September 2025 TechCrunch Highlights
In September 2025, the US government acquired a stake in Canadian lithium miner LithiumCorp and its Nevada mining project. This move aligns with broader efforts to secure critical minerals for clean energy initiatives. Toyota announced an additional $1.5 billion investment into startups across all stages of development, reinforcing its commitment to innovation beyond traditional automotive sectors. Meanwhile, OpenAI launched the Sora app as a TikTok competitor alongside the new Sora 2 model and formed a math advisory group to enhance AI capabilities in complex problem-solving. Other notable developments included Adobe bringing Premiere video editing software to iPhones, PayPal's Honey integrating with ChatGPT for shopping assistance, and Fubo securing shareholder approval for its Hulu Live TV deal. Additionally, several startups raised significant funding, including former OpenAI researchers who secured $300 million in seed capital.
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Topics: government investment lithium mining