Almost 40 new unicorns have been minted so far this year — here they are With AI igniting an investor frenzy, more startups are achieving unicorn status every month.  Using data from Crunchbase and PitchBook, TechCrunch tracked down the VC-backed startups that became unicorns in 2026. While most are AI-related, a surprising number are focused on other industries like health...

OpenAI disbands mission alignment team, which focused on ‘safe’ and ‘trustworthy’ AI development OpenAI has disbanded a team that focused on — as the company itself described — ensuring that its AI systems are “safe, trustworthy, and consistently aligned with human values.” At the same time, the team’s former leader has been given a new role as the company’s “chief futurist.” OpenAI confirmed...

AI ‘actor’ Tilly Norwood put out the worst song I’ve ever heard When the production company Particle6 debuted its AI-generated “actor” Tilly Norwood last fall, the move was not warmly welcomed by Hollywood. “Good Lord, we’re screwed,” Golden Globe winner Emily Blunt said in an interview with the industry publication Variety. “Come on, agencies, don’t do that. Please stop.” If only...

Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for March 10, #737Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.Today's NYT Strands puzzle features a real mix of answers -- some long and some quite short. Some...

Participating in this day can help you realize how much time you spend on your phone and how it affects your daily life. It's a chance to engage in activities you might have forgotten about, like reading, exercising, or simply relaxing without distractions. So, mark your calendar and get ready to enjoy a full day without your devices. You might be surprised at how refreshing it feels!