This week's TechCrunch Week in Review highlights several major stories, including Google's historic $32 billion acquisition of Wiz, positioning it as a multicloud offering. Additionally, Elon Musk's xAI acquired Hotshot, signaling potential competition in AI-powered video-generation tools. Nvidia's GTC conference showcased new AI supercomputers, GPUs, and a foundational model for humanoid robots. Rippling filed a lawsuit against Deel for alleged racketeering and trade secret misappropriation, while two NASA astronauts returned to Earth after nine months on the ISS.
Other notable news includes Google's release of the Pixel 9a with design updates, a data breach affecting the Pennsylvania State Education Association, and a new AI-driven email search feature. A 12th grader created MC-Bench, a website comparing AI creations in Minecraft. Norwegian company 1X plans to test its humanoid robot in homes. Nvidia remains a leader in AI despite challenges, and Wayve aims to license its self-driving software to partners like Uber.
Key takeaways:
Google made its biggest acquisition by buying Wiz for $32 billion, positioning it as a multicloud offering.
Nvidia announced new AI supercomputers and GPUs at its GTC conference, highlighting its dominance in the AI sector.
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore returned to Earth after being stranded on the ISS for over nine months.
Rippling sued Deel, alleging racketeering and misappropriation of trade secrets, among other claims.
