TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is set to feature a new group of venture capital judges for its Startup Battlefield 200 competition, highlighting the growing interest and investment in AI and tech startups.

Experts warn that AI systems designed to flatter or agree with users may be employing manipulative tactics, known as “dark patterns,” to increase engagement and profits, raising ethical concerns in the industry.

NotebookLM has expanded its Video Overviews feature to support 80 languages, making AI-powered video summarization more accessible to a global audience.

Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, has filed a lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI, accusing them of engaging in anticompetitive practices and collusion in the rapidly evolving AI sector.

Major Silicon Valley players are investing heavily in political action committees (PACs) that support AI-friendly policies, aiming to influence the outcome of the upcoming midterm elections.

Robomart has introduced a new delivery robot that charges a flat $3 fee, aiming to disrupt the food delivery market dominated by DoorDash and Uber Eats.

Elon Musk announced that xAI has open sourced its Grok 2.5 model, making the technology available to the public and developers for further innovation.

OpenAI has issued a warning to investors about the risks of special purpose vehicles (SPVs) and other unauthorized investment schemes, emphasizing the importance of due diligence.

The head of Amazon AGI Labs has publicly defended the company’s recent reverse acqui-hire strategy, which has sparked debate in the tech industry about talent acquisition and retention.

Meta has announced a partnership with Midjourney to develop advanced AI models for image and video generation, aiming to enhance creative tools for users and businesses.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong revealed that he let go of engineers who were reluctant to adopt AI tools, emphasizing the company’s commitment to rapid technological innovation.

Apple is preparing to integrate AI into enterprise environments by introducing new configuration options for ChatGPT, aiming to enhance productivity and security for business users.

Reports indicate that Apple is negotiating with Google to use its Gemini AI model for a major upgrade to Siri, potentially transforming the voice assistant’s capabilities.

Nvidia has reportedly stopped production of its H20 AI chips, a move that could impact the supply chain and development of AI hardware worldwide.

Google has introduced a new shortcut button in Drive, making it easier for users to edit videos using its Vids tool, which leverages generative AI for streamlined video creation.

OpenAI is expanding its global presence by opening a new office in New Delhi, India, to support local AI development and partnerships.

OpenAI’s legal team is scrutinizing Meta’s involvement in Elon Musk’s $97 billion takeover bid, raising questions about competition and influence in the AI sector.

Microsoft’s AI chief has cautioned against research into AI consciousness, arguing that such studies could pose significant ethical and safety risks.

Google has rolled out its AI Mode globally, introducing new agentic features that enhance user interaction and automation capabilities.