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A foundation model playbook for startups looking to build off of AI giants l TechCrunch Sessions: AI

New AI models are dropping all the time, let alone the rapid pace of change for the existing models. How can your startup build a sustainable business on top of all of changing infrastructure and evolving foundation models? We have you covered with this conversation from our TechCrunch Sessions: AI event. Industry experts from DeepMind,…

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June 6, 2025

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We have you covered with this conversation from our TechCrunch Sessions: AI event. Industry experts from DeepMind, Twelve Labs, and Amazon all shared their strategies for growing with foundation models instead of being left behind.

In the minds of these experts, that challenge also presents an opportunity: Founders get the chance to build what they really want to build, with more tools and resources out the gate than ever before, thanks to existing AI infrastructure that’s only improving.

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Black Founders Had a Great Fundraising Quarter…With a Catch

On one hand, US-based, Black-founded startups have already raised $643M, 70% of what was raised in the entirety of last year. But dig a little deeper into the numbers, and you’ll find that in the words of Crunchbase’s head of research: “…data has shown a persistent decline in funding to Black-founded companies that outpaces the…

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June 15, 2026

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On one hand, US-based, Black-founded startups have already raised $643M, 70% of what was raised in the entirety of last year.

But dig a little deeper into the numbers, and you’ll find that in the words of Crunchbase’s head of research: “…data has shown a persistent decline in funding to Black-founded companies that outpaces the overall decline in startup funding.”

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The US Government Doesn’t Want You to Buy This Car

Xpeng brought Mashable reporter Amanda Yeo to China to experience the new VLA 2.0 autonomous driving model inside its P7 electric vehicle. 0:00 The Car the US Government Doesn’t Want You to Buy 0:18 Meet XPENG: China’s High-Tech Tesla Rival 0:39 How VLA 2.0 Autonomous Driving Works 1:43 Stress Testing Self-Driving in Hectic Traffic 2:21…

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June 14, 2026

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Xpeng brought Mashable reporter Amanda Yeo to China to experience the new VLA 2.0 autonomous driving model inside its P7 electric vehicle.

0:00 The Car the US Government Doesn’t Want You to Buy
0:18 Meet XPENG: China’s High-Tech Tesla Rival
0:39 How VLA 2.0 Autonomous Driving Works
1:43 Stress Testing Self-Driving in Hectic Traffic
2:21 The Challenge of “Corner Cases” in Autonomy
2:43 Hands-Free Self-Parking Demo
3:00 Heads-Up Display and Interior Tech
3:24 XPENG’s Personal Flying Machines
4:22 Why Chinese EVs are Banned in the US

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How to Get Free 3D Files for Adaptive Xbox Controller Parts

Xbox dropped complementary, 3D printable files in on its Xbox Design Lab site for users to customize and create their own adaptive thumbstick toppers (if you have access to a 3D printer, anyway). There are seven customizable shapes compatible with the standard Xbox wireless controller and the Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, plus the Xbox…

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June 13, 2026

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