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Electric air taxi maker Archer hits back at Joby in countersuit alleging concealed Chinese ties

Electric air taxi maker Archer hits back at Joby in countersuit alleging concealed Chinese ties Archer’s countersuit comes four months after Joby sued its rival for alleged ‘corporate espionage.’ Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/09/electric-air-taxi-maker-archer-hits-back-at-joby-in-countersuit-alleging-concealed-chinese-ties/

An iPhone-hacking toolkit used by Russian spies likely came from U.S military contractor

An iPhone-hacking toolkit used by Russian spies likely came from U.S military contractor Google found a series of hacking tools they said were used by a Russian espionage group and a cybercriminal group in China. Sources from a U.S. government defense contractor said some of those hacking tools were theirs.

Electric air taxis are about to take flight in 26 states 

Electric air taxis are about to take flight in 26 states  The federal government has selected eight proposals to test electric aircraft across 26 states. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/09/electric-air-taxis-are-about-to-take-flight-in-26-states/

Founders Fund nears $6B close for latest growth fund, sources say

Founders Fund nears $6B close for latest growth fund, sources say The fresh fundraise comes less than a year after Founders Fund closed its third growth fund, a $4.6 billion vehicle intended primarily for follow-on investments in its successful late-stage companies. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/09/founders-fund-nears-6-billion-close-for-latest-growth-fund-sources-say/

OpenAI and Google employees rush to Anthropic’s defense in DOD lawsuit

OpenAI and Google employees rush to Anthropic’s defense in DOD lawsuit More than 30 OpenAI and Google DeepMind employees signed onto a statement supporting Anthropic’s lawsuit against the Defense Department after the agency labeled the AI firm a supply-chain risk, according to court filings. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/09/openai-and-google-employees-rush-to-anthropics-defense-in-dod-lawsuit/