# June thinks AI can solve the AI deployment problem; plus, Base Power raises another $1B to save the grid using backyard batteries

An episode of [TechCrunch Startup News](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1145974783), 4 Aug 2026, 7:39.

Audio: https://mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/AIRWV3194784204.mp3

June emerged from stealth today with a $20 million pre-seed round to make AI adoption simpler. Also, Base Power’s $1 billion round will help the startup ramp production of its home batteries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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