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TechCrunch Apr 15, 2026 at 17:37 Startups Rising Hot

Accel raises $5B to back late-stage bets

Accel announced on Tuesday that it raised $5 billion in fresh capital to back late-stage companies building AI.

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TechCrunch Apr 8, 2026 at 15:23 Startups
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OpenAI releases a new safety blueprint to address the rise in child sexual exploitation

OpenAI's new Child Safety Blueprint aims to tackle the alarming rise in child sexual exploitation linked to advancements in AI.

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