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Sam Altman, chief executive officer of OpenAI Inc., left, and Tim Cook, chief executive officer of Apple Inc.
AI

Apple says more ex-employees may have taken confidential data to OpenAI | TechCrunch

Apple is now seeking a preliminary injunction in its trade secrets case against OpenAI, which aims to stop...

In an aerial view, pools of water are visible at Central Marin Sanitation Agency wastewater treatment plant in San Rafael, California.
Security

CISA confirms hackers targeted over 100 US water systems during July | TechCrunch

U.S. cybersecurity agency CISA said it has observed cyberattacks targeting over 100 internet-exposed systems across the U.S. water...

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Stage Audience
Startups

Last 24 hours to save up to $200 on Disrupt 2026 | TechCrunch

This is the last 24 hours to save up to $200 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket before...

AI

Apple finally fixed Siri. So why does it feel anticlimactic? | TechCrunch

After rounds of delays, Siri AI arrived in the consumer beta build of iOS 27, launched in July....

The Whatsapp app logo can be seen on the display of a smartphone on September 2, 2025.
Apps

WhatsApp tightens account security with stronger two-step verification and more | TechCrunch

WhatsApp announced Tuesday that it’s launching new security features and updates to help users keep their accounts secure,...

India flag with 'AI' displayed on smartphone screen in foreground
Venture

Lightspeed targets $250M for new India fund, focusing on early-stage AI | TechCrunch

Lightspeed is sharpening its India strategy around AI, targeting $250 million for a new early-stage fund as the...

TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield judges
Startups

Here are the VCs judging in Startup Battlefield 200 Disrupt 2026 | TechCrunch

A great pitch doesn’t win Startup Battlefield 200. A great company does.That’s why the VCs sitting in the...

The 2024 MacBook Air
In Brief

The global memory shortage hits the MacBook Air | TechCrunch

The global memory chip shortage is affecting the availability of Apple’s most popular Mac, according to Bloomberg’s Mark...

Sam altman
Security

Alabama launches investigation into OpenAI’s hack of Hugging Face | TechCrunch

Alabama’s attorney general announced Monday that it sent a subpoena to OpenAI as part of an investigation into...

TechCrunch Disrupt Expo Hall
Startups

Buy one and get a second Disrupt pass at 50% off | TechCrunch

We’re closing in on the last couple of weeks until TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 kicks off! To help everyone...