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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.

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

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

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

Anthropic reveals increased AI model distillation attempts by Alibaba, Moonshot AI, and DeepSeek, spotlighting rising competition and IP concerns.

Pangram raises $9M to enhance its AI detection tools, launching new models that identify AI-generated text and images amid rising AI content online.

Sam Altman’s eye-scanning startup, Tools for Humanity, faces layoffs due to revenue struggles while OpenAI prepares for its IPO.

A look at notable AI projects and startups that fell short, revealing the challenges behind ambitious artificial intelligence ventures.

Atoms, led by Travis Kalanick, raised $1.7B in funding led by a16z to bring AI-powered robotics to industrial sectors.

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

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

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

Lovable is in talks to raise $300 million, aiming to double its valuation to $13.2 billion with Menlo Ventures leading the investment round.

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

Sony Music has sued AI music generator Udio, alleging unauthorized use of over 30,000 copyrighted songs for AI training.

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

Databricks raised $1 billion at a $190 billion valuation after investor demand surged far beyond its initial target.

Travis Kalanick’s startup Atoms hints at entering the robotaxi market, aiming to tackle autonomous ride-hailing challenges once more.

Nscale seeks $3.5 billion in funding as it prepares for an IPO, building on a major $45 billion deal with AI leader Anthropic.

Mecka AI nears a $500M valuation with Sequoia-led funding, highlighting rising demand for robot training data in the growing robotics market.

Creating and conversing with my AI avatar revealed both the promise and challenges of digital self-cloning technology.

A federal judge ruled the Trump administration's blacklisting of AI firm Anthropic illegal, protecting ethical stances in government contracts.

Former SpaceX engineers are building a robotic factory that blends automation and human oversight to reshape steel parts manufacturing.

Prentis, co-founded by Reid Hoffman and Mark Pincus, seeks $100M to build AI that automates routine computer tasks beyond coding.