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Geothermal startup Mazama is drilling three miles underground to tap superhot rock, with one well capable of generating 15 MW of electricity 24/7.

The round values the data center giant at $30.9 billion.

Google DeepMind just launched an institute to hash out the big AGI questions in public

An updated permit shows the 100-cap will expire later this month just as competition in Las Vegas heats up.

If AI lab PrismML isn't on your radar yet, it should be.

Not everyone agrees with Amodei's call for globally coordinated action for AI safety.

The shift comes after a UNICEF test found leading AI models struggled to accurately retrieve global development statistics.

Newly unsealed court filings show Microsoft privately called OpenAI's data practices heft while both companies scraped paywalled Times content, built datasets from it, and warned internally it would gut publishers.

The company suspended service in the city in April after one of its robotaxis got swept away.

King Charles hosted a private summit Thursday with some of the most prominent names in AI and UK government.

Base Labs, the research group Baseten spun up earlier this year, will develop and publish methods for training and monitoring open models.

Pinterest is testing Restyle, a new AI-powered feature that lets users visualize furniture, decor, lighting, and more in photos of their own rooms potentially helping turn saved inspiration into purchases.

TechCrunch Disrupt is where the tech community comes together to build, debate, and connect. And while the main event takes over Moscone West from October 13-15, the conversation doesnt stop when the Expo Hall closes.

Apple is changing its App Tracking Transparency prompts in parts of Europe after competition regulators said the system favored Apple over third-party apps, giving developers more flexibility over how they ask users for tracking consent.

If you've been on the fence about volunteering at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, this is your sign to stop deliberating and start applying.

Tovala offers both a smart oven and a meal-delivery service. Its meals come with QR codes that you scan using the app, allowing the oven to automatically follow the cooking instructions.

Huawei is accelerating the launch of its next-generation Ascend 960DT AI chip as it pushes to compete with Nvidia and close Chinas AI computing gap with the U.S.

Last day to book your exhibit table at Disrupt is September 18. Two days left. Get your startup in front of 10,000+ founders, investors, operators, and tech leaders on October 1315.

People can use these assistants to make restaurant reservations and cancel subscriptions

A new coalition that includes Google, Nvidia, Anthropic, and Emerald AI wants to find 100 GW of grid capacity for new data centers.

The company is partnering with mobility platform Bolt -- but no vehicle orders have been placed just yet.

BCV's latest fund targets early-stage founders harnessing AGI and building the infrastructure to run it efficiently.

Comp AI, a cybersecurity and compliance startup, announced a $34 million Series A round led by Roo Capital and Grand Ventures.

Treble's voice simulation platform is used by voice AI model developers, AI wearable, and robotics companies

Snap unveiled new features for its smart glasses this week.

In an interview with TechCrunch, Al Gore suggested he isn't losing sleep over AI data center emissions he's more worried about the AI industry's own warnings about where the technology is headed.

The House of Representatives, in rare bipartisan support, overwhelmingly approved legislation that would require new vehicles to include AM radio.

Marketing platform Noise is on a mission to help anyone with a smart phone make money from their content.

Cap table management platform Pulley, backed by General Catalyst, Stripe, and Founders Fund, announced that it's closing shop in December.

Anthropic and OpenAI want to embed independent safety evaluators inside their AI labs. Researchers welcome the unprecedented access, but warn meaningful oversight requires transparency, independence, and eventually regulation.

There may be a simpler and more effective fix for rogue agents, hiding in plain sight.

The ShinyHunters gang leaked the files online after saying the Florida state agency did not pay their ransom demand.

Google is launching early access to a new MCP server for Google Home, allowing AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and others to control connected devices, review camera summaries, and access smart home activity using natural language.

At this year's Disrupt, Neuralink's co-founder Max Hodak will present a vision for screen-free interfaces that can even offer medical help. Register before September 25 to save up to $200 on your pass.

The deal could net the asset-light robotaxi company more than $300 million in funding.

The robotics industry is still waiting for their breakthrough into day-to-day life. Nvidia's Les Karpas has an answer as to why at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register before September 25 to save up to $200 on your pass.

Meet the next five top-tier investors judging the Startup Battlefield 200 contenders live at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register before September 25 to save up to $200 and don't miss a moment of the ultimate startup pitch competition.

Last day to book your exhibit table at Disrupt is September 18. Three days left. Get your startup in front of 10,000+ founders, investors, operators, and tech leaders on October 1315.

SK Hynix told TechCrunch the company hasn't finalized any plans or arrangements yet.

Fluxnium's fibers can extract uranium directly from seawater, which has enough of the nuclear fuel to power thousands of generations.

The Palo Alto startup says it has landed multiple seven-figure enterprise contracts within months of launch.

Amazon is letting all customers use Alexa+ assistant in early access period

National outcry against data center construction has spread to Philadelphia, where officials suggested possible construction in a neighborhood already impacted by a now-defunct oil refinery.

A new WhatsApp Business MCP server lets developers use AI coding agents like Claude, Cursor, Codex, and ChatGPT to handle setup, messaging templates, testing, and troubleshooting.

From Apple's repeatedly delayed Siri AI to OpenAI's messy super app launch, here's a look at the AI projects that shut down or missed expectations.

The AI frenzy could push U.S. data centers to become one of the largest consumers of natural gas in the world.

Elon Musk's company will also attempt to deploy the first V3 Starlink satellites into its orbital internet constellation.

The AI Contact Hotline is designed to be a discreet place where agents that have witnessed misbehavior can tip off authorities.

This is the first public acknowledgment that the U.S. military put a space weapon in Earth's orbit.

Meta One bundles expanded access to the companys AI tools with premium features across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.