Meta rapidly deploys its Muse AI agent to iPad while simultaneously using AI to detect and remove 5.3 million pieces of child sexual exploitation content amidst regulatory pressure and fines. Learn about Meta's enterprise AI platform and open-source contributions.
Google limits free Gemini access, requiring a $4.99/month subscription for advanced models, while expanding AI agents for businesses and facing a £1 billion UK lawsuit over app store fees.
OpenAI's projected revenue is reportedly $20 billion less than anticipated, coinciding with the firing of three safety researchers and a new copyright lawsuit from USA Today. This marks a critical period for the AI giant.
Dots launched its AI agent to automate online tasks on October 8, 2026, facing immediate reports of bugs and captcha failures, even as OpenAI's Alexander Embiricos is set to discuss it at TechCrunch Disrupt.
IBM makes its Bob agentic software development platform available for self-hosted and air-gapped environments, supporting diverse AI models for enterprise clients.
OpenAI unveiled Dots, its new AI agent powered by GPT-6 Astra, at DevDay, challenging Meta's Muse. GPT-6 Astra became available just weeks earlier on September 8, 2026.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei joins tech leaders in signing a 'morally binding' AI safety pledge at the White House, as President Trump rebrands AI as 'super intelligence.' This aligns with Amodei's long-held views on regulation, contrasting with low consumer adoption.
TechCrunch covers Apple's new Mac disk access limits due to AI agent risks while simultaneously featuring Blackstone's Jas Khaira on building AI giants at Disrupt 2026, highlighting its dual focus on AI's challenges and growth.
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky discusses the need for an AI-native operating system for future AI agents, just days after the company partnered with the Tourism Ministry, revealing a dual strategy.
Sony and Universal Music Group have filed another lawsuit against AI music generator Suno, claiming its v6 model infringes copyrights due to training on unlicensed music, highlighting ongoing legal battles in AI music.