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Monarch Tractor preps for layoffs and warns employees it may ‘shut down’

The memo that went out Thursday, which TechCrunch obtained, says the “timing” of the company’s pivot away from tractor manufacturing puts it at risk.

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How the classic anime ‘Ghost in the Shell’ predicted the future of cybersecurity 30 years ago

The story of Ghost in the Shell’s main villain the Puppet Master hinted at a future where governments use hackers for espionage, at a time when most of the world had never connected to the internet.

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Nvidia’s record $57B revenue and upbeat forecast quiets AI bubble talk

Nvidia’s earnings were dominated by its data center business.

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Cavela lands $6.6M to help brands beat pre-tariff manufacturing costs

The startup claims that its AI agents can reduce the cost of product manufacturing by an average of 35%.

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Function Health raises $298M Series B at $2.5B valuation

Function, which offers blood testing and medical imaging services, recently raised $298 million in a Series B round led by Redpoint Ventures at a valuation of $2.5 billion.

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VC Jennifer Neundorfer explains how founders can stand out in a crowded AI market

January Ventures co-founder Jennifer Neundorfer discussed this AI-driven funding market on the Equity podcast during TechCrunch Disrupt.

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Spotify acquires music database WhoSampled

Spotify says the database will power its new SongDNA feature.

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Warner Music settles copyright lawsuit with Udio, signs deal for AI music platform

The subscription service will allow users to make remixes, covers, and new songs using the voices of artists and compositions of songwriters who choose to participate.

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Why January Ventures is funding underrepresented AI founders

While everyone’s chasing the next AI infrastructure play in San Francisco, some of the most defensible AI companies are being built by founders with deep expertise in legacy industries — and they’re not getting funded. January Ventures aims to fill … Continue reading

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Subletting startup Kiki paid over $152K to settle charges after violating NYC short-term rental laws

Kiki Club, a subletting startup that matches listers and renters, violated NYC laws and had to pay the city over $152,000 to settle charges.

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