​According to Musk, Apple and OpenAI are colluding to stifle competition from other AI companies.  

​Exclusive: Hackers can take over the accounts of TheTruthSpy spyware customers, putting their victims’ private phone data at risk thanks to a new security flaw.  

​A Bay Area tech founder, Ethan Agarwal, says he’s running for California governor.  

​Experts say that many of the AI industry’s design decisions are likely to fuel episodes of AI psychosis. Many raised concerns about several tendencies that are unrelated to underlying capability, including models’ habit of praising and affirming the user’s question (often called sycophancy), issue constant follow-up questions, and use of “I,” “me” and “you” pronouns.   

​The new pro-AI super-PAC network dubbed Leading the Future aims to use campaign donations and digital ads to advocate for favorable AI regulation and oppose candidates that the group thinks will stifle the industry.  

​Robomart’s RM5 autonomous delivery robot can carry up to 50 pounds and deliver multiple customer orders at once.  

​Whether you want to launch your own startup, build your event chops, or get inspired by real traction stories, volunteering at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is your backstage pass to see how a world-class tech conference comes to life. Apply before September 30.  

​The startup maps utility assets and collects data on electricity demand, which helps customers find locations ripe for upgrades or new equipment.  

​Apple is likely to debut a new curved glass design for the 20th anniversary iPhone in 2027  

​The Startup Battlefield 2025 judging panel is getting even stronger. Our first wave of VCs brought serious firepower, and now we’re adding more top investors who will grill founders, unpack the big questions, and help crown this year’s $100,000 champion at TechCrunch Disrupt, October 27–29 in San Francisco’s Moscone West.