Stalking victim sues OpenAI, claims ChatGPT fueled her abuser's delusions and ignored her warnings: OpenAI ignored three warnings that a ChatGPT user was dangerous — including its own mass-casualty flag — while he stalked and harassed his ex-girlfriend, a new lawsuit alleges. Read More
TechCrunch is heading to Tokyo — and bringing the Startup Battlefield with it: SusHi Tech 2026 is zeroing in on four technology domains reshaping society: AI, Robotics, Resilience, and Entertainment. Expect live demos of humanoid robots, sessions on autonomous driving's software revolution, deep dives into cyber defense and climate tech, and candid conversations about how AI is rewriting the global music and anime industries. Read More
Battery recycler Ascend Elements files for bankruptcy: Ascend Elements said that it will be filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the wake of a canceled government grant and a challenging market for lithium-ion batteries. Read More
Disrupt 2026: Where deals and ideas ignite
Oct 13–15 at San Francisco's Moscone West, 10,000 founders, investors, and operators gather for high-signal insights, curated connections, and real momentum.
Investors don’t just listen to what you say - they look at how your company operates. Is ownership clear? Do your numbers match your story? Can you answer follow-up questions without digging through spreadsheets? The Fundraise-Ready Startup Kit equips founders with the materials investors expect to see, before pressure is on. Because confidence in the room doesn’t come from slides. It comes from preparation.
YouTube Premium and YouTube Music are getting more expensive: The YouTube Premium individual plan is increasing from $13.99 to $15.99 per month, while the family plan is increasing from $22.99 to $26.99 per month. Read More
France to ditch Windows for Linux to reduce reliance on US tech: France's move to ditch Windows for Linux is its latest effort to reduce its reliance on American tech giants. Read More
Last 24 hours: Save up to $500 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass: This is it. Tonight is your last chance to lock in savings of up to $500 for your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass. These discounts end at 11:59 p.m. PT. Read More
Anthropic temporarily banned OpenClaw's creator from accessing Claude: This ban took place after Claude's pricing changed for OpenClaw users last week. Read More
How to watch NASA's Artemis II splash back down to Earth: NASA's Artemis II mission has traveled farther from Earth than any mission before. Here's how to watch the crew's return landing in the Pacific Ocean. Read More
Deck agents don't just answer questions. They use your software — logging in, navigating screens, completing tasks end-to-end. Automate any work, running 24/7, inside the tools you already use.
PSA: If you use the Meta AI app, your friends will find out and it will be embarrassing: Now that Meta released its Muse Spark model, more people are downloading the Meta AI app. And if you join the app, your friends will probably get an Instagram notification about it. Read More
