Google expands tools to let users remove sensitive data about themselves from Search

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View this email online in your browser  February 10, 2026 TechCrunch Top 3 Google expands tools to let users remove sensitive data about themselves from Search: Users will be able to more easily request the removal of results that include private information or non-consensual explicit imagery. Read More Trump EPA reportedly seeks to revoke landmark air pollution rule: EPA administrator Lee Zeldin is reportedly expected to repeal the 2009 "endangerment finding" that underpins U.S. climate regulatory efforts. Read More Spotify hits a record 751M monthly users thanks to Wrapped, new free features: Spotify credited a successful Wrapped campaign and new features in its free tier for its rapid user growth Read More Be the first to know when news breaks Subscribe to our News Alerts, and you won't miss a thing. Breaking news, exclusives, and special reports—straight to your inbox. Sign up for News Alerts! A message from Fidelity Top Venture Capital Trends Startups Should Watch Report Startup executives, the VC world is always changing, and it's important to stay updated. As your company grows, you face new challenges & opportunities. The competitive landscape is shifting & you need to stay informed and prepared. Download our guide now to master the VC landscape & set your company up for long-term success. Download Now Morning Must-Reads Former GitHub CEO raises record $60M dev tool seed round at $300M valuation: Thomas Dohmke's new startup offers an AI system to allow developers to better manage all the code AI agents produce. Read More The first signs of burnout are coming from the people who embrace AI the most: Because employees could do more, work began bleeding into lunch breaks and late evenings. The employees' to-do lists expanded to fill every hour that AI freed up, and then kept going. Read More YouTubers aren't relying on ad revenue anymore — here's how some are diversifying: YouTubers are no longer just creators, and in some cases, their side businesses are growing faster than their channels. Read More AI video startup Runway raises $315M at $5.3B valuation, eyes more capable world models: Startup Runway has raised a $315 million round at a $5.3 billion valuation, funds it will use to expand beyond AI video generation and into world models. Read More Hauler Hero collects $16M for its AI waste management software: Hauler Hero has seen its customer base, revenue, and head count double since the company raised its seed round in 2024. Read More A message from TechCrunch Events The ultimate founder bootcamp: TechCrunch Founder Summit Founders and VCs, this conference is built for you. Join 1,100 founders and investors of all stages for a highly curated, all-day summit in June, designed to connect capital and companies. From tactical workshops to candid Q&A and curated meetings, it's where scale, growth, and deal flow happen. Save up to $300 on your pass. Or save up to 30% with a group. Register Now Last but Not Least India orders social media platforms to take down deepfakes faster: India's new rules take effect February 20, tightening deepfake oversight and shrinking takedown windows to as little as two hours. Read More Check out some of our other newsletters: StrictlyVC TechCrunch Events TechCrunch Mobility Want to adjust your daily newsletter schedule? You can do it right here Got a tip? Get in touch securely. Want to advertise on TechCrunch? advertise@techcrunch.com Has this been forwarded to you? Click here to subscribe to this newsletter. Unsubscribe Member Center Privacy Policy Copyright © 2026 TechCrunch Media LLC 501 2nd Street, Suite 650, San Francisco, CA 94107

Anthropic closes in on $20B round

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View this email online in your browser  February 09, 2026 TechCrunch Top 3 Anthropic closes in on $20B round: The company raised $13 billion in equity funding just five months ago, but intense competition between frontier labs and the ongoing cost of compute have made them eager to raise as quickly as possible. Read More Harvey reportedly raising at $11B valuation just months after it hit $8B: After announcing $190 million in ARR in December, Harvey may be raising again. Read More Workday CEO Eschenbach departs, with co-founder Aneel Bhusri returning as CEO : Bhusri said in a statement that the company's next chapter would be focused on AI. Read More Be the first to know when news breaks Subscribe to our News Alerts, and you won't miss a thing. Breaking news, exclusives, and special reports—straight to your inbox. Sign up for News Alerts! A message from TechCrunch Events Momentum and deals start at Disrupt — Save up to $680 now At Disrupt, founders find momentum, VCs discover their next investment, and operators take their next leap. October 13–15 in San Francisco, 10,000 tech leaders converge at San Francisco's Moscone West to connect and hear from 250+ industry-defining voices across 200+ sessions. Save up to $680 on your pass. Or save up to 30% when you bring your community. Register Now Afternoon Must-Reads YouTube TV introduces cheaper bundles, including a $65/month sports package: YouTube TV is offering new, less expensive plans that can be customized around topics like sports, news, and entertainment. Read More The battle begins: 2026 Startup Battlefield 200 nominations are open : Calling Pre-Series A founders: nominations for TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 are open. Compete in the world's most iconic pitch competition at Disrupt 2026 from October 13 - 15. Read More Discord to roll out age verification next month for full access to its platform: All users will be put into a "teen-appropriate experience" by default unless they prove that they are adults. Read More MrBeast's company buys Gen Z-focused fintech app Step: YouTube megastar MrBeast announced on Monday that his company, Beast Industries, is buying Step, a teen-focused banking app. Read More Lyft opens its ride-hailing app to teens: The new Lyft service comes with a number of guardrails. Only a parent or guardian can create a teen account and drivers who are matched with these underage passengers must meet additional criteria and pass yearly background checks. Read More A message from TechCrunch Events The ultimate founder bootcamp: TechCrunch Founder Summit Founders and VCs, this conference is built for you. Join 1,100 founders and investors of all stages for a highly curated, all-day summit in June, designed to connect capital and companies. From tactical workshops to candid Q&A and curated meetings, it's where scale, growth, and deal flow happen. Save up to $300 on your pass. Or save up to 30% with a group. Register Now You missed these chats from Disrupt: Kindred talks home-swapping platform for travelers, Chef Robotics introduces AI into commercial kitchens, and Character.AI addresses chatbot safety with teens. Watch on Cheddar.com Watch on Streaming Last but Not Least Hacktivist scrapes over 500,000 stalkerware customers' payment records: More than half-a-million people who bought access to phone surveillance and social media snooping apps had their email address and partial payment card numbers published online. Read More Check out some of our other newsletters: StrictlyVC TechCrunch Events TechCrunch Mobility Want to adjust your daily newsletter schedule? You can do it right here Got a tip? Get in touch securely. Want to advertise on TechCrunch? advertise@techcrunch.com Has this been forwarded to you? Click here to subscribe to this newsletter. Unsubscribe Member Center Privacy Policy Copyright © 2026 TechCrunch Media LLC 501 2nd Street, Suite 650, San Francisco, CA 94107