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TechCrunch Apr 15, 2026 at 18:33 Startups Rising Hot

Can AI judge journalism? A Thiel-backed startup says yes, even if it risks chilling whistleblowers

Objection, a Thiel-backed startup, aims to use AI to judge journalism, letting users pay to challenge stories. Critics warn it could chill whistleblowers and reshape how media accountability works.

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TechCrunch Apr 15, 2026 at 13:00 Startups
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Chipmakers AMD, Arm, and Qualcomm are all investing in this buzzy self-driving tech startup

The involvement of AMD, Arm, and the venture arm of Qualcomm is about more than money. It's also about tapping into the variety of compute platforms that Wayve's self-driving sy...

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