The Scale ReportJensen Huang Ousted from Nvidia Following Cascade of Scandals
Nvidia founder Jensen Huang resigns after reports link him to a Chinese spy and internal affairs, triggering a massive national security probe.
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The Scale ReportNvidia Board Weighs Future of CEO Jensen Huang Amid Scandal
Directors at Nvidia are reportedly meeting to discuss terminating Jensen Huang following reports of a second alleged extramarital affair.
The Scale ReportOura Acquires Counsel Health for $625 Million to Boost AI Care
The smart ring maker is expanding into primary care via the Counsel Health acquisition following an indefinite delay to its multi-billion dollar IPO.
The Scale ReportGoogle Acquires Stalled Wyoming Data Center From Crusoe
Google takes over a major Wyoming development after Crusoe struggled with costs and timelines, while maintaining ties to the developer.
The Scale ReportTechCrunch Founder Summit Offers Networking Focused Strategy
The TechCrunch event in Boston aims to replace aimless mingling with curated sessions and one on one meetings to help startups scale.
The Scale ReportOllie AI Assistant to Close Doors Following Competitive Crunch
The privacy-focused startup Ollie will cease operations on November 6 after failing to secure enough market traction against larger rivals.
The Scale ReportRivian expands Volkswagen joint venture to include AI tech
Rivian will license its in-house voice assistant to Volkswagen Group as part of an expanding $5.8 billion automotive software partnership.
The Scale ReportThe AI Graveyard: Startups and Projects That Failed to Scale
From Character.ai bankruptcy to the end of the Humane AI Pin, a look at the AI ventures and product bets that collapsed in recent years.
The Scale ReportElon Musk pledges one SpaceX share to every American child
The SpaceX CEO plans to distribute equity in 2027 to over 72 million children, a potential transfer valued at more than $10.5 billion total.
The Scale ReportAnthropic earmarks 5% equity for new public benefit fund
The AI company plans to use the fund for societal initiatives, potentially adding more shares as the corporate valuation increases over time.
The Scale ReportReplit Shifts Default AI Model to OpenAI Amid Cost Concerns
Amjad Masad confirms Replit now defaults to OpenAI for its coding agent, signaling a major pivot away from previous partner Anthropic.
The Scale ReportAmulya Vishwanath on the Evolving Landscape of Physical AI
Former Nvidia executive Amulya Vishwanath discusses her shift to venture capital and the foundational status of modern robotics innovation.
The Scale ReportAmulya Vishwanath on the Delayed Robotics ChatGPT Moment
Former Nvidia executive Amulya Vishwanath says robotics remains in its Lego era as the sector works to solidify its fundamental building blocks.
The Scale ReportCal AI Founder Zach Yadegari Details Influencer Growth Strategy
After scaling Cal AI to a $30 million revenue milestone and a MyFitness exit, Zach Yadegari is now pivoting to his new startup Persona.
The Scale ReportFlock CEO Claims Audio Tech Only Detects Gunshots
Garrett Langley downplayed the capabilities of Flock's audio sensors at TechCrunch Disrupt, despite marketing materials claiming otherwise.
The Scale ReportRicursive Intelligence Taps AI to Automate Future Chip Design
Founders Anna Goldie and Azalia Mirhoseini aim to scale compute capacity by using AI systems to engineer high-efficiency silicon architectures.
The Scale ReportGudea Uses AI to Preemptively Track Social Media Controversies
The startup Gudea is using AI to map online narrative spread, moving beyond traditional metrics to help firms stop crises before they grow.
The Scale ReportIndustrial Next Aims to Replace Weeks of Robot Re-tooling
The startup uses AI foundation models to allow factory robots to switch tasks in minutes, aiming for full autonomous vehicle assembly.
The Scale ReportScience Corporation Tests Vision Chip on Stargardt Disease
Max Hodak, CEO of Science Corporation, reports a successful implant of the PRIMA chip to restore sight in a patient with Stargardt disease.
The Scale ReportBlueprints AI promises permit-ready designs in minutes
Santa Monica startup Blueprints AI uses generative models to automate complex drafting tasks for architects and developers.
The Scale ReportHoneyjar Launches AI Platform to Streamline Communications
Founders Michelle Masek and Nadia Jamshidi build a PR workflow tool that attempts to codify expert judgment into automated communications.
The Scale ReportWindBorne Systems Secures Massive US Air Force Weather Contract
Redwood City startup WindBorne Systems will supply autonomous balloon data to the Air Force in a deal potentially worth nearly $49 million.
The Scale ReportTechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Begins Soon in San Francisco
Over 10,000 attendees are expected at Moscone West to hear from industry leaders like RJ Scaringe and Andrew Feldman starting October 13.
The Scale ReportTechCrunch Disrupt 2026 kicks off in San Francisco this Sunday
The annual technology event at Moscone West features the Startup Battlefield 200 competition and over 300 emerging companies.