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The iRobot founder opens up about the 18-month regulatory process that he says doomed the Roomba maker — and what it means for American innovation. Source link

ChatGPT users can now tweak the chatbot’s warmth, enthusiasm, and emoji use. Source link

The bill will require large AI developers to publish information about their safety protocols and report safety incidents to the state within 72 hours. Source link

The newest episode raises questions about whether Sequoia’s new leadership — managing partners Alfred Lin and Pat Grady, who took over last month — can or will rein in Maguire’s social media activity. Source link

The round was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, according to people familiar with the deal. Source link

The $816 million contract follows a separate $515 million — both awarded by the U.S. Space Development Agency. Source link

This week on Build Mode, Startup Battlefield editor Isabelle Johannessen spoke to two founders who are working to make progress in industries ripe for disruption, despite the regulatory headaches that might have deterred many other people. Source link

Marcario joined the board in 2021, and will maintain her position as chair overseeing the Rivian Foundation, which made its first grants last year. Source link

Investors at TechCrunch Disrupt explained their focus on artificial intelligence and offered advice to founders on how to stand out in a crowded AI field. Source link

Graphite is an AI code review assistant that was last valued at $290 million. Source link