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CircuitHub is expanding its Massachusetts printed circuit board assembly facility fivefold this year, using levitating shuttles and algorithmic routing to cut turnaround times for custom electronics.
Slate Auto is relying on a tethered mobile application to deliver software updates to its low-cost electric pickup, avoiding built-in cellular hardware to reduce base vehicle costs.
Flock CEO Garrett Langley acknowledged at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 that the automated license plate reader vendor has not canceled any police department contracts over system abuse, arguing that penalizing entire agencies would deprive communities of crime-fighting tools.
Google faces a complex landscape, balancing the significant expansion of its cloud division with the departure of key AI talent to other leading research labs and startups.
OpenAI has rejected Apple's allegations of trade secret theft, asserting the lawsuit is a retaliatory measure stemming from Apple's struggles in artificial intelligence development and talent retention.
Google's artificial intelligence division has experienced substantial leadership changes, reportedly influenced by a push for faster product development and ethical considerations within the company.
Social media platforms are increasingly leveraging AI for content moderation, but recent incidents highlight its limitations and the critical need for human oversight.
Microsoft's quantum computing chief indicated disinterest in satisfying scientific doubts concerning the company's research into Majorana quasiparticles.
Two studies suggest misconduct remains uncommon, but becomes more likely when overheated markets reward growth without adequate oversight.
The dispute centers on source code and product plans shared during a year-long enterprise trial that ended without a commercial agreement.
