In ‘You Can See Everything,’ Elizabeth Holmes meets her equal in comedian Nathan Fielder
AI summary Nathan Fielder explores Elizabeth Holmes' psyche in a documentary, questioning her beliefs about her fraud despite her conviction.
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Jev is Vercel’s fastest-adopted AI model ever
The data comes from Vercel's AI gateway, a unified API service similar to OpenRouter.
Mark Wahlberg on using AI in film ‘the right way’ and being open to an AI clone carrying on his legacy
Actor and angel investor Mark Wahlberg says he's OK with using AI in filmmaking, provided it's used "to enhance what you're doing."
Veritas expands its anti-counterfeit chip to jewelry, trophies, and fragrance bottles
AI summary Veritas expands its anti-counterfeit chip to jewelry, trophies, and fragrance bottles, using secure technology to verify authenticity.
Replit’s CEO says the future of work is the ‘self-driving company’
AI summary Replit's CEO envisions a 'self-driving company' where AI agents handle routine tasks, while humans focus on judgment and decision-making.
Even Benchmark thinks AI is eroding the venture pact against backing rivals
AI summary Benchmark acknowledges AI's impact on venture capital's non-compete rule as companies compete more directly.
Tesla reveals SpaceX-powered Roadster that flies and falls with style
AI summary Tesla unveiled a redesigned Roadster with SpaceX thrusters, capable of flying and performing stunts, with a 2028 release date.
When it came to Cal AI’s viral success, a small army of influencers paid off
AI summary Cal AI, founded by 19-year-old Zach Yadegari, achieved viral success through a strategy of hiring influencers to promote the app, generating $30 million in revenue before being…
And the winner of Startup Battlefield at Disrupt 2026 is: Intero Biosystems
AI summary Intero Biosystems won Startup Battlefield 2026, beating five finalists with its lab-grown intestinal tissue for drug testing.
Amazon devices chief Panos Panay on the importance of failure and bouncing back from it
AI summary Amazon executive Panos Panay emphasizes that failure is essential for innovation and growth, urging founders to learn from mistakes and stay committed to their vision.
Meta launches an open-weight AI model that runs on Macs
AI summary Meta launched Muse Spark Open, an open-weight AI model designed for Macs with 816 billion parameters.
Amazon devices chief Panos Panay sees a future where AI devices replace the need to use apps
AI summary Amazon's Panos Panay envisions a future where ambient AI devices replace apps, focusing on passive assistance and privacy.
Bluesky wants to make it easier to buy, sell, and fundraise on the network
AI summary Bluesky plans to introduce payments to enable easier buying, selling, and fundraising on its network.
Anthropic is letting METR researchers look under the hood with employee-level access
AI summary Anthropic grants METR researchers employee-level access to evaluate its AI models and safety practices independently.
Bluesky expands its AI-powered Attie app to let anyone build websites, games, and more
AI summary Bluesky expands its Attie app to let users build websites, games, and more using AI tools.
Last chance to save up to $200 on your TechCrunch Founder Summit pass: Early booking ends October 16
AI summary TechCrunch Founder Summit early booking ends October 16 with up to $200 savings. The event takes place November 4 in Boston.
Volvo makes a bigger bet on Nvidia
AI summary Volvo expands its partnership with Nvidia to develop automated driving systems using Nvidia's hardware and software.
SK Hynix bargains for chip equipment exports to its China facility in return for building a factory in US
AI summary SK Hynix seeks U.S. approval to send chip equipment to its China factory as a condition for building a U.S. semiconductor plant.
AI agents are coming to Rivian’s cars
AI summary Rivian plans to integrate AI agents from other companies into its electric vehicles, expanding their capabilities beyond current in-house systems.
Ramp reaches $60B valuation as it pushes deeper into AI
AI summary Ramp's valuation hits $60B after raising $1.85B, expanding into AI and financial operations.
Google’s Universal Cart shopping tool launches in the US
AI summary Google launches Universal Cart in the US, a tool to help users track products across retailers and manage shopping progress.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Last day
AI summary TechCrunch Disrupt 2026's final day features AI discussions, startup pitches, and networking opportunities for attendees in San Francisco.
Amazon’s Bee launches two new personal AI devices, starting at $75
Amazon-owned Bee has launched its first new AI devices since its acquisition, including an updated wearable and a credit-card-sized recorder that attaches to smartphones. The…
Citizen Lab says governments are abusing online ads to hack people with ‘zero-click’ spyware
The digital rights unit found evidence that dozens of devices at media organization Al Jazeera were hacked after being shown malicious online ads.
Figma announces new features to define how agents work on its platform
AI summary Figma introduces new features like a Markdown editor and code layers to enhance design and AI agent collaboration.
Ricursive Intelligence is betting on AI-designed chips to help solve the compute crisis
AI summary Ricursive Intelligence uses AI to design more efficient chips, aiming to address the growing compute demand.
Flock CEO defends surveillance technology amid national backlash: ‘We shouldn’t pause progress’
AI summary Flock's CEO defends surveillance tech, arguing that privacy trade-offs are necessary for reduced crime and progress.
Meet the five companies competing in the Startup Battlefield finals at Disrupt 2026
AI summary Five startups will compete in the Startup Battlefield finals at Disrupt 2026, showcasing innovations across various tech categories.
Gudea leverages AI to help organizations prevent social media crises before they erupt
AI summary Gudea uses AI to track online conversations and help organizations prevent social media crises by analyzing information spread and context.
Intero Biosystems wants drugmakers to test on mini human intestines, not animals
Intero Biosystems is selling lab-grown human intestines to drugmakers as regulators push for alternatives to animal testing, while the startup looks to scale production and…