Amanda Silver, corporate vice president of Microsoft’s CoreAI division, explains that agentic artificial intelligence will dramatically lower the cost of software operations for startups. By automating tasks such as code‑base maintenance, live‑site incident response, and routine workflows, AI agents can reduce the need for human intervention, accelerate development cycles, and enable more ventures to launch with smaller teams. Silver notes that cultural and purpose‑definition challenges remain, but the overall impact mirrors the transformative effect the public cloud had on early‑stage companies. Leer más →

China’s top internet regulator, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), requires every AI tool with public‑opinion or social‑mobilization capabilities to be filed in a public algorithm registry. The resulting database reveals thousands of generative‑AI and deep‑synthesis tools spread across major tech hubs such as Beijing, Shenzhen, Shanghai and Hangzhou, as well as emerging centers like Chongqing, Hefei and Guizhou. State‑linked firms account for a significant share of filings, while foreign companies represent a tiny fraction. Competition is diverse, with six “AI tigers” backed by Alibaba or Tencent, and a wave of startups applying AI to education, traditional medicine, carbon accounting, robotics and immersive entertainment. Many of these firms are already eyeing overseas markets, illustrating China’s growing global AI footprint. Leer más →

President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to contest state AI regulations, arguing that a fragmented regulatory landscape harms startups. The order tasks the Justice Department, Commerce Department, FTC and FCC with reviewing and potentially preempting state rules. Industry leaders and legal experts warn that the move could spark extensive litigation, extending uncertainty for smaller AI firms that lack resources to navigate conflicting state and federal demands. While supporters hope the order will spur Congress to craft a unified national framework, critics say it may delay clarity and burden innovators. Leer más →

Startups are leveraging artificial intelligence to streamline their go‑to‑market (GTM) efforts, allowing them to do more with fewer resources while still relying on traditional marketing expertise. Industry voices from OpenAI, Google Cloud and venture capital highlight how AI‑driven lead generation, personalized messaging and data‑rich insights are reshaping hiring priorities and campaign execution. Yet, experts caution that AI augments rather than replaces the need for deep marketing knowledge and customer insight. Leer más →

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 gathered sponsors and startups to showcase how artificial intelligence is reshaping key industries. The Aerospace Corporation led a pitch‑off featuring AI solutions for space exploration and orbital intelligence, while Epic Aircraft demonstrated AI’s role in aircraft design and certification. Sessions with WARP and Bright Data explored AI‑enhanced product strategy and data infrastructure. Supporting partners such as Google Cloud, Thomson Reuters and the Israel Innovation Authority underscored the broader ecosystem driving AI adoption across sectors. Leer más →

Employers are grappling with a surge of AI‑generated applications that blur the line between genuine and synthetic candidate material. While many job seekers use generative AI to polish resumes and draft cover letters, hiring teams are shifting toward structured questionnaires, real‑time tasks, and deeper interviews to evaluate true ability and cultural fit. Startups and larger firms alike are redefining recruitment rules, balancing openness to AI tools with new methods to verify authenticity and assess human traits such as resilience and adaptability. Leer más →

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 in San Francisco, Pinecone founder and CEO Edo Liberty explained why the next wave of AI‑native applications will be driven by smarter search rather than larger models. He emphasized retrieval‑augmented generation, purpose‑built infrastructure, and the role of vector databases in unlocking AI potential. Liberty, who helped build Amazon’s AI backbone, described how Pinecone is scaling next‑gen search for hundreds of thousands of developers and enterprise teams, positioning search as the central differentiator for future AI workflows. Leer más →

Vibe coding, which lets users generate software through natural‑language prompts, has exploded among startups and indie developers and is now eyeing the enterprise market. While early adopters have demonstrated rapid growth and attracted significant investment, scaling to large organizations will require robust audit trails, security, and compliance features. Platforms such as GitHub Copilot illustrate how AI‑assisted coding can balance autonomy with oversight, offering a blueprint for enterprise‑ready solutions. Investors see a sizeable opportunity if vibe‑coding firms can address enterprise risk concerns and deliver sustainable, long‑term adoption. Leer más →

The rise of generative AI is transforming the hiring process, with candidates using AI tools to polish their applications and employers struggling to verify authenticity. As the trust gap between employer and jobseeker widens, companies are adapting by setting new ground rules, emphasizing skill-based hiring, and prioritizing human-centric approaches. Leer más →