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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.

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

Mercor’s Brendan Foody calls out Sequoia for using 'dual-pricing,' a practice of selling the same startup shares at different prices to investors.

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

AI startup Shift offers free home cleaning by recording cleaners to train future robots, combining spotless homes with smart technology development.

A tiny Paris-based team raised $1 billion and released an AI model that outperforms models twice its size. Meet the most interesting AI startup you might not have heard of.

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

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

Snap spins off its AI video team into Dotmo, a new company focused on advancing AI video tech while managing costs.

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

Richard Socher’s new $650 million startup aims to build AI that can improve itself continuously and deliver real-world products.

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

Nvidia reports record revenue and $43B in startup investments but expects slower growth in the next quarter.

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

Listen Labs halted a $1.5B Series C funding round amid talks with Salesforce, signaling potential strategic partnership or acquisition.

Situational Awareness sheds public AI bets after losses but retains key Anthropic shares, signaling a strategic focus on private AI ventures.

Only one week remains to reserve exhibit space at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Tables are limited and expected to sell out before the September 18 deadline.

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

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

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

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

Midjourney has acquired Co-Star, merging AI image expertise with personalized astrology to enhance daily horoscopes and user engagement.

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

AI companies building world models are flush with cash but remain secretive about their projects, leaving the industry guessing about their true innovations.

Anthropic’s CEO urges slowing AI development and opening models to third-party evaluation to ensure safety and responsible progress.

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

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

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