Trump announces US majority control of Venezuela’s oil reserves
United States President Donald Trump has announced an agreement granting the country majority control…
The Pentagon now has its own version of ChatGPT and Grok
The Pentagon has launched versions of OpenAI's ChatGPT and xAI's Grok, giving 3 million…
Anthropic’s new Fable release is cheaper, less restrictive
On Tuesday, Anthropic released Fable and Mythos 5.1, twinned versions of the company's most…
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026’s new Real World AI Stage features Nvidia, robots, and extinct animals
At our past TechCrunch Disrupt events, AI has taken center stage, both throughout our…
US places $10 million bounty on Iran cyber ops chief
The United States is intensifying its search for Amir Yariab, a senior official in…
Seattle Times and Newsday are the latest publications to sue OpenAI and Microsoft
Two more news organizations are suing OpenAI and Microsoft over the supposed use of…
Google Cloud races to catch up in the AI deployment wars with Accenture deal
It's the kind of bet AI companies and hyperscalers increasingly need to make. Hyperscalers…
Harvey hits $15.5B valuation, months after reaching $11B
Harvey, the legal AI startup that VCs can't get enough of, has raised another…
Anthropic reveals rogue AI agents hate CAPTCHAs, just like you
Anthropic's latest report about agentic misbehavior offers plenty to be concerned about — its…
Mecka AI nears $500M valuation in Sequoia-led deal amid rush for robot training data
Mecka AI, a startup that collects and analyzes human motion data to train humanoid…
Sources say Automattic’s board is out after failed attempt to oust CEO Matt Mullenweg
Automattic's board is out, multiple sources have confirmed to TechCrunch, after last week's attempt…
Leaks, data breaches, and ransom notes: The worst hacks of 2026 so far
If anything, 2026 has made clear that cybersecurity is no longer a background concern.…
Hear why Neuralink co-founder Max Hodak says the screen era is ending at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
When you imagine working with a computer, you likely think of keyboards, clicks, or…
I tried Tovala’s smart oven for two weeks — here’s whether it beats takeout
I tried Tovala's smart oven for two weeks to see if it could actually…
How Did Patrick Clancy Meet His New Wife, Rachel? Their Story
Rachel Danis is sharing how she met Patrick Clancy. Learn more about their story…
Forget the feed: Status AI raises $17M to turn social media into interactive entertainment
Consumer investor Natalie Dillon of Maveron has argued the winners of the new era…
