​Google has launched Flight Deals as its AI tool within Google Flights to help travelers find cheaper fares.  

​Alexis Ohanian and his firm Seven Seven Six are backing Palabra, which is working on a translation engine.  

​Cohere has hired Joelle Pineau, Meta’s former VP of AI research who previously oversaw the tech giant’s fundamental AI research (FAIR) lab. In her newly created Chief AI Officer role, Pineau will oversee AI strategy across Cohere’s research, product and policy teams.  

​Aaron Levie of Box joins the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 in October.  

​The change doesn’t affect previously sold models with the original version of the feature or units bought outside the U.S.  

​Airbnb has launched a new feature called “Reserve Now, Pay Later” that lets users in the U.S. reserve a property without paying upfront, potentially allowing people to cancel their bookings with less hassle if their plans change.  

​Igor Babuschkin is leaving xAI less than three years after he co-founded the startup with Elon Musk, following a series of scandals at company.