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Can AI judge journalism? A Thiel-backed startup says yes, even if it risks chilling whistleblowers

Objection, a Thiel-backed startup, aims to use AI to judge journalism, letting users pay to challenge stories. Critics warn it could chill whistleblowers and reshape how media accountability works.

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Gitar, a startup that uses agents to secure code, emerges from stealth with $9 million

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The company uses AI to review code that, more often than not these days, has also been generated by AI.

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This startup is betting tokenmaxxing will create the next compute giant

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Parasail raised $32 million in a Series A, signaling a fractured future of models and compute.

Wired3h ago

AI Could Democratize One of Tech's Most Valuable Resources

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AI is making it easier to design chips and optimize software for different silicon. Some startups envision a revolution in chipmaking.

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Hightouch reaches $100M ARR fueled by marketing tools powered by AI

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The startup says it grew its ARR by $70 million in just 20 months after launching an AI agent platform for marketers.

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How vibe-coding app Anything is rebuilding after getting booted from the App Store twice

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Vibe-coding app Anything is navigating significant regulatory hurdles after two App Store rejections, raising questions about how Apple enforces its AI policies and what constraints exist for AI-assisted development tools. The story matters to AI developers and enthusiasts because it illustrates the clash between innovative AI applications and platform gatekeeping, plus it reveals real-world friction points in bringing consumer AI tools to mainstream markets at scale.