Good news from around Europe
OpenAI’s existential questions On the latest episode of Equity, we discuss OpenAI’s latest acquisitions and whether they address “two big existential problems” for the company. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/19/openais-existential-questions/
The 12-month window A lot of AI startups exist partly because the foundation models haven’t expanded into their category yet. As many jokingly acknowledge, that won’t last forever. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/19/the-12-month-window/
Blue Origin’s New Glenn put a customer satellite in the wrong orbit during its third launch The first major failure of Blue Origin’s new heavy-launch system could create delays to its ambition to help NASA and the Trump administration return to the Moon. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/19/blue-origins-new-glenn-put-a-customer-satellite-in-the-wrong-orbit-during-its-third-launch/
Robots beat human records at Beijing half-marathon The winning time is a massive improvement over last year’s race, when the fastest robot finished in two hours and 40 minutes. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/19/robots-beat-human-records-at-beijing-half-marathon/
Palantir posts mini-manifesto denouncing inclusivity and ‘regressive’ cultures Palantir’s ideological bent has come under more scrutiny as it’s worked with ICE and positioned itself as a defender of “the West.” Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/19/palantir-posts-mini-manifesto-denouncing-regressive-and-harmful-cultures/