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While it’s easy to get lost in the hype of generative AI, you have to remember there could be a big governance piece coming.

The possibility of regulation hangs on the horizon over generative AI

A recent report from Pitchbook shows that ‘mega-deals’ could be inflating AI startup funding totals, giving a misleading picture of the sector’s health.

‘Mega-deals’ could be inflating overall AI funding figures

Technology alone isn’t a sustainable moat for AI products, especially with the barrier to entry only continuing to go down.

Analytics can solve generative AI apps’ product problem

We’re seeing a lot of folks push their capital into just a few squares on the betting table. One way or another, the result is going to be notable.

Today’s AI funding rush reminds me of the fintech investing hype of 2021

“This might be the first time where people looked and said that Amazon isn’t in the pole position to capitalize on this massive opportunity.”

Amazon finds itself in the unusual position of playing catch-up in AI

We’re still in the early stages of AI, and TechCrunch+ can help you learn and adapt with every change and new best practice in the coming year.

What startup founders need to know about AI heading into 2024

Generative AI has been the trend to watch. It’s transforming the software paradigm and unleashing previously unimaginable opportunities.

Generative AI is fueling the recovery of European SaaS

Raviraj Jain, partner at Lightspeed Ventures, explains how early-stage startups will be impacted by GenAI, and what to look out for.

TC Startup Battlefield master class with Lightspeed Ventures: Use generative AI to supercharge efficiency

The AI skills gap is real. A recent study from Randstad, the recruitment company, found that job posts referencing generative AI skills have risen by 2,000% since March. It’s the…

Startups should consider hiring fractional AI officers

So, there were some nonprofit folks up against a wall of money and influence. Guess who won?

Who would’ve guessed the powerful folk would win the AI fight?

OpenAI’s fate took a a twist nobody could have imagined last week, and all we can do is watch to see what the final outcome will be.

Where OpenAI goes from here is anyone’s guess

One thing that the OpenAI drama should teach startups is that they should never put all their eggs in one LLM basket.

OpenAI mess exposes the dangers of vendor lock-in for startups

Since the launch of ChatGPT, I can’t remember a meeting with a prospect or customer where they didn’t ask me how they can leverage generative AI for their business. From…

Best practices for developing a generative AI copilot for business

While many employers emphasize problem-solving skills in job descriptions, the ability to think outside the box is imperative in cybersecurity.

3 skills could make or break your cybersecurity career in the generative AI era

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Investors are souring on OpenAI’s nonprofit governance model

OpenAI was never quite like other generative AI startups — or other startups period, for that matter. Its governance structure is unique and what ultimately led to the abrupt ousting of CEO Sam Altman on Friday. Even after it transitioned from a nonprofit to a “capped-profit” company in 2019, OpenAI retained an unusual structure that…

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Investors are souring on OpenAI’s nonprofit governance model

OpenAI’s meltdown is likely to become the latest installment in what’s becoming a Silicon Valley tradition. It’s hard to know how this will end.

OpenAI’s crisis will sow the seeds of the next generation of AI startups

Several political perspectives are shaping quite a lot of the work on artificial intelligence, and so we need to understand them, especially now.

Effective accelerationism, doomers, decels, and how to flaunt your AI priors

The AI hype train is going full swing. At this point, it is hard to name an industry not affected by this disruptive technology.

Startups must add AI value beyond ChatGPT integration

Pippin Title uses AI to help its customers navigate the fragmented world of property titles into one digital space.

Deal Dive: An AI application that isn’t just marginally better

AI is a chaotic free-for-all right now, especially when it comes to the fundraising cycles. Does Fifth Dimension stand out from the crowd?

Pitch Deck Teardown: Fifth Dimension AI’s $2.8M seed deck

Art, psychology, theology and philosophy have all struggled with that question for as long as we’ve had conscious thought.

Fighting against AI makes me wonder what it means to be human

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Ramp taps AI as fintech hunts for growth

Ramp and Brex have been vocal about how they believe AI will transform the way they operate and serve their customers.

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Ramp taps AI as fintech hunts for growth

Given today’s harsh economy and reduced VC spending, startups need a critical eye when purchasing SaaS and cloud infrastructure.

Navigating startups through smart investments, outsourcing and cash preservation

The heady, futuristic world of artificial intelligence brings us a new promise: The ability to be perfectly average.

With the power of AI, you can be mediocre, too

The day ChatGPT debuted, this transformational technology captured the imaginations of business leaders and changed decision-making forever. Today’s C-suite sees incredible upside opportunities with generative AI. Set to drive a…

How startups can use generative AI from ideation to implementation

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Startups learn the hard way that relying on OpenAI’s tech can burn them

A recent update to OpenAI’s ChatGPT that allows users to upload PDFs and ask questions about them has sent ripples through the startup ecosystem.

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Startups learn the hard way that relying on OpenAI’s tech can burn them

Before making any staffing decisions, partner with your CMO to conduct focused and measurable trials of generative AI tools.

Generative AI shouldn’t reduce your startup’s marketing headcount

If there’s one area where most engineering teams are not making the most of AI, it’s team management. Figuring out how to better manage engineers is often approached like more…

How engineering leaders can use AI to optimize performance
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How to bootstrap an AI startup

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When you take venture capital money, investors will shape everything from your strategy and product to your thought process. That may not be best for what you’re offering, especially in…

How to bootstrap an AI startup

Driven by the notion of AI as a competitor, fear of job displacement still looms in some corners of the professional world.

How AI is enhancing, not threatening, the future of professionals