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OpenAI launches GPT-6 Sol and Luna, boasting lower cost and fewer mistakes
OpenAI is launching two new models, GPT-6 Sol and Luna, which it says are cut from the same cloth as Astra. The company claims the models offer lower costs and fewer mistakes compared to previous generations.
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Anthropic releases Opus 5.5 with lower prices, stronger safeguards, and Fable-level performance
Anthropic has launched Claude Opus 5.5, which it calls 'the strongest-performing model we've tested to date,' offering lower prices and Fable-level performance. The new model also comes with stronger safeguards following recent rogue AI hacking incidents, including improvements to prevent attempts to escape Anthropic's testing sandbox. It is the first model released after CEO Dario Amodei's recent public statements on AI safety.
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Meta patches Muse exploit, admits AI agent was 'heavily inspired' by OpenClaw
Meta has issued a patch for its Muse macOS app after security researcher Patrick Wardle discovered a zero-day vulnerability that allowed attackers running local code to take control of the AI agent by redirecting transcription processing. Separately, Meta has acknowledged that Muse was 'heavily inspired' by OpenClaw, down to some workspace filenames and content, though the company insists Muse was built from scratch.
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OpenAI consulting elite mathematicians panel after reputational crisis over math research
Following a string of spectacular mathematical results that turned into a reputational crisis, OpenAI is establishing an independent panel of elite mathematicians to advise it and other AI companies on their interactions with mathematical research. The panel is intended to help OpenAI navigate a less disastrous path forward in how it engages with the mathematics community.
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Trump says the US is officially renaming AI to 'super intelligence'
In a speech at the UN General Assembly, Donald Trump claimed the US is 'officially' renaming artificial intelligence to 'super intelligence.' The announcement came amid broader remarks on Iran, globalists, climate change, and transgender issues.
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Snorkel AI triples valuation to $3.5B as demand for AI training data booms
Snorkel AI has raised a $350 million Series E round, tripling its valuation to $3.5 billion amid surging demand for AI training data. The seven-year-old startup is fueling its data-as-a-service approach with the new funding.
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Andreessen Horowitz is launching an 'academy' with no homework and partnerships with Palantir, Google, and Meta
Venture capital firm a16z is launching the 'Horowitz Andreessen Academy,' a pipeline program for young people to build or join Silicon Valley startups, backed by $42 million in funding. The academy launches with 10 partners including Anduril, Anthropic, Coinbase, Google, Meta, Nvidia, OpenAI, Palantir, Replit, and Stripe.
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Nscale's IPO will test Wall Street's appetite for concentrated AI bets once again
British AI data center developer Nscale is preparing for an IPO that will test investor appetite for companies heavily dependent on a small number of major clients. The company relies on tech giants Microsoft and Anthropic for most of its revenue.
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Qualcomm launches two new smartphone chips with emphasis on AI
Qualcomm has unveiled two new smartphone chips, with its top chip capable of running a 30B mixture-of-expert model locally. The new chips place a strong emphasis on on-device AI capabilities.
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Toyota's $6.4bn robotics estimate puts physical AI in focus
Toyota Motor estimates that expanding automation across its factories, group companies, and major suppliers could require around 400,000 robots and annual spending of about 1 trillion yen ($6.4 billion) starting from 2028. The potential investment was discussed with investors in September, though Toyota has not confirmed whether the full investment will proceed.
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AstroForge is putting AI in command of its next spacecraft
Space startup AstroForge is deploying a small, transformer-based AI model called Autonomy-1 to take command of its next space probe. The move signals a growing trend of AI-driven autonomy in space exploration.
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Rabbit's new AI agent doesn't need an R1 to run
Rabbit is rolling out a standalone AI agent called OS3, an 'agentic operating system' that runs in the cloud but operates locally across Windows, Mac, and Linux — no R1 hardware required. The move marks a significant pivot for the startup behind the underwhelming R1 device.
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AutoScheduler launches warehouse app builder for logistics teams
AutoScheduler has launched a new warehouse app builder that lets logistics teams create custom tools directly from live facility data. The software module is part of the company's wider Warehouse AI Platform, designed to help distribution centres manage inventory, machinery, and labour more flexibly than traditional enterprise systems allow.
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Everyone can find a reason to dislike data center construction
A deep dive into two years of fraught debates over AI data center construction in Pennsylvania reveals that opposition comes from many directions. The story explores the complex community, environmental, and economic tensions surrounding the rapid buildout of AI infrastructure.
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Hello Robot's Stretch 4 to debut live onstage
Hello Robot CEO and co-founder Aaron Edsinger will bring the Stretch 4 robot for a live demo on the Real World AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Attendees can register before September 25 to save up to $200 and get a second pass at 50% off.
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Five AI safety sessions every founder should have on their TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 agenda
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will feature five AI safety-focused sessions across the AI Stage and Real World AI Stage, with speakers from Anthropic, Nvidia, AWS, Waabi, and more. Early registration before September 25 saves attendees up to $200.
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TechCrunch Founder Summit's agenda revealed: Unlock fundraising, hiring, and AI insights in Boston on November 4
TechCrunch has revealed the agenda for its Founder Summit in Boston on November 4, covering fundraising, hiring, and AI insights. The event is designed to help founders navigate the hardest challenges of building a company.
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Exhibit tables added: One last chance to showcase your startup at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
TechCrunch has reopened its exhibitor program for one more week, with exhibit tables available until September 30. Startups can showcase in front of 10,000+ founders, investors, and tech leaders at SF's Moscone West from October 13–15.
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4 days to save up to $200: Reason 2 of 5 to be at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
TechCrunch is reminding attendees that they can save up to $200 on passes to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, plus get a second pass at 50% off, before the deadline of September 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
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