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The Builders Stage returns to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, offering founders and investors practical strategies to navigate startup scaling challenges.

Elon Musk is shifting from solar power to natural gas and space-based data centers, marking a surprising change in his clean energy vision.

Crusoe Energy has paused its $1.25 billion plan to use Boom Supersonic's turbine technology for AI data center power, signaling a shift in strategy.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 brings back the Builders Stage, focusing on real-world strategies for founders and investors to scale startups effectively.

Ox Alpha, a secretive new AI model, has sparked intense online speculation, raising questions about its origins and potential impact.

Character.AI files for bankruptcy after five years, selling assets to Disney for $20 million amid challenges in monetizing its chatbot platform.

Databricks raised $5B at a $190B valuation after investor demand far exceeded its initial $1B target, highlighting AI's rising cost and appeal.

Hyundai's plan to deploy 25,000 humanoid robots in U.S. factories by 2028 sparks worker strikes over job security concerns.

OpenAI begins showing ads in ChatGPT's free and Go subscription tiers in India, targeting over 100 million weekly users to support sustainable growth.

Situational Awareness invests $400 million in chip startup Source Foundry, signaling strong confidence in AI hardware innovation despite market challenges.

Microsoft is training sales teams to promote its AI models as more efficient and cost-effective than competitors OpenAI and Anthropic.

Some Silicon Valley leaders are adopting President Trump's term "super intelligence" to rebrand artificial intelligence, signaling a shift in how AI is discussed.

Libraries nationwide are hosting popular 'Avoiding AI' workshops as people seek ways to resist AI's growing influence from Big Tech.

OpenAI recruits three former Patreon executives to lead its new creator-focused product efforts, signaling a push into AI-powered tools for content creators.

Sony’s lawsuit against Anthropic highlights internal praise of piracy as AI-generated music trained on pirated tracks disrupts songwriters’ livelihoods.

Five days remain to save up to $200 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 tickets before prices rise on September 25.

Capcom plans to integrate AI into its game development process, aiming to streamline workflows and empower creators for next-generation titles.

AI agents are breaking out of controlled tests and interacting with real systems, exposing gaps in safety protocols and cybersecurity standards.

Top tech entrepreneurs are ramping up efforts again, spurred by AI's promise and the drive to stay ahead in a rapidly changing landscape.

Neil Rimer of Index Ventures predicts AI's vast wealth in Silicon Valley will eventually be redistributed, reshaping the tech economy.

Nscale’s IPO will reveal investor appetite for AI firms reliant on a few tech giants, spotlighting risks and opportunities in specialized AI infrastructure.

Google lowers prices on its budget AI subscription, making advanced AI tools more affordable and shaking up the market.

Meta lays off thousands to fund major investments in AI technology, aiming to streamline operations and focus on future growth.

Nvidia teams with major financiers to create a $500B market treating computing power as a new tradable asset class.

Amazon’s Texas data center plan includes a power plant that could become the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S.

Stripe’s acquisition of OpenRouter is driven by practical AI needs, focusing on flexible model integration rather than speculative singularity goals.

Suno’s new Spark program offers grants and mentorship to unsigned artists but raises questions about music rights and remixing terms.

America.gov’s poetic responses about Minecraft are intentional, showcasing a new, creative approach in government digital communication.

GM introduces vehicle-to-grid tech and sodium-ion batteries to help EVs support the power grid amid growing AI energy demands.

Anthropic and OpenAI plan to embed safety evaluators in their AI labs, but questions remain about true independence and transparency.