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TechCrunch Apr 22, 2026 at 12:00 Startups Rising Hot

Exclusive: Google deepens Thinking Machines Lab ties with new multi-billion-dollar deal

Mira Murati's Thinking Machines Lab has signed a multi-billion-dollar deal with Google Cloud for AI infrastructure powered by Nvidia's latest GB300 chips, TechCrunch has exclusively learned.

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Apr 22, 2026 at 12:00 TechCrunch

The most interesting startups showcased at Google Cloud Next 2026

Google wants AI startups on its cloud and has showcased a long list of them at its annual conference.

Apr 22, 2026 at 12:00 TechCrunch

Google Maps is about to get a big dose of AI

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Apr 22, 2026 at 12:00 TechCrunch

Exclusive: Google deepens Thinking Machines Lab ties with new multi-billion-dollar deal

Mira Murati's Thinking Machines Lab has signed a multi-billion-dollar deal with Google Cloud for AI infrastructure powered by Nvidia's la...

Apr 21, 2026 at 23:26 TechCrunch

Unauthorized group has gained access to Anthropic’s exclusive cyber tool Mythos, report claims

Anthropic told TechCrunch it is investigating the claims, but maintains that there is no evidence that its systems have been impacted.

Apr 21, 2026 at 10:30 SecurityLab

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Apr 21, 2026 at 04:01 SecurityLab

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