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Google launches managed MCP servers that let AI agents simply plug into its tools

Google is rolling out managed MCP servers to make its services “agent-ready by design,” starting with Maps and BigQuery, aiming to simplify messy integrations and help AI agents use real tools.

Spotify tests more personalized, AI-powered 'Prompted Playlists'

The playlists can factor in world knowledge, go back to your listening history from day one, and be refreshed daily or weekly.

State attorneys general warn Microsoft, OpenAI, Google, and other AI giants to fix 'delusional' outputs

The letter demanded companies institute new safeguards to keep users safe from harmful psychological impacts.

Big Tech joins forces with Linux Foundation to standardize AI agents

The Agentic AI Foundation launches to support MCP, AGENTS.md, and goose.

In a major new report, scientists build rationale for sending astronauts to Mars

“Everyone is inspired by this because it’s becoming real.”

Pompeii construction site confirms recipe for Roman concrete

Latest results from a recently discovered ancient Roman construction site confirm earlier findings.

Nvidia is reportedly testing tracking software as chip-smuggling rumors swirl

A new software option could make it possible to see the approximate location of some of Nvidia's AI chips.

Figma adds more Photoshop-like AI tools for image editing

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Port raises $100M at $800M valuation to take on Spotify’s Backstage

Port offers a proprietary alternative to Spotify's popular devtool catalog Backstage, but with a valuable addition: it can be used to manage AI agents, too.

Figma launches new AI-powered object removal and image extension

Figma is launching a new image editing toolbar to bring all its features in one place.

The accelerator is on the floor for autonomous vehicles

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.

Google's answer to the AI arms race — promote the guy behind its data center tech

Amin Vahdat has been promoted to chief technologist for AI infrastructure, a newly created position reporting directly to CEO Sundar Pichai.