a16z creates a $1.1B ‘Machine Age’ fund to ‘accelerate the physical buildout of AI’ TechCrunch By: Sean O'Kane 28 August 2026 at 16:24 The firm, known for its focus on software, is going to start throwing more money at the hardware behind AI.
Rivian’s CFO is leaving the company TechCrunch By: Sean O'Kane · Kirsten Korosec 27 August 2026 at 23:23 Claire McDonough is stepping down on October 30 to pursue a new opportunity, the company said in a filing on Thursday.