TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

ElevenLabs CEO says AI audio models will be ‘commoditized’ over time

Author: Sarah Perez

Publication Date: 2025-10-29

Summary: ElevenLabs’ CEO discusses the future of AI audio models, predicting that these technologies will become widely available and commoditized, impacting the competitive landscape for AI-generated audio.

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Mercor CEO Brendan Foody

How AI labs use Mercor to get the data companies won’t share

Author: Maxwell Zeff

Publication Date: 2025-10-29

Summary: AI labs are leveraging Mercor to access valuable datasets that are typically withheld by companies, enabling more robust AI model training and development.

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Nvidia becomes first public company worth $5 trillion

Author: Ivan Mehta

Publication Date: 2025-10-29

Summary: Nvidia has reached a historic milestone, becoming the first public company to achieve a $5 trillion market valuation, driven by its leadership in AI hardware and software.

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 Day 3

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Day 3

Author: TechCrunch Events

Publication Date: 2025-10-29

Summary: The third day of TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 features keynotes, panels, and startup showcases, highlighting the latest trends and innovations in technology and AI.

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Character.AI under 18

Character.AI is ending its chatbot experience for kids

Author: Rebecca Bellan

Publication Date: 2025-10-29

Summary: Character.AI announces it will discontinue its chatbot services for users under 18, citing concerns over safety and compliance with regulations.

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Grammarly rebrands to ‘Superhuman’

Grammarly rebrands to ‘Superhuman,’ launches a new AI assistant

Author: Ivan Mehta

Publication Date: 2025-10-29

Summary: Grammarly has rebranded as ‘Superhuman’ and introduced a new AI assistant, aiming to enhance productivity and writing assistance for users.

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Phia’s founders at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Phia’s founders on how AI is changing online shopping

Author: Sarah Perez

Publication Date: 2025-10-29

Summary: The founders of Phia discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming the online shopping experience, from personalization to customer engagement.

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Silicon Valley star at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

‘Silicon Valley’ star Thomas Middleditch makes a surprise appearance at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Author: Morgan Little

Publication Date: 2025-10-28

Summary: Actor Thomas Middleditch, known for his role in ‘Silicon Valley,’ made a surprise appearance at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, engaging with the tech community.

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Inside CampusAI’s mission to close the AI training gap for everyday workers

Author: Rebecca Bellan

Publication Date: 2025-10-28

Summary: CampusAI is working to bridge the AI training gap for non-technical workers, making advanced AI education more accessible and practical.

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Mappa’s AI voice analysis helps you find the best job candidates

Author: Maxwell Zeff

Publication Date: 2025-10-28

Summary: Mappa introduces AI-powered voice analysis tools to help companies identify top job candidates, with a demonstration planned at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025.

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Super Teacher is building an AI tutor for elementary schools

Author: Maxwell Zeff

Publication Date: 2025-10-28

Summary: Super Teacher is developing an AI-powered tutor designed specifically for elementary school students, aiming to enhance personalized learning.

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Sam Altman OpenAI

Sam Altman says OpenAI will have a ‘legitimate AI researcher’ by 2028

Author: Rebecca Bellan

Publication Date: 2025-10-28

Summary: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman predicts that by 2028, the company will have developed an AI system capable of conducting original research at a human level.

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Owen Sakawa, Elloe AI

Elloe AI wants to be the ‘immune system’ for AI

Author: Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai

Publication Date: 2025-10-28

Summary: Elloe AI is developing technology to protect AI systems from adversarial attacks and ensure their reliability, positioning itself as an ‘immune system’ for artificial intelligence.

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

VC Vinod Khosla says the US government could take 10% stake in all public companies to soften the blow of AGI

Author: Sarah Perez

Publication Date: 2025-10-28

Summary: Venture capitalist Vinod Khosla suggests the US government could acquire a 10% stake in all public companies to mitigate the economic impact of artificial general intelligence.

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Mem0 founders

Mem0 raises $24M from YC, Peak XV and Basis Set to build the memory layer for AI apps

Author: Tage Kene-Okafor

Publication Date: 2025-10-28

Summary: Mem0 has secured $24 million in funding to develop a memory infrastructure for AI applications, aiming to enhance data retention and recall for AI systems.

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UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts

UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts on pushing his university into the AI age

Authors: Karyne Levy, Maggie Nye

Publication Date: 2025-10-28

Summary: UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts discusses initiatives to integrate AI into university curricula and research, preparing students for the future workforce.

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Sam Altman OpenAI

OpenAI completes its for-profit recapitalization

Author: Russell Brandom

Publication Date: 2025-10-28

Summary: OpenAI has finalized its transition to a for-profit structure, enabling greater investment and growth opportunities for the AI research organization.