Erin Brockovich takes aim at data center secrecy

Erin Brockovich takes aim at data center secrecy Environmental activist Erin Brockovich has a new mission. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/31/erin-brockovich-takes-aim-at-data-center-secrecy/

SoftBank says it will invest up to €75 billion to build French data centers

SoftBank says it will invest up to €75 billion to build French data centers The goal, the firm said, is to develop and operate up to 5 gigawatts of additional data center capacity. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/30/softbank-says-it-will-invest-up-to-e75-billion-to-build-french-data-centers/

This weekend’s two biggest movies were both directed by YouTubers

This weekend’s two biggest movies were both directed by YouTubers The YouTube-to-prestige-horror pipeline is looking very strong. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/30/this-weekends-two-biggest-movies-were-both-directed-by-youtubers/

Snap alums unveil Ghost Angels fund

Snap alums unveil Ghost Angels fund A group of 20 Snap alumni has come together to launch a fund called Ghost Angels to back the next generation of social media. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/30/snap-alums-unveil-ghost-angels-fund/

‘What a joke’: Github Copilot’s new token-based billing spurs consternation among devs

‘What a joke’: Github Copilot’s new token-based billing spurs consternation among devs The golden age of Microsoft’s Github Copilot appears to be at an end. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/30/what-a-joke-github-copilots-new-token-based-billing-spurs-consternation-among-devs/

Meta is reportedly developing an AI pendant

Meta is reportedly developing an AI pendant Meta seems to be making big bets on AI-powered hardware. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/30/meta-is-reportedly-developing-an-ai-pendant/

MokN raises $15M Series A to grow identity theft protection platform

MokN raises $15M Series A to grow identity theft protection platform MokN, a French cybersecurity company focused on protecting organisations from credential theft and identity-based attacks, has raised $15 million in Series A funding. The round was led by GV, marking Google Ventures’ first investment in a French startup, and

London-based AI lab Inherent emerges from stealth with $50m raise

London-based AI lab Inherent emerges from stealth with $50m raise A London-based AI lab, founded by DeepMind, Microsoft and White House former staff, has come out of stealth, emerging with a $50m raise and a pledge to try to “write the playbook for AI-native science”. The $50m seed round in

TrueLayer acquires Dutch fintech In3 to offer credit at checkout

TrueLayer acquires Dutch fintech In3 to offer credit at checkout TrueLayer, a UK payments fintech looking to disrupt the dominance of card payments, has acquired a Dutch fintech, in a move to expand its offering to credit products.   Backed by Stripe and Tiger Global, TrueLayer leverages open banking technology