Watch the trailer for ‘The Altruists,’ Netflix’s show about the FTX scandal
AI summary Netflix's 'The Altruists' trailer is released, depicting the FTX scandal involving Sam Bankman-Fried and Caroline Ellison.
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Ben Affleck is an AI nerd, and the internet is impressed
AI summary Ben Affleck showcased his knowledge of AI and machine learning in recent interviews, surprising many with his technical expertise.
Popular AI leaderboard Arena nearly doubles valuation to $3.1B valuation in 10 months
AI summary Arena's valuation rose to $3.1B after a $200M Series B round, up from $1.7B in January.
OpenAI’s revenue is reportedly $20 billion less than previously projected
AI summary OpenAI's revenue is reported to be $20 billion less than previously projected, now estimated at $50 billion annually.
Google brings agentic AI to Gemini, starting with businesses
AI summary Google introduces agentic AI in Gemini, focusing on businesses first to handle tasks and improve efficiency.
Anthropic changes usage policy to ban model abuse and election interference
AI summary Anthropic updated its usage policy to ban election interference, weapons software, and surveillance, along with prolonged verbal abuse of its model.
OpenAI’s math solutions aren’t meeting the field’s standards yet
AI summary OpenAI's math solutions did not meet the standards set by an advisory group of mathematicians.
A startup founder who served time in prison is looking to court an untapped market: ex-cons
AI summary A startup founder with a prison background is targeting ex-cons with an employment-focused social media platform.
Natura’s $99 smart ring puts AI agents on your finger
AI summary Natura launches $99 smart ring Interface, an AI-powered device for task management and health tracking, with preorders expected next month.
Goodfire says its new ‘inside-out’ monitors catch rogue AI agents at a fraction of the cost
AI summary Goodfire introduces cheaper AI monitors that track internal model activities, reducing costs compared to traditional methods.
US bars Microsoft, Adobe, and major IT firms from green card program for skilled foreign workers
AI summary The US suspends Microsoft, Adobe, and other tech firms from a green card program, accusing them of fraud.
New York alleges TikTok gave teens, children a placebo safety feature instead of a real one
AI summary New York alleges TikTok gave teens and children a placebo safety feature instead of a real one during an experiment.
Asos confirms breach of customer data after hackers send rogue app notification
AI summary Asos confirmed a data breach after hackers used its app to send fake notifications about the breach.
Hear from Ambrosia Energy and Bloom Energy execs on where the AI infrastructure boom is creating opportunity at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
AI summary At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, Ambrosia Energy and Bloom Energy executives discuss AI infrastructure challenges and opportunities.
Spotify is getting more serious about selling enterprise software
AI summary Spotify is expanding its enterprise software business with a new website offering internal tools to external users.
Waymo locks in $5B loan from Blackstone, PIMCO to fuel robotaxi expansion
AI summary Waymo secured a $5 billion loan from major lenders to support its robotaxi expansion and commercial growth.
Cal AI’s 19-year-old founder just raised $10M for his new AI startup
AI summary Zach Yadegari, 19, raised $10M for his new AI startup Persona, a personal AI assistant with a wearable band.
5 days to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Don’t pay more at the door for your pass
AI summary TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will take place in San Francisco, with discounted tickets available before October 13.
The complete Side Events lineup at Founder Summit 2026
AI summary TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 will feature various side events from November 3-6, including workshops and mixers for founders and investors.
Google releases a new local-first Granola competitor
AI summary Google released Google AI Edge Foresight, an AI note-taker that works offline using the EmbeddingGemma 2 model.
China’s Manus raises over $500M in first funding round since split with Meta
AI summary Manus' parent company raised over $500 million in its first funding round since splitting with Meta, led by Boyu and IDG Capital.
Last call to volunteer at TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026
AI summary TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 in Boston needs volunteers with a deadline of October 19. Volunteers get event access and a free pass to Disrupt 2027.
Amazon unveils new Alexa tablets with Alexa+ and Google Play Store access
AI summary Amazon launched new Alexa tablets with Alexa+ AI and Google Play Store access, featuring Android and high-performance specs.
Uber and China’s Pony.ai plan to launch robotaxis in London
AI summary Uber and Pony.ai plan to test robotaxis in London, expanding their partnership for driverless cars in Europe.
Vesta raises $30M to bring swarms of agents to mortgage lenders
AI summary Vesta raised $30 million to expand its AI agents for mortgage lenders, aiming to automate loan processes and reduce costs.
India rejects Elon Musk’s claim of discrimination over Starlink launch
AI summary India denied Elon Musk's claim that Starlink is being blocked unfairly, stating its regulations are fair and non-discriminatory.
Robot data startup Mecka AI nabs $60M from Sequoia
AI summary Mecka AI, a robot data startup, raised $60 million in Series B funding led by Sequoia, with participation from Nvidia and Microsoft's M12.
While VCs crowd into San Francisco, Endeavor Catalyst raises $320M for founders ‘elsewhere’
AI summary Endeavor Catalyst raises $320M to support founders outside major tech hubs, focusing on companies beyond Silicon Valley.
Nous Research confirms it hit $1.5B valuation, launches AI agents for business users
AI summary Nous Research confirmed a $1.5B valuation after raising $90M, and launched AI agents for businesses.
Microsoft releases new Nvidia-chip AI PCs with revamped Windows 11
AI summary Microsoft released new AI PCs with Nvidia's RTX Spark chip and updated Windows 11.