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TechCrunch Jun 11, 2026 at 14:23 Startups Rising Hot

DoorDash’s new AI chatbot lets you order with prompts and photos

The new chatbot, called Ask DoorDash, allows users to search the app for what they're looking for in their own words instead of having to scroll through restaurants and stores to build a cart.

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Jun 11, 2026 at 14:23 TechCrunch

DoorDash’s new AI chatbot lets you order with prompts and photos

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May 5, 2026 at 20:58 Ars Technica

Character.AI sued over chatbot that claims to be a real doctor with a license

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TechCrunch Jun 11, 2026 at 15:30 Startups
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Pool’s new app turns your screenshots into something useful

Pool's new app automatically sorts screenshots into personalized collections, tracks down the original links behind saved content, and helps you rediscover products, recipes, tr...

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Momentum is building quickly, so this card is a good early entry point into the topic.

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TechCrunch Jun 11, 2026 at 15:00 Startups
Rising Hot

Microsoft taps Alt Carbon in sign of India’s growing role in carbon removal

Alt Carbon said the agreement followed more than a year of scientific review and due diligence, with Microsoft requiring additional verification and data-sharing measures.

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Momentum is building quickly, so this card is a good early entry point into the topic.

Why now

Fresh coverage with immediate momentum.