# Discovered Materials is playing AI whack-a-mole to hunt cooler chips

An episode of [TechCrunch Startup News](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1145974783), 11 Aug 2026, 6:29.

Audio: https://mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/AIRWV9380122439.mp3

Discovered Materials raised $9 million to fund the hunt for more novel materials to build more efficient chips. Plus, embattled hedge fund Situational Awareness invests $400M in chip startup Source Foundry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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