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TechCrunch Apr 19, 2026 at 21:24 Startups Rising Hot

OpenAI’s existential questions

On the latest episode of Equity, we discuss OpenAI's latest acquisitions and whether they address "two big existential problems" for the company.

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Vibe-coding startup Lovable is on the hunt for acquisitions

Lovable's founder said the fast-growing vibe-coding startup is looking for startups and teams to join its company.

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