How Brex is keeping up with AI by embracing the ‘messiness’
Brex quickly realized its normal software procurement process wouldn’t work in the age of AI and found a new way to test and vet tools.
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Microsoft is closing its local operations in Pakistan
Microsoft is closing its operations in Pakistan, marking the end of a 25-year presence in the South Asian nation. The Redmond-based company on Friday told TechCrunch that it is changing its operational model in Pakistan and will now serve its customers through resellers and “other closely located Microsoft offices.” “Our customer agreements and service will […]
Writer CEO May Habib to take the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
AI agents are reshaping how work gets done across industries, and at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, one of the leading voices in that transformation is stepping onto the AI Stage. May Habib, CEO and co-founder of Writer, will join us in San Francisco, October 27-29, for a fireside chat that dives deep into how enterprises are […]
US chipmakers could see bigger tax credits if Trump’s spending bill passes
The current version of the Trump administration’s “big, beautiful bill” would raise the tax credit for U.S. chipmakers to 35%.
Microsoft will lay off 9,000 employees, or less than 4% of the company
Microsoft is leveraging another round of layoffs despite posting consistent growth.
Google’s data center energy use doubled in 4 years
Google has pledged to use only carbon-free sources of electricity to power its operations, a task made more challenging by its breakneck pace of data center growth.
Amazon deploys its one millionth robot, releases generative AI model
As Amazon’s fleet of robots has reaches a milestone, the company is also releasing a new AI model to make them more efficient.
Amazon deploys its 1 millionth robot, releases generative AI model
As Amazon’s fleet of robots has reaches a milestone, the company is also releasing a new AI model to make them more efficient.
Next-gen procurement platform Levelpath nabs $55M
Levelpath raises a $55 million Series B led by Battery Ventures
Google inks its first fusion power deal with Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Google will invest in Commonwealth Fusion Systems and buy 200 MW of electricity from its forthcoming power plant.