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Rival AI agents, Instinct and Meta’s Muse, both add the ability to make calls
People can use these assistants to make restaurant reservations and cancel subscriptions.
Google, Nvidia, and Anthropic want Emerald AI to find space on the grid for more data centers
A new coalition that includes Google, Nvidia, Anthropic, and Emerald AI wants to find 100 GW of grid capacity for new data centers.
Iceland-based Treble raises $18 million for its voice simulation platform
Treble's voice simulation platform is used by voice AI model developers and AI wearable and robotics companies,
Your startup’s next teammate might be an AI agent: Gusto, Insight Partners, and Leland explain what that changes at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
This session will explore how early-stage companies are building teams where humans and AI agents work alongside each other — and how founders can do that without sacrificing speed, accountability, or culture. Learn more at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register before…
Snap tries to make the case again for its $2,200 smart glasses
Since Specs' debut earlier this year, Snap has clearly been looking for an opportunity to explain why the smart glasses deserve to exist.
Al Gore says the real AI risk isn’t data centers
In an interview with TechCrunch, Al Gore suggested he isn't losing sleep over AI data center emissions — he's more worried about the AI industry's own warnings about where the technology is headed.
Anthropic and OpenAI want to embed safety evaluators. Will they really be independent?
Anthropic and OpenAI want to embed independent safety evaluators inside their AI labs. Researchers welcome the unprecedented access, but warn meaningful oversight requires transparency, independence, and eventually regulation.
After accusations of selling ‘perv glasses,’ Meta prepares to sell a pair without a camera
Can Meta dodge the "pervert glasses" accusations with a new camera-free product?
AI labs want in-house auditors — but maybe they should shut the front door first
There may be a simpler and more effective fix for rogue agents, hiding in plain sight.
Your AI agents can now control your Google Home devices
Google is launching early access to a new MCP server for Google Home, allowing AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and others to control connected devices, review camera summaries, and access smart home activity using natural language.
Anthropic merges Claude chat and Cowork in one interface
Anthropic is initially releasing these features to Pro and Max plan subscribers.