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## From Podcasting Pioneer to AI-Powered Learning: Anchor Co-Founders Launch Oboe The entrepreneurial duo behind Anchor, the popular podcast creation platform acquired by Spotify, is back with a new venture set to disrupt the learning space. Michael Mignano and Nir Zicherman have unveiled Oboe, an AI-powered application designed to revolutionize how individuals acquire new knowledge […]

**Anthropic Experiences Outage, Claude and Console Affected** Anthropic has reported service disruptions, leading to outages for its AI model, Claude, and its developer Console. Users may experience difficulties accessing or utilizing these services as the company works to address the issue. The cause and estimated resolution time are pending further updates from Anthropic.

**Disrupt 2025: Mati Staniszewski Charts the Course for Voice AI’s Next Era** San Francisco, CA – As TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 gears up to showcase the bleeding edge of innovation, one session is already generating significant buzz: “Exploring the future of voice AI” featuring industry visionary Mati Staniszewski. Slated for a keynote address on the main

## OpenAI and Oracle Forge Cloud Computing Alliance Reports are emerging that OpenAI and Oracle have struck a significant cloud computing deal, a move that could reshape the landscape of AI development and enterprise cloud services. While details remain sparse, the agreement is understood to involve OpenAI leveraging Oracle’s cloud infrastructure, particularly its high-performance GPUs,

**YouTube Unlocks Global Reach with Multi-Language Audio for All Creators** YouTube is significantly expanding its global accessibility with the rollout of its multi-language audio feature to all creators. Previously in testing, this highly anticipated tool allows content creators to upload multiple audio tracks for a single video, enabling viewers to select their preferred language for

**Thinking Machines Lab Targets Enhanced AI Consistency** The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence brings immense potential, but also a growing challenge: inconsistency in model behavior. Thinking Machines Lab is at the forefront of tackling this issue, committing to developing AI models that perform more predictably and reliably across various scenarios. Inconsistent AI can lead to

## Perplexity Reportedly Secures $200M, Valued at $20B Perplexity, the AI-powered answer engine, has reportedly closed a significant funding round, raising $200 million. This latest investment is said to value the company at an impressive $20 billion, marking a substantial increase in its valuation. While official confirmation from Perplexity is pending, the reported capital infusion

**Apple’s AirPods Live Translation Feature Skips EU Launch** Apple’s innovative live translation feature for AirPods, designed to provide real-time audio translation, will not be available in the European Union at its initial rollout. The highly anticipated functionality, showcased as a key accessibility and communication tool, is expected to launch in other global markets. However, its

**Aaron Levie: AI’s ‘Era of Context’ Transforms Business** Box CEO Aaron Levie frequently articulates a compelling vision for artificial intelligence: we are entering the “era of context.” This isn’t just about AI generating content, but rather its ability to understand, interpret, and leverage the unique, proprietary information within an enterprise. Levie contends that for AI

The AI revolution is rapidly reshaping our world, and at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, the convergence of hardware innovation and groundbreaking applications will take center stage. The event promises an insightful look into the future, particularly through the lens of humanoids, autonomous vehicles (AVs), and the powerful AI hardware that makes them possible. Companies like Waabi,