Month: August 2026

Some Claude users are mad that Anthropic’s new watermarks will catch them using it at their jobs, classes

Some Claude users are mad that Anthropic’s new watermarks will catch them using it at their jobs, classes Is Anthropic’s new watermarking system a travesty? Some have taken to social media to complain that it is. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/12/some-claude-users-are-mad-that-anthropics-new-watermarks-will-catch-them-cheating-at-their-jobs-classes/

AI nuclear power firm Fermi finally has a new CEO

AI nuclear power firm Fermi finally has a new CEO Lee McIntire, an independent member of Fermi’s board, has been hired as CEO, more than three months since the company fired co-founder Toby Neugebauer from the top post. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/12/ai-nuclear-power-firm-fermi-finally-has-a-new-ceo/

Northrop’s robot space mechanic is a new way to keep satellites at work longer

Northrop’s robot space mechanic is a new way to keep satellites at work longer The Mission Robotic Vehicle is making the first attempt to attach a new thruster to an aging satellite. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/12/northrops-robot-space-mechanic-is-a-new-way-to-keep-satellites-at-work-longer/

Amazon will train on Twitch streamers’ content by default, unless they opt out

Amazon will train on Twitch streamers’ content by default, unless they opt out “If this was opt-in, nobody would opt in,” Twitch CPO Mike Minton said on a livestream responding to user feedback. “That’s honestly the answer.” Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/12/amazon-will-train-on-twitch-streamers-content-by-default-unless-they-opt-out/

Grubhub’s $24M FTC settlement is finally reaching diners and drivers

Grubhub’s $24M FTC settlement is finally reaching diners and drivers Checks are being mailed from Grubhub’s $23.8 million fine from the FTC after it settled allegations over its business practices. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/12/grubhubs-24m-ftc-settlement-is-finally-reaching-diners-and-drivers/

Hollow Home: The Ukrainian game telling the civilian story of war

Hollow Home: The Ukrainian game telling the civilian story of war Some Ukrainians have told the creators of the game Hollow Home that they will buy the game but may never be able to play it.  It’s an understandable response to a game that turns one of the darkest chapters

HSBC Asset Management invests in London-founded Model ML

HSBC Asset Management invests in London-founded Model ML Model ML, the London-founded AI automation startup for financial services founded by two brothers, has received equity investment from HSBC’s asset management arm, it said today. The new funding for an undisclosed amount means that Model ML, which says it has secured

Efferon is ‘selling time’ in the race to treat sepsis

Efferon is ‘selling time’ in the race to treat sepsis Every minute one person in Europe dies from sepsis or septic shock. Sepsis arises when the body’s response to an infection injures its own tissues and organs. It may lead to shock, multi-organ failure, and death – especially if not recognised

German biotech AquaNab secures funding to tackle sea lice with nanoantibodies

German biotech AquaNab secures funding to tackle sea lice with nanoantibodies Hamburg-based biotechnology startup AquaNab has secured investment from Nordic Foodtech VC to advance its nanoantibody platform for treating and preventing diseases in aquaculture. The investment marks the Finnish early-stage venture capital firm’s first investment outside the Nordic region. Founded