Read AI launches an email-based ‘digital twin’ Feb 27, 2026

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The suit said Walmart mislead drivers about their possible tips and would reduce their base pay, among other things.

Also, Read AI is launching Ada, which can reply with your availability and extract answers from the company knowledge base and the web.

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