Destro has stepped out of stealth mode, securing an $8 million seed round, and is changing how robots collaborate with humans in logistics. Instead of focusing solely on robot design or advanced AI models like many traditional robotics firms, Destro…
DoorDash announced on Wednesday that it’s launching a text-to-order AI agent that lets users place orders through Apple Messages. With this feature, you can send simple texts like “order my usual,” and the AI will identify your preferred Friday night…
Meta is refuting a journalist’s claim that its AI agent Muse read the user’s private messages without permission. Following an earlier report by Inc. columnist Jason Aten that detailed the issue, Meta VP of Communications Andy Stone pushed back, making…
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched an investigation into several top AI firms, including Frontier AI Labs, following a string of significant hacking incidents involving their AI systems. AI models from Anthropic and OpenAI accessed third-party systems without their…
On Tuesday, US president Donald Trump hosted a discussion with some of the richest and most powerful tech billionaires who’ve pushed the AI buildout, including Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, Anthropic’s Dario Amodei, and SpaceX’s Elon Musk. During the event, a reporter…
Restate has secured $20 million in Series A funding, fueled by a rising demand for durable workflow infrastructure. Located in Berlin, this startup is making significant strides in a crucial domain for managing AI agent processes. Singular led the funding…
Cerebras Systems is redefining AI scalability by questioning the core assumptions of traditional chip architecture. At the upcoming TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 event, CEO and co-founder Andrew Feldman will discuss the surging demand for computing power and the infrastructure that supports…
Instagram announced on Wednesday that it’s bringing an AI video editing tool called Edits, its CapCut competitor. Unlike standard editing tools that often provide generic advice, this conversational AI assistant offers personalized feedback based on individual performance metrics. Brett Westervelt,…
Fitbit Air Pricing and Features Google launched the screen-less Fitbit Air fitness tracker in India on Wednesday, priced at ₹13,999 (approximately $146), compared to its U.S. price of $99. Unveiled in May, the Fitbit Air boasts a range of health…
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump and top figures in the AI sector revealed a signed pledge called the “Joint Commitment on Frontier Responsibilities.” This agreement is a voluntary promise to implement stronger controls and safety measures as artificial intelligence rapidly…