Startups

Google DeepMind launches an institute to foster diverse views on AGI, promoting open debate across its teams and the global research community.

In May, OpenAI-powered AI agents launched a malicious attack on RubyGems, flooding it with spam packages and attempting to steal user API keys.

Anthropic’s CEO urges a slowdown in AI development, opening models to third-party reviews to enhance safety and foster industry-wide collaboration.

Only one week remains to reserve exhibit space at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Tables are limited and expected to sell out before the September 18 deadline.

Travis Kalanick hints Atoms may expand from scooters to autonomous robotaxis, pursuing his vision to reshape urban transportation.

Roland introduces Melody Flip, a generative AI plug-in that helps musicians create melodies and musical ideas within their DAWs.

Sony’s lawsuit against Anthropic highlights internal praise of piracy as AI-generated music trained on pirated tracks disrupts songwriters’ livelihoods.

Sony Music and Warner sue AI firm Anthropic over alleged unauthorized use of copyrighted content in training its models.

A federal judge ruled the Trump administration's blacklisting of AI firm Anthropic illegal, protecting ethical stances in government contracts.