Astra and Opus just passed Turing’s other test

Frontier AI models are finishing Alan Turing's World War II codebreaking work.

Meta is putting its muscle behind Muse as the AI app takes off

Muse is topping the app store charts and adding users at a rapid clip, while Meta ramps up the personal AI agents's promotion across its own apps and beyond.

Meta’s AI Tamagotchi bet is…working?

When AI leaders at OpenAI and Anthropic started talking about “pacing the frontier,” maybe someone should have asked: what pace? Now it’s turned into model drop...

Kiteworks urges customers to shut down their servers amid ‘imminent’ threat of cyberattack

The tech giant, which allows companies to send large datasets over the internet, said it received a "credible threat" from law enforcement about an imminent att...

For months, OpenAI’s agent swarms have been attacking online databases to find obscure facts

The latest unauthorized agent swarms were discovered by researchers.

Anthropic’s founders seek voting control ahead of IPO

Anthropic is asking its shareholders to approve a structure that would give its seven co-founders a combined 50.1% of the vote on most corporate matters.

Tesla finally moves to electrify trucking after a decade of work and delays

Tesla's Semi truck, with a 500-mile range, is about to hit the road in big numbers, with the company saying it plans to make 50,000 units a year.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Ricursive Intelligence’s Anna Goldie and Azalia Mirhoseini on when AI starts designing its own hardware

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, Ricursive Intelligence co-founders Anna Goldie and Azalia Mirhoseini will take the Disrupt Stage to discuss closing the loop between...

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Meadow lets you leave your smartphone at home without sacrificing the essentials

“We’re not Luddites... it’s just we don’t want social media, browsing and that kind of stuff," said 25-year-old founder Shreyas Narlanka.

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North Korean hackers suspected in $351M crypto theft, the largest so far this year

The $351 million theft from crypto exchange Bitget is the latest in a string of high profile hacks targeting the crypto sector.

Lightspeed targets $250M for new India fund, focusing on early-stage AI

The Silicon Valley firm is aligning its India fundraising cycle with its global funds for the first time, as it shifts to a shorter investment period.

Waymo is scaling fast. Here’s what the fleet data shows.

In the past month, Waymo has expanded its fleet in Texas by 49%. There are other hotspots as well.

Nexterity wants to automate the hard, dangerous part of pipefitting

The startup's robot can tighten or loosen four bolts at a time, and it fits in a Pelican case.

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PrismML brings its tiny LLMs to Qualcomm-powered smart glasses

Prism's larger goal is open-weight AI that runs on devices and makes better use of the computing power they already have.

Meet Feather, the startup building the ‘Android of robotics’ for developers

Feather is betting on a customizable, $30,000 platform built for software developers.

Oracle sends force majeure notice on its New Mexico Stargate data center

The notice would allow Oracle to delay payments should the facility miss its 2028 target to come online.

Meta’s Muse Charm looks like a Tamagotchi, but it’s tapping into a much newer trend

Meta’s new AI gadget may look like a Tamagotchi, but its dangling form factor taps into a much broader Gen Z trend around bag charms, retro tech, and turning ga...

Databricks buys Row Zero and is scouting for more startups to acquire

Databricks has brought cloud spreadsheet startup Row Zero adding yet another acquisition to its 2026 shopping spree.

Google Photos ‘Clueless’-inspired virtual closet is now available on Android and iOS

The AI-powered feature builds a virtual wardrobe from your photos, and is now broadly available after first rolling out to Android users in June.

TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026: Everything you need to know

TechCrunch Founder Summit is a full-day gathering in Boston on November 4 where founders across all stages connect with top VCs and experienced entrepreneurs to...

Twenty minutes with the CEO of ElevenLabs, now reportedly valued at $22 billion

ElevenLabs powers the AI voice on the other end of a lot of customer service calls, and its CEO told me this week that businesses should probably tell you that ...

Google tests letting Gemini call businesses for you

Google says the AI-calling feature will first be available to Pixel 11 owners in the U.S. who pay for a Gemini subscription.

Shield AI, Waabi, and General Motors on building AI when failure is not an option at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Leaders from Waabi, Shield AI, and General Motors join the Real World AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to talk building AI. Save up to $200 by Sept. 25, 11:5...

Lovable’s annualized revenue crosses $600M as vibe coding takes off

Lovable co-foudner Fabian Hedin said that apps created on the platform are getting nearly a billion monthly views each month.

Ando wants to take on Slack with a team messaging app that lets humans and agents work together

Ando has raised $20 million in pre-seed and seed funding from investors including Accel, Index Ventures and Emergence.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Cal AI’s Zach Yadegari on how to create viral growth and capitalize on it

Zach Yadegari joins the Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to share how he capitalized on viral growth. Save up to $200 before September 25. Save 50% on ...

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Reason 4 of 5 to attend TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Practical answers. Two days left to save up to $200 on your pass. Savings disappear after September 25 at 11:59...