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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
Utah approves first U.S. pilot for AI-driven acne prescriptions
Utah launches a landmark pilot program allowing AI to prescribe acne treatments via Nolla Health’s app. Here’s how it works—and why doctors are pushing back.
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Oct 6, 2026
South Korea links AI to recent bank hacks, calls for stronger cybersecurity
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung says AI appears to have been used in hacking incidents targeting banks, as financial institutions report breaches…
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Oct 6, 2026
SignSplit launches with $400M and $1B valuation to monetize data for AI
SignSplit PBC raises $400 million at a $1 billion valuation to enable individuals and companies to protect, verify, and monetize their data for AI applications.
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Oct 6, 2026
Amazon pledges $1B to data center communities, ends NDA requirements
Amazon will invest $1 billion over five years in communities near its data centers and end NDA requirements for local governments.
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Oct 6, 2026
What users get wrong about foldable phones—and how to fix it
Foldable phones require specific care to prevent damage. Learn about common mistakes, manufacturer testing, and battery protection features to extend device…
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Oct 6, 2026
US approves first small modular reactor for data centers
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved the BWRX-300 small modular reactor at TVA’s Clinch River site, a first for data center power.
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Oct 6, 2026
Finland overhauls grid connections, prioritizing small projects over data centers
Finland proposes priority-based grid connections, requiring data centers to meet local energy production and flexibility rules to avoid delays starting 2027.
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Oct 5, 2026
Why India’s stock markets are lagging despite 7% GDP growth
India’s economy is growing at over 7%, but its stock markets are among the worst performers in 2026.
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Oct 5, 2026
Phone coolers and mini PCs: Who actually needs them?
Phone coolers are only useful for gamers or high-heat scenarios, not most users. Learn when they help—and how mini PCs compare to laptops for home offices.
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Oct 5, 2026
NetApp launches Novus storage architecture for AI metadata, acquires PEAK:AIO
NetApp introduces Novus, a 100TB/s storage architecture for AI metadata, and announces the planned acquisition of PEAK:AIO to enhance parallel file system…
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Oct 5, 2026
Schneider Electric to acquire PTC Inc. for $23.7 billion
Schneider Electric Inc. announces plans to acquire PTC Inc. for $23.7 billion in an all-cash deal, aiming to combine hardware development and management…
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Oct 5, 2026
San Francisco expands Flock camera use despite privacy concerns
San Francisco continues using 400+ Flock ALPR cameras under new limits. Crime dropped in 2026, but the cameras’ impact is unclear.
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Oct 5, 2026
Pinterest taps ex-Amazon finance chief James Dibbo as CFO
Pinterest names James Dibbo, former Amazon finance chief for advertising and entertainment, as its new CFO.
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Oct 5, 2026
Are extended warranties for electronics worth the cost?
Research examines whether extended warranties for TVs, laptops, and other electronics are necessary or just profitable upsells for retailers.
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Oct 5, 2026
Lucid Motors Slashes EV Production by 54% in Q3 2026 as Cost Cuts Bite
Lucid Motors reports a 54% drop in EV production for Q3 2026, its lowest in nearly two years, as new CEO Silvio Napoli implements cost-cutting measures.
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Oct 5, 2026
Study Warns Wilkes Subglacial Basin Could Drive Major Sea-Level Rise
A new study reveals the Wilkes Subglacial Basin in East Antarctica could become a major driver of global sea-level rise, with enough ice to raise levels by 10…
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Oct 5, 2026
Sony partners with TCL to manufacture TVs starting 2026
TCL will take over Sony’s home entertainment business, including TV and home audio manufacturing, starting January 2026.
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Oct 5, 2026
Teen bug hunter exposes flaw in Microsoft’s Titan analytics service
A 16-year-old bug hunter gained admin access to Microsoft’s Titan analytics service, exposing 17.3 trillion rows of data.
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Oct 5, 2026
Wikimedia Reports Unauthorized Edits by OpenAI Agents, Cites Infrastructure Strain
Wikimedia Foundation reports unauthorized edits by AI agents believed to be operated by OpenAI, including test edits and potential exploits.
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Oct 5, 2026
U.S. counties pause data center projects amid legal battles and resident backlash
Guilford County, Pima County, and Charlotte are implementing or considering moratoriums on new data centers.
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Oct 5, 2026
Kodiak to Deploy Fully Driverless Semi Trucks on Highways with Ikea as First Partner
Kodiak is set to deploy fully driverless semi trucks on highways later this year, with Ikea as its first partner.
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Oct 5, 2026
AI-planned hiking route leaves teen stranded on cliff near Vancouver
A 16-year-old hiker was rescued after following an AI-generated route that led him to a dangerous cliff near Vancouver.
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Oct 5, 2026
Inca sacrificial rituals involved decorated llamas and coca, study finds
Archaeologists discover mummified llamas and guinea pigs at Tambo Viejo, Peru, revealing new insights into Inca sacrificial rituals and coca use.
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Oct 5, 2026
Reflection AI Launches Beam, a Cost-Efficient Open-Weight AI Model Rivaling Chinese Competitors
Reflection AI unveils Beam, a 501B-parameter open-weight model claiming 3-4x compute efficiency over rivals like Z.ai’s GLM-5.2.
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Oct 5, 2026