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Starting this week, Perplexity subscribers will have new agent tools at their disposal. Perplexity Computer, in the company’s words, “integrates all of today’s AI capabilities into one system.” Specifically, Perplexity says it is a computer user agent that can independently run complex workflows using 19 different AI models, and can also create subagents to handle specific problems. The tool is currently only available in the company’s highest subscription tier, Perplexity Max, which costs $200 per month. Because it runs entirely in the cloud, it potentially avoids the security concerns of other agent tools such as OpenClaw. TechCrunch hasn’t had a…
core weave On Friday, CEO Mike Intrater backed the company’s big spending plans in an interview with CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street,” even as the company’s stock price fell after the earnings call on concerns about profitability. Intrater told CNBC that Coreweave was willing to invest in more infrastructure and sacrifice margins to meet “once-in-a-generation” capacity demands.”I understand that people are concerned because they see us putting a lot of money into this market, but the reality is we have a huge backlog,” he said.Coreweave’s stock price plunged 18% following the disappointing earnings outlook. The New Jersey-based company also said…
Lil Jon His loved ones are getting some answers after his son’s tragic death nathan smith. Named after the rapper’s son, who is also known by the nickname DJ Young Sladewas reported missing in Georgia on February 3, and was found dead outside his parents’ home three days later, with the Fulton County coroner announcing the cause of death. News, according to an autopsy report obtained by E!the rapper’s death was caused by “drowning in a psilocybin environment,” and the document also confirms that Smith’s blood tested positive for “the pharmacologically active compound of the hallucinogenic mushroom psilocybin, which is…
The Paramount logo hangs above the entrance to Paramount Studios on February 23, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Imagesthe next day paramount skydance emerged as the winner to take over the same media giant. warner bros discoverythere are growing questions about the future direction of corporate regulation.The WBD board said Thursday that Paramount’s revised $31 per share offer is superior to Paramount’s existing offer. Netflixprompting the streamer to announce that it was pulling out of the deal altogether and paving the way for Paramount. Paramount’s offer (up from $30 per share) is the latest in a…
Suno co-founder and CEO Mikey Shulman shared on LinkedIn that the AI music generator has attracted 2 million paying members and generated $300 million in annual recurring revenue. Just three months ago, Suno announced a $250 million funding round, valuing the company at $2.45 billion. At the time, Suno told the Wall Street Journal that annual revenue had reached $200 million. This would indicate that the company has achieved significant growth in a short period of time. Suno allows users to create music using natural language prompts, making it easy for even the most inexperienced to generate audio. This has…
Stocks fell on Friday after a key inflation measure came in much better than expected, continuing to raise concerns about AI disruption. But CNBC’s Jim Cramer said there are four reasons to remain bullish for now. “I’m not going to be pessimistic if the 10-year (U.S. Treasury) yield goes down,” he said on “Squawk on the Street” on Friday. “I’m not going to be pessimistic if OpenAI gets funding, which at one time I thought it wouldn’t get. I’m not going to be negative when I look at Dell’s performance. I’m not going to be negative because of how much…
Block CEO Jack Dorsey’s move to cut nearly half his workforce spotlights a growing question for American companies: whether advances in artificial intelligence will ultimately mean fewer employees.Dorsey said on Thursday’s earnings call that Bullock will cut about 4,000 jobs.Dorsey described the move as more than just a cost-cutting effort, but a shift in the way companies operate as artificial intelligence becomes central to business decision-making.He also suggested other companies would follow suit.”I don’t think we’re quick to realize this. I think most companies are late,” he said. “I believe that within the next year, the vast majority of companies…
As communities across the country block data center construction, the Pentagon is playing chicken with Anthropic over who controls how the military uses AI. As the AI debate becomes more of a “bust versus boom” debate, one state lawmaker is trying to take a middle path. In this episode of TechCrunch’s Equity Podcast, Rebecca Beran speaks with New York State Representative and U.S. Congress candidate Alex Boas. Boas sponsored New York’s first AI safety law, the RAISE Act, and quickly became a target of a Silicon Valley lobbying group that spent $125 million on attack ads. Listen to the full…
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI Inc., attends the AI Impact Summit on Thursday, February 19, 2026 in New Delhi, India.Prakash Singh | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesOpenAI CEO Sam Altman told staff late Thursday that he would like to “try to de-escalate the situation” between rival Anthropic and the Pentagon.”I have long believed that AI should not be used for mass surveillance or autonomous lethal weapons, and that humans should always be on top of high-stakes automated decisions,” Altman said in a memo seen by CNBC. “These are our major red lines.”Anthropic has until Friday at 5:01 p.m. ET to decide…
Amy Madigan – supporting actress”I have been an actor for over 40 years, and to be nominated today for the first time and to be recognized by my peers is a truly humbling moment,” she said in a statement. “This journey of bringing Gladys to life in Zach Creger’s WEAPONS, and seeing and experiencing the reaction from audiences, press, critics, and now my fellow actors, has been an incredibly rewarding experience for me.” The Field of Dreams alum shared the honor with Weapons’ director and the rest of the cast. “When Zach and I met for lunch to discuss our…