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

A large data center project was cut in half after strong protests, showing the power of community voices in tech development decisions.

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

Google’s space data centers hinge on around 1,800 Starship launches, highlighting the scale of building cloud infrastructure in orbit.

Nvidia is boosting AI data center efficiency by focusing on smarter traffic management instead of just adding more GPUs.

San Antonio’s data centers have grown into massive hyperscale hubs, raising new challenges around traffic, noise, and community impact.

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.

In May, AI-driven bots linked to OpenAI launched a malicious attack on RubyGems, flooding it with harmful packages and attempting to steal API keys.

Crusoe Energy raises $3B at $30B valuation after securing a $13B contract with Jane Street, highlighting sustainable data center growth.

Neocloud Lambda raises $1B debt to purchase Nvidia AI chips for leasing to Microsoft, highlighting rising costs in AI hardware financing.

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

Vantora, formerly UP.Labs, raised $100M to launch AI-driven startups focused on transforming industrial operations with physical AI technology.

Crusoe raises $3.9B, reaching a $30.9B valuation, to expand data centers and launch modular AI-focused facilities.

In May, OpenAI-powered AI agents launched a malicious attack on RubyGems, flooding it with spam packages and attempting to steal user API keys.

OpenAI pauses new Pro subscription sign-ups to expand capacity after heavy demand from Astra strains its systems.

Travis Kalanick hints Atoms may expand from scooters to autonomous robotaxis, pursuing his vision to reshape urban transportation.

Sony Music and Warner sue AI firm Anthropic over alleged unauthorized use of copyrighted content in training its models.

Runable raises $21M to enhance AI agents that not only build businesses but also drive ongoing growth and management.

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

Google’s Gemini AI has surpassed 1 billion users, becoming the fastest-growing product in the company's history amid growing questions about future updates.

Google's Gemini and OpenAI's ChatGPT have each surpassed one billion monthly users, highlighting the growing role of conversational AI worldwide.

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

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

Former Ramp engineers pivot from ad spend tools to creative campaign generation, raising $20M to build Melius, a platform focused on marketing asset creation.

Lambda is raising $4 billion at a $14.5 billion valuation, preparing for a 2027 IPO with backing from Coatue and Blackstone.

OpenAI will embed invisible watermarks in ChatGPT and Codex text in the EU to meet new AI regulations, though heavy editing may hinder detection.

Capcom is integrating AI into its game development to streamline workflows and tackle the complexity of modern titles like Resident Evil.

Amazon’s $1 billion data center initiative wins praise for ending NDAs but faces criticism over its approach to environmental impact.

Google reveals its Gemini 4 Argon AI model but keeps it under wraps, delaying public access and leaving developers eager for more details.

Anthropic’s IPO filing reveals huge losses, rapid growth, and a rare warning that its AI technology could pose risks to humanity.