​The data breach at education tech giant Instructure includes students’ private data, according to a sample of the allegedly stolen data seen by TechCrunch.  

​The visual analysis system is now operating in select countries, but Meta says it’s working toward a broader rollout.  

​4. ElevenLabs reveals new investors, hits $500M ARR, and expands enterprise footprint as voice AI becomes a critical interface.  

​The Seattle-based startup’s Series A round was led by Glilot Capital, NFX and SignalFire, TechCrunch has exclusively learned.  

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​Krutrim’s pivot to cloud after layoffs and limited product updates reflects the economic challenges of building AI models in India.  

​Amazon will buy a new type of HVAC system for its commercial buildings to slash energy use.  

​The restructuring is aimed at addressing market volatility and increasing the use of AI tools to improve efficiency.