AI in Business

Anthropic introduces Claude for Small Business, integrating AI workflows into tools like QuickBooks, PayPal, and HubSpot to streamline operations for small firms.

Omron’s healthcare data subsidiary is using AI to analyze data from 50 million Japanese patients to identify rare disease clusters for new treatments.

Chinese automakers received the highest government subsidies in 2025, with a U.S-sanctioned oil refiner also benefiting, raising questions about policy and sanctions impact.

Cisco’s stock jumps 18% as major cloud providers increase orders for AI-related networking equipment, signaling strong demand in the AI infrastructure market.

Fervo has raised close to $2 billion in its initial public offering, marking a significant milestone for the geothermal energy company.

Rivian’s spinoff Mind Robotics raises an additional $400 million, bringing total funding to over $1 billion as it develops industrial automation technologies.

Anthropic has overtaken OpenAI in business AI usage, marking a major shift in the industry according to Ramp’s AI Index. The change highlights market volatility.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 introduces six specialized stages to address operational pressures and market shifts, helping founders and investors act faster in a volatile environment.

Nissan expects to return to profitability in FY26, projecting a net profit of 20 billion yen, ending a three-year loss streak amid restructuring efforts.