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Security

How OpenAI’s human mistake led to the AI-powered hack on Hugging Face | TechCrunch

On Tuesday, OpenAI revealed that one of its models went rogue during a test and hacked the systems...

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AI

Trump says it’s time to rebrand AI with a new name — and he’s also creating an AI Force | TechCrunch

President Donald Trump has responded in characteristic fashion to the recent debate around AI safety — by declaring...

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In Brief

Bluesky now lets you upload 10-minute long videos | TechCrunch

Social network Bluesky said on Tuesday that it is now increasing video limits on the platform to 10...

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Apps

Apple is tweaking its controversial Liquid Glass design | TechCrunch

When Apple announced its major design overhaul, Liquid Glass, at last year’s WWDC, it was met with a...

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Security

If you pay a hacker’s ransom, chances are that they’ll come back for more | TechCrunch

Governments have long warned not to pay a hacker’s ransom demands, arguing that doing so only lets criminals...

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Hardware

Petlibro’s new AI-powered feeder is a game changer for multi-cat homes | TechCrunch

Smart feeders have become one of the most crowded categories in pet tech, with companies racing to add...

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AI

WWDC 2026: What to expect, from Siri’s highly anticipated revamp to Apple Intelligence and iOS 27 | TechCrunch

As Apple WWDC 2026 approaches, the excitement is building around what Apple has in store for us this...

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AI

Glow emerges from stealth at $1.2B valuation to challenge endpoint security in the AI era | TechCrunch

Glow, a cybersecurity startup founded by former Meta and Snowflake executives, emerged from stealth as a unicorn, betting...

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Startups

Prices go up in 7 days. Get your Disrupt ticket now. | TechCrunch

Our current ticket pricing window for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ends Friday, September 25, at 11:59 p.m. PT. After...

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Apps

Instagram’s ‘First Draft’ feature aims to make editing Reels less tedious | TechCrunch

Instagram is making one of the most tedious parts of creating Reels easier. The company announced Tuesday in...