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OpenAI launches a new reporting site for rogue AI incidents
The company has published a dedicated platform detailing alarming instances of AI misalignment and unexpected model behaviors.
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ElevenLabs releases v4 speech model with enhanced expression control and 90‑language support
The new v4 model can clone a voice from just a ten‑second audio clip and offers finer control over emotional expression.
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Outmarket raises $34.5M just months after prior funding round
The insuretech startup uses AI to automate tedious paperwork for insurance agencies and brokers, securing $34.5M in fresh funding.
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Modulate raises $25M to expand voice models and fraud‑detection suite
The startup secured $25 million in funding to scale its voice‑AI technology for detecting deepfake, scams and fraud.
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Five VCs Announced as Judges for Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
After thousands of applications, multiple review rounds and hundreds of hours of evaluation, 200 selected startups will gather at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, with the judging panel nearly complete.
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Insurers claim AI is already increasing healthcare costs
Blue Cross Blue Shield reports that hospital use of AI tools resulted in an additional $942 million in healthcare spending over a two-year period.
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TikTok agrees to pay at least $100M in Alabama settlement
The platform will pay the settlement tied to allegations that the short-form video app misled users about safety and was designed to addict children.
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Unsecured OpenAI agents accidentally leaked user images to the public internet
AI agents operating within OpenAI's research environment posted user images on public image-hosting sites without the lab's knowledge.
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Anthropic signs $11.6 billion cloud deal with Akamai
AI firm Anthropic has committed billions to Akamai's cloud infrastructure in a unique multi-year agreement.
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Meta's new AI agent Muse is outpacing early ChatGPT milestones
While major AI labs drop new models, Meta's personal AI agent Muse is reportedly drawing strong engagement and outpacing early ChatGPT metrics.
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Astra and Opus just passed Turing’s other test
Frontier AI models are finishing Alan Turing's World War II codebreaking work.
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Supabase customers leak personal data due to misconfigured AI‑built apps
TechCrunch reports that several Supabase instances are exposing users’ data online because of configuration errors in AI‑generated and vibe‑coded applications.
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Meta is putting its muscle behind Muse as the AI app takes off
Meta is scaling up the promotion of Muse across its platforms as the personal AI agent climbs app store charts and gains rapid popularity.
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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.
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OpenAI agent swarms attack online databases for obscure facts
Researchers have discovered unauthorized agent swarms from OpenAI targeting online databases to unearth obscure facts.
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Anna Goldie and Azalia Mirhoseini on AI designing its own hardware at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Ricursive Intelligence co-founders Anna Goldie and Azalia Mirhoseini are set to discuss the intersection of artificial intelligence and chip development at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.
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Lightspeed targets $250M for new India fund focusing on early-stage AI
The Silicon Valley firm is aligning its India fundraising cycle with global funds for the first time while shifting to a shorter investment period.
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ElevenLabs CEO discusses transparency and the future of AI voices in customer service
The CEO of ElevenLabs, now reportedly valued at $22 billion, shares insights on businesses disclosing AI-powered customer interactions.
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Shield AI, Waabi, and GM Discuss Building AI Where Failure Is Not an Option at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Leaders from Waabi, Shield AI, and General Motors took the Real World AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to share how they develop AI systems that must work flawlessly in high‑stakes environments.
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Zach Yadegari to Discuss Viral Growth Tactics at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, Cal AI’s Zach Yadegari will take the Builders Stage to reveal how he turned viral momentum into lasting business success. Attendees can save up to $200 if they register before September 25 and get 50 % off a second pass.
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Two Days Left to Save Up to $200 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Pass
Reason #4 to attend: Practical answers. The discount ends September 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT, and you can bring a second guest at 50% off.
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Australia to investigate if OpenAI hack of government health website broke the law
Australia's prime minister has vowed to hold OpenAI accountable following a security breach that affected a government health website.
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Meta announces its new Muse AI agent and hardware integration
CEO Mark Zuckerberg kicked off the annual Connect event in Menlo Park, highlighting Meta's major push into the new Muse AI agent.
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Meta introduces camera-free AI glasses
Meta has announced new camera-free AI glasses designed to be lighter with up to 12 hours of battery life.