Stalking victim sues OpenAI, claims ChatGPT fueled her abuser's delusions and ignored her warnings: OpenAI ignored three warnings that a ChatGPT user was dangerous — including its own mass-casualty flag — while he stalked and harassed his ex-girlfriend, a new lawsuit alleges. Read More
TechCrunch is heading to Tokyo — and bringing the Startup Battlefield with it: SusHi Tech 2026 is zeroing in on four technology domains reshaping society: AI, Robotics, Resilience, and Entertainment. Expect live demos of humanoid robots, sessions on autonomous driving's software revolution, deep dives into cyber defense and climate tech, and candid conversations about how AI is rewriting the global music and anime industries. Read More
Battery recycler Ascend Elements files for bankruptcy: Ascend Elements said that it will be filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the wake of a canceled government grant and a challenging market for lithium-ion batteries. Read More
Disrupt 2026: Where deals and ideas ignite
Oct 13–15 at San Francisco's Moscone West, 10,000 founders, investors, and operators gather for high-signal insights, curated connections, and real momentum.
Investors don’t just listen to what you say - they look at how your company operates. Is ownership clear? Do your numbers match your story? Can you answer follow-up questions without digging through spreadsheets? The Fundraise-Ready Startup Kit equips founders with the materials investors expect to see, before pressure is on. Because confidence in the room doesn’t come from slides. It comes from preparation.
Deck agents don't just answer questions. They use your software — logging in, navigating screens, completing tasks end-to-end. Automate any work, running 24/7, inside the tools you already use.
