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China tells its tech companies they can’t buy AI chips from Nivida 

​ 12:39 PM PDT · September 17, 2025 Nvidia just got shut out of the Chinese market — this time by the Chinese government instead of the US.   China’s internet regulator, the Cyberspace Administration of China, banned domestic tech companies from buying Nvidia AI chips on Wednesday, as first reported...

Meet Macroscope: an AI tool for understanding your code base, fixing bugs

​ The founders who previously sold their livestreaming video startup Periscope to Twitter are back with a new startup — and no surprise, it’s an AI-focused company this time around. On Wednesday, former Twitter head of product Kayvon Beykpour announced the launch of Macroscope, an AI...

Kleiner Perkins-backed voice AI startup Keplar aims to replace traditional market research

​ For decades, Fortune 500 companies had to hire market research firms to get meaningful insights into customer satisfaction. These services come with a hefty price tag and often take weeks to complete. Keplar, a market research startup, uses voice AI to conduct customer interviews, providing...

Irregular raises $80 million to secure frontier AI models

​ On Wednesday, AI security firm Irregular announced $80 million in new funding in a round led by Sequoia Capital and Redpoint Ventures, with participation from Wiz CEO Assaf Rappaport. A source close to the deal said the round valued Irregular at $450 million. “Our view...

Amazon launches AI agent to help sellers complete tasks and manage their businesses

​ 7:18 AM PDT · September 17, 2025 Amazon announced on Wednesday that it’s introducing an always-on AI agent that will help sellers on its platform run their businesses. The company is updating Seller Assistant, its AI tool for third-party sellers, to help handle tasks on...

AI and the Future of Defense: Mach Industries’ Ethan Thornton at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

​ From stealth mode to center stage, Mach Industries is bringing AI into one of the world’s most complex and controversial sectors: defense. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, Ethan Thornton, CEO and founder of Mach Industries, steps onto the AI Stage to share what it takes...