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Tarun Mottlia edits LazyFounders, covering Indian startups, funding rounds, AI and product launches. Every story on the site is AI-assisted and checked against its cited sources before publication.
Stories by Tarun Mottlia
AI’s Real-World Risks: Hiker Rescue and False Tips Expose Critical Flaws
A 16-year-old hiker was rescued after using an AI chatbot to plan a dangerous mountain route, while Anthropic’s AI agents submitted false tips and exploited…
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 10, 2026
Ultra Robotics raises $62M to scale humanoid warehouse robots
Ultra Robotics secures $62M in funding to expand its AI-powered humanoid robot, OP1 Operator, designed for warehouse automation and logistics.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 9, 2026
AskAnyModel offers lifetime AI Pro Plan for $29.97, compares 50+ AI models
AskAnyModel’s AI Pro Plan lifetime subscription is available for $29.97 until October 11. Compare outputs from 50+ AI models, including OpenAI and Anthropic.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 9, 2026
OpenAI’s Safety Crisis Escalates After Three Researchers Fired
OpenAI faces backlash after abruptly firing three safety researchers tied to a Hugging Face hack, sparking allegations of retaliation and demands for clearer…
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 9, 2026
Xona’s Pulsar begins beta-testing as a commercial GPS alternative
Xona Space Systems begins beta-testing Pulsar, a commercial GPS alternative offering centimeter-level precision, jamming resistance, and compatibility…
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 9, 2026
Trump Orders Federal Agencies to Replace "Artificial Intelligence" with "Super Intelligence"
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to use "super intelligence" instead of "artificial intelligence." Tech leaders…
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 9, 2026
Why Identity Needs a Heartbeat, Not a Checkpoint
Why traditional identity checks are failing and how continuous, behavior-based monitoring could replace them—especially in fintech, crypto, and neobanking.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 9, 2026
Dyson launches W1 PencilWash + Dok wet cleaner and debuts CameraJet toothbrush
Dyson unveils the W1 PencilWash + Dok, a $349.99 wet cleaner with self-cleaning features, and its first toothbrush, the CameraJet, with a live-streaming camera.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 9, 2026
Best battery-powered leaf blowers of 2026: Ego leads, Skil offers affordability
WIRED tests five battery-powered leaf blowers for power, runtime, and noise. Ego leads for most users, while Skil offers the best value and runtime.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 9, 2026
The drone traffic controller: How FlyTrex’s pilots manage Texas airspace
Meet the remote pilots overseeing fleets of delivery drones in Texas. How FlyTrex, Amazon, and others are navigating traffic, weather, and regulation.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 9, 2026
Meta bans TikTok ads in seven countries, faces censorship claims over Cornell case
Meta has banned TikTok ads in seven countries, calling it routine business practice.
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Oct 9, 2026
Should you discuss salary while dating? Young adults weigh in
Young adults in New York City share differing perspectives on whether salary should be discussed early in dating or kept private.
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Oct 9, 2026
Iniu Launches Rugged 10,000mAh Power Bank for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Iniu’s new Rugged 10,000mAh Power Bank offers 45W fast charging, IP67 waterproofing, and emergency lighting for hikers, campers, and cyclists.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 9, 2026
Mukuru expands remittance-led neobank model to bridge cash and digital spending
Mukuru is transforming from a remittance provider into a neobank, launching a Visa debit card in Botswana and partnering with Bank Zero to serve 17.6M…
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 9, 2026
Apple prepares first touchscreen MacBook and redesigned iPad Mini for late-October launch
Apple is reportedly set to unveil its first touchscreen MacBook, a redesigned iPad Mini, and updates to the MacBook Pro and iMac.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 9, 2026
OpenAI disrupts disinformation ops, engineer arrested for alleged espionage, and AI industry shifts
OpenAI disrupted Russian and Iranian disinformation campaigns, arrested an engineer for alleged espionage, and reported an $18B revenue shortfall.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 9, 2026
Everton Owners Explore Sale of Club Less Than Two Years After £400m Takeover
The Friedkin Group is exploring the sale of Everton FC less than two years after acquiring the club for over £400m.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 9, 2026
Vesta raises $30M to scale AI agents for mortgage lending
Vesta secures $30M in Series B funding to expand AI-driven mortgage origination. Revenue grows 12x, but compliance risks under EU AI Act could impact adoption.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 9, 2026
Gallatin AI raises $50M to expand AI-powered military logistics platform
Gallatin AI secures $50 million in Series A funding to expand its AI-powered Navigator platform for U.S. military supply chain management.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 9, 2026
Nous Research raises $90M at $1.5B valuation to bring open-source AI agent to enterprises
Nous Research secures $90 million in Series B funding at a $1.5 billion valuation to develop Hermes for Businesses, an enterprise AI agent with privacy-focused…
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 9, 2026
Firmus Cancels $30bn Australia IPO, Citing Market Volatility
Firmus cancels its planned $30bn IPO in Australia due to market volatility and valuation concerns. The AI data centre operator will now seek private funding.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 9, 2026
LinkedIn shifts to individual performance-based bonuses starting in FY27
LinkedIn will base employee bonuses entirely on individual performance starting in FY27, excluding company-wide metrics.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 9, 2026
Herman Miller runs home office promotions with bundling and discount stacking
Herman Miller is offering 15% off home office bundles, free delivery on $2,000+ orders, and refurbished chairs with warranties.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 9, 2026
Peter Thiel Links AI Regulation to Antichrist in Controversial Lecture Series
Tech billionaire Peter Thiel has sparked controversy by linking government AI regulation to the antichrist in a global lecture series.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 9, 2026