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Mistral bets on ‘build-your-own AI’ as it takes on OpenAI, Anthropic in the enterprise Mistral Forge lets enterprises train custom AI models from scratch on their own data, challenging rivals that rely on fine-tuning and retrieval-based approaches. https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/17/mistral-forge-nvidia-gt…

Why Garry Tan’s Claude Code setup has gotten so much love, and hate Thousands of people are trying Garry Tan's Claude Code setup, which was shared on Github. And everyone has an opinion: even Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini. https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/17/why-garry-tans-claude-c…

Apple rolls out first ‘background security’ update for iPhones, iPads, and Macs to fix Safari bug Apple's first-ever "background security improvement" fixes a vulnerability in its Safari browser running its latest software. https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/17/apple-rolls-out-first-b…

Kagi brings its ‘small web’ of a human-only internet to mobile devices Kagi's "Small Web" offers a handpicked collection of more than 30,000 non-commercial, human-authored websites including personal blogs, webcomics, and independent videos. https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/17/kagi-small-web-human-au…

The Pentagon is developing alternatives to Anthropic, report says After their dramatic falling out, it doesn't seem as though Anthropic and the Pentagon are getting back together. https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/17/the-pentagon-is-develop…

Meet Vurt, the mobile-first streaming platform for indie filmmakers embracing vertical video Micro-drama apps make billions in consumer spending, so VURT launched its streaming app to allow indie filmmakers to capitalize on the vertical video trend. https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/17/vurt-mobile-first-verti…

Google’s Personal Intelligence feature is expanding to all US users Personal Intelligence allows Google's AI assistant to tap into your Google ecosystem, such as Gmail and Google Photos, to provide more tailored responses. https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/17/googles-personal-intell…

OpenAI expands government footprint with AWS deal, report says OpenAI has reportedly signed a partnership with AWS to sell its AI systems to the U.S. government for classified and unclassified work, marking an expansion beyond its Pentagon deal last month. https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/17/openai-expands-governme…

AI’s ‘boys’ club’ could widen the wealth gap for women, says Rana el Kaliouby AI investor Rana el Kaliouby warns that if women are shut out of AI funding and leadership, the consequences will be grim. https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/17/ais-boys-club-could-wid…

Picsart now allows creators to ‘hire’ AI assistants through agent marketplace Picsart's AI agent marketplace will launch with four agents, then add more agents each week. https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/16/picsart-now-allows-crea…

Facebook Marketplace now lets Meta AI respond to buyers’ messages When buyers inquire about an item’s availability, sellers can use Meta AI to automatically draft replies using information from their listing, such as the description, availability, pickup location, and price. https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/12/facebook-marketplace-no…

Tinder tries to lure people back to online dating with IRL events, virtual speed dating Tinder just got a major revamp as it attempts to re-engange its user base and attract younger daters. This includes in-person events, AI enhancements, and even virtual speed dating. https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/12/tinder-tries-to-lure-pe…

Atlassian follows Block’s footsteps and cuts staff in the name of AI Atlassian laid off 10% of its workforce, around 1,600 people, as the company looks to funnel more funds to AI. https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/12/atlassian-follows-block…

Lucid Motors shows off robotaxi concept called ‘Lunar’ The concept was a highlight of Lucid's investor day, in which the company detailed its ambitions to push deeper into autonomy while pumping out new, affordable EVs. https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/12/lucid-motors-shows-off-…

Tesla becomes a utility in the UK, setting up showdown with Octopus Energy The new Tesla Energy Ventures division was approved by Ofgem to sell electricity directly to customers. https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/12/tesla-becomes-a-utility…

Disney+ is rolling out its TikTok-like ‘Verts’ short-form video feed Following the success of TikTok and Instagram Reels, Verts is designed to boost daily engagement and reach mobile-first viewers, all while increasing discovery across Disney+'s catalog. https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/12/disney-is-rolling-out-i…

Honda scraps 3 EVs planned for the US, blaming tariffs and Chinese competition The Japanese automaker said the change of plans will cost it up to $15.7 billion. https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/12/honda-scraps-3-evs-plan…

Google is using old news reports and AI to predict flash floods A new way to solve data scarcity: Turning qualitative reports into quantitative data with an LLM. https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/12/google-is-using-old-new…

Google Maps is getting an AI ‘Ask Maps’ feature and upgraded ‘immersive’ navigation The tech giant says the "Immersive Navigation" launch is the biggest update to Maps in over a decade. https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/12/google-maps-is-getting-…

Group14 opens factory to produce battery materials for flash charging EVs The startup's new BAM-3 facility can make enough silicon anode material annually to supply about 100,000 long-range EVs. https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/12/group14-opens-factory-t…