Google removes AI Overviews for certain medical queries

Google removes AI Overviews for certain medical queries This follows an investigation by the Guardian that found Google AI Overviews offering misleading information in response to some health-related queries. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/11/google-removes-ai-overviews-for-certain-medical-queries/

Nuclear startups are back in vogue with small reactors, and big challenges

Nuclear startups are back in vogue with small reactors, and big challenges Small modular reactor startups are betting that mass manufacturing will help them bring costs down. But are they underestimating the challenge? Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/11/nuclear-startups-are-back-in-vogue-with-small-reactors-and-big-challenges/

SpaceX gets FCC approval to launch 7,500 more Starlink satellites

SpaceX gets FCC approval to launch 7,500 more Starlink satellites The Federal Communications Commission has given SpaceX approval to launch another 7,500 of its second generation Starlink satellites. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/10/spacex-gets-fcc-approval-to-launch-7500-more-starlink-satellites/

OpenAI is reportedly asking contractors to upload real work from past jobs

OpenAI is reportedly asking contractors to upload real work from past jobs An intellectual property lawyer says OpenAI is “putting itself at great risk” with this approach. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/10/openai-is-reportedly-asking-contractors-to-upload-real-work-from-past-jobs/

Indonesia blocks Grok over non-consensual, sexualized deepfakes

Indonesia blocks Grok over non-consensual, sexualized deepfakes Indonesian officials said Saturday that they are temporarily blocking access to xAI’s chatbot Grok. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/10/indonesia-blocks-grok-over-non-consensual-sexualized-deepfakes/

Europe’s startups go the last mile at CES

Europe’s startups go the last mile at CES Today, CES exhibitors and attendees ready themselves for a final day of traversing booths, dodging bright lights and choosing the most coveted swag (always say NO to the USB sticks, folks).  Meanwhile, Europe’s startups are going to the last mile, showcasing innovative

Weekly funding round-up! All of the European startup funding rounds we tracked this week (Jan. 01-09)

Weekly funding round-up! All of the European startup funding rounds we tracked this week (Jan. 01-09) This article is visible for CLUB members only. If you are already a member but don’t see the content of this article, please login here. If you’re not a CLUB member yet, but you’d

vivanta completes €2.5 million round to expand automated property management across Germany

vivanta completes €2.5 million round to expand automated property management across Germany Berlin-based PropTech startup vivanta has successfully completed its Seed financing round, raising €2.5 million to develop a new generation of property management based on its own automation platform. The round is led by a Hamburg-based family office focused on

Spain’s HealthTech startup Tucuvi raises €17 million to scale LOLA voice AI, reporting up to 80% automation in nursing follow-up

Spain’s HealthTech startup Tucuvi raises €17 million to scale LOLA voice AI, reporting up to 80% automation in nursing follow-up Tucuvi, a Madrid-based HealthTech company innovating certified voice AI, raised €17 million ($20 million) in Series A funding to accelerate the adoption of its AI-based care management platform in healthcare

Bulgaria’s rising stars: 10 promising Bulgarian startups to watch in 2026 and beyond

Bulgaria’s rising stars: 10 promising Bulgarian startups to watch in 2026 and beyond This week, we took a closer look at the Bulgarian startup ecosystem. Over the past few years, Bulgaria has slightly strengthened its position as a rising tech hub in Southeast Europe, supported by strong technical universities, an