Only 4% of the startups in YC's 2026 spring batch had a native mobile
Only 4% of the startups in YC's 2026 spring batch had a native mobile app as their main product, down from 15% in 2013, as startups focus on AI and agents
TL;DRMobile apps dropped from 15% to 4% of Y Combinator startups as founders chase AI instead.
Why it matters: Shows where venture capital attention is shifting—AI is now the default bet, making mobile-first strategies obsolete.
Sam Altman told OpenAI employees
TL;DROpenAI's CEO says the company might slow AI development and wants competitors to do likewise.
OpenAI asked members of Congress for guidance on whether orchestrating
TL;DROpenAI asked Congress if competitors slowing AI development together would break antitrust law.
Latest
OpenAI to Pause New Pro Subscriptions, Cites Astra Demand
2OpenAI paused new $200/month Pro subscriptions due to server demand from Astra.
Adobe says it hit 1B MAUs, with freemium MAUs surpassing 100M in Q3, up
Adobe hit 1 billion monthly users; freemium tier growing fast with AI focus.
Chalmers Researchers Accelerate Bosonic Quantum Operations
Scientists made quantum computers 1,000x faster at certain operations using new gate technology.
Kalshi plans to seek US regulatory approval to start offering
Kalshi wants to offer single-stock perpetual futures with US regulatory approval.
BWT Alpine Formula One Team and SEALSQ Expand Quantum Partnership into
F1 team uses quantum computing to simulate car physics faster than classical methods alone.
An interview with Apple CEO John Ternus and Greg Joswiak on making
Apple is launching its first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, addressing the crease problem.
OpenAI Is Open to Slowing Cutting-Edge AI, Altman Tells Staff
OpenAI might pump the brakes on AI development if competitors do too.
Yen Rally Puts Global Stocks on Watch for Carry Trade Unwind
Strong yen could trigger a carry trade reversal, threatening stock market gains.
The AI safety vibe shift
AI safety concerns moved from niche group to mainstream conversation.