TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 begins in less than 24 hours — catch our last ticket deals

TechCrunch Events |
October 26, 2025
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is set to begin in less than 24 hours, offering last-minute ticket deals for attendees. The event will feature leading tech companies, startups, and discussions on the latest trends in artificial intelligence and machine learning.

OpenAI reportedly developing new generative music tool

Anthony Ha |
October 25, 2025
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OpenAI is reportedly working on a new generative music tool, expanding its suite of AI-powered creative applications. The tool is expected to leverage advanced machine learning models to generate original music compositions.

High school’s AI security system confuses Doritos bag for a possible firearm

Anthony Ha |
October 25, 2025
Empty school desk on a blue background
An AI-powered security system at a high school mistakenly identified a Doritos bag as a potential firearm, raising concerns about the reliability and accuracy of AI surveillance technologies in educational settings.

Who are AI browsers for?

Anthony Ha |
October 25, 2025
The article explores the target audience for AI-powered browsers, discussing their potential benefits for productivity, research, and accessibility, as well as the challenges in user adoption and privacy.

The glaring security risks with AI browser agents

Maxwell Zeff |
October 25, 2025
This article highlights the significant security risks associated with AI browser agents, including data privacy concerns, potential for exploitation, and the need for robust safeguards as these tools become more prevalent.

How to use the new ChatGPT app integrations, including Spotify, Figma, Canva, and others

Lauren Forristal |
October 24, 2025
ChatGPT logo
OpenAI has introduced new integrations for ChatGPT, allowing users to connect with popular apps like Spotify, Figma, and Canva. The article provides a guide on how to use these integrations to enhance productivity and creativity.

The browser wars are back, and this time they’re powered by AI

Theresa Loconsolo |
October 24, 2025
OpenAI ChatGPT website displayed on a laptop screen
The resurgence of browser competition is being driven by AI-powered features, with major tech companies integrating advanced AI tools to differentiate their browsers and improve user experience.

OpenAI wants to power your browser, and that might be a security nightmare

Theresa Loconsolo, Maxwell Zeff, Anthony Ha, Sean O’Kane |
October 24, 2025
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OpenAI’s ambitions to integrate its technology into web browsers raise significant security concerns, as experts warn about the potential vulnerabilities and privacy risks associated with AI-driven browsing.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 Side Events schedule: Women in Tech, MongoDB, Silkroad Innovation Hub, and more to host

TechCrunch Events |
October 24, 2025
Disrupt breakout
The side events at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 will include sessions hosted by Women in Tech, MongoDB, and Silkroad Innovation Hub, providing networking and learning opportunities for attendees.

The full breakout session agenda at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

TechCrunch Events |
October 24, 2025
Dr. Debra L. Emmons Vice President & CTO The Aerospace Corporation, Even Rogers CEO and Co-Founder True Anomaly, and Tim Solms CEO Slingshot Aerospace on stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 will feature a comprehensive lineup of breakout sessions, covering topics from AI innovation to startup growth strategies, with industry leaders sharing insights and experiences.

AI at the edge: How startups are powering the future of space at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

TechCrunch Events |
October 24, 2025
Disrupt 2024
Startups are leveraging edge AI technologies to advance space exploration and operations, as highlighted in sessions at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 focusing on the intersection of AI and the space industry.

Ticket savings countdown — just 3 days until TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 turns San Francisco into startup city

TechCrunch Events |
October 24, 2025
Lip-Bu Tan, Intel, Trump administration
With only three days left before TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, attendees are encouraged to take advantage of ticket savings as San Francisco prepares to host thousands of innovators and entrepreneurs.

With an Intel recovery underway, all eyes turn to its foundry business

Rebecca Szkutak |
October 23, 2025
As Intel shows signs of recovery, industry attention is shifting to its foundry business, which is seen as a key driver for future growth and competitiveness in the semiconductor market.

OpenAI buys Sky, an AI interface for Mac

Sarah Perez |
October 23, 2025
Turbo AI founders
OpenAI has acquired Sky, a company specializing in AI interfaces for Mac, aiming to enhance its product offerings and expand its reach in the desktop AI assistant market.

20-year-old dropouts built AI notetaker Turbo AI and grew it to 5 million users

Tage Kene-Okafor |
October 23, 2025
Instagram Stories
Two young entrepreneurs dropped out of college to build Turbo AI, an AI-powered notetaking tool that has rapidly grown to 5 million users, demonstrating the demand for smart productivity solutions.

Instagram users can now use Meta AI editing tools directly in IG Stories

Lauren Forristal |
October 23, 2025
Instagram has integrated Meta AI editing tools into IG Stories, allowing users to enhance their content with advanced AI-powered features directly within the app.

Two days after OpenAI’s Atlas, Microsoft relaunches a nearly identical AI browser

Russell Brandom |
October 23, 2025
Microsoft has relaunched an AI-powered browser just two days after OpenAI introduced Atlas, highlighting the rapid pace of competition and innovation in the AI browser space.

Microsoft’s Mico is a ‘Clippy’ for the AI era

Sarah Perez |
October 23, 2025
image of a humanoid hand reaching out to a human hand
Microsoft has introduced Mico, an AI assistant reminiscent of the classic Clippy, designed to help users navigate and utilize new AI features across its platforms.

Tensormesh raises $4.5M to squeeze more inference out of AI server loads

Russell Brandom |
October 23, 2025
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Tensormesh, a startup focused on optimizing AI server workloads, has raised $4.5 million to develop technology that increases inference efficiency and reduces operational costs for AI deployments