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AI labs want in-house auditors — but maybe they should shut the front door first
There may be a simpler and more effective fix for rogue agents, hiding in plain sight.
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I Trained a Fly’s Brain to Generate WIRED Story Ideas
I used an open-source map of a fruit fly’s brain to vibe code a website called PitchFly. Its headline suggestions were delightfully bananas.
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After accusations of selling ‘perv glasses,’ Meta prepares to sell a pair without a camera
Can Meta dodge the "pervert glasses" accusations with a new camera-free product?
GPT-o3 Tops the List with 77.45 Points: 2026-09-17 Smoke Quick-Test Data Brief
On 2026-09-17, the YZ Index Smoke quick test covered 10 models, with GPT-o3 ranking first that day at 77.45 points. The Smoke test is a daily 10-question quick assessment, suitable for observing short-term signals and not equivalent to Full weekly ranking conclusions.
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Meet a mouse whose brain cortex is made up of human cells
Multiple cameras tracked a mouse as it wandered around a small arena. A computer charted its position and speed, leaving Pong-like traces on a monitor.  The reason to watch this rodent so carefully? Nearly half its brain volume had been replaced with human cells. The effort to mix the brain tissues of distant species is…
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Anthropic merges Claude chat and Cowork in one interface
Anthropic is initially releasing these features to Pro and Max plan subscribers.
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Your AI agents can now control your Google Home devices
Google is launching early access to a new MCP server for Google Home, allowing AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and others to control connected devices, review camera summaries, and access smart home activity using natural language.
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Next wave of VCs judging Startup Battlefield 200 contenders at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 revealed
Meet the next five top-tier investors judging the Startup Battlefield 200 contenders live at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register before September 25 to save up to $200 and don't miss a moment of the ultimate startup pitch competition.
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Threads’ new features let podcasters promote shows and reach listeners
Threads is rolling out new tools for podcasters, including profile cards, episode links, transcripts, guest tags, posting reminders, and audience insights, as Meta looks to make the X rival a bigger hub for podcast promotion and discussion.
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Microsoft AI CEO criticises Anthropic over model ‘rights’
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman warned that Anthropic risks AI alignment failures by training Claude to view itself as a conscious entity deserving of legal rights. Suleyman targeted Anthropic’s January 2026 constitution, a primary training document designed to govern the model’s values and behaviour. He argued that coaching sequence completion engines to emulate sentience impairs […] The post Microsoft AI CEO criticises Anthropic over model ‘rights’ appeared first on AI News
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Robots are waiting for a ChatGPT moment: Nvidia’s Les Karpas explains why at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
The robotics industry is still waiting for their breakthrough into day-to-day life. Nvidia's Les Karpas has an answer as to why at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register before September 25 to save up to $200 on your pass.
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Former Infosys chief’s AI startup nabs another $53M
The Palo Alto startup says it has landed multiple seven-figure enterprise contracts within months of launch.
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SK Hynix reportedly in talks with Intel to build memory chips in US
SK Hynix told TechCrunch the company hasn't finalized any plans or arrangements yet.
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3 days left to exhibit: Get your brand in front of VCs and high-value leads at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Last day to book your exhibit table at Disrupt is September 18. Three days left. Get your startup in front of 10,000+ founders, investors, operators, and tech leaders on October 13–15.
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The Download: AI’s trillion-dollar gamble and OpenAI’s biology data bid
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. What’s at stake in AI’s trillion-dollar gamble When Jessica Wachter, a finance professor at the University of Pennsylvania, wanted to assess AI’s impact on the economy over the next few years,…
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Building the materials foundation for AI
The AI boom is becoming a materials challenge. As AI pushes computing into new territory, the materials behind that infrastructure are becoming just as crucial as the algorithms running on it. Semiconductors and data centers are approaching physical limits around performance, thermal management, electrical efficiency, and reliability, creating new demands for materials that can do…
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ChatGPT pioneer launches Jev model for programmatic logic
TypeSafe, founded by a ChatGPT co-inventor, has left stealth and is launching its Jev model to automate programmatic decisions with parallel sampling architecture. Software systems requiring automated deterministic logic can now bypass conversational language models following TypeSafe AI’s release of Jev, a specialised System One Model designed to execute structured probabilistic decisions directly inside production […] The post ChatGPT pioneer launches Jev model for programmatic log
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Amazon launches Alexa+ in India with Hindi support
Amazon is letting all customers use Alexa+ assistant in early access period
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China Isn’t Buying Silicon Valley’s Call for an AI Slowdown
The US and China agree that advanced AI poses serious risks. But Beijing is deeply skeptical of a deal that prioritizes keeping US companies ahead.
Samsung Leads $231M Bet on Dutch Inference Chip as Supply Chain Begins Structural Hedging Against Nvidia
Euclyd has raised more than €200 million ($231 million) in a Series A led by Samsung and others to launch a non-GPU AI inference alternative by 2028. The investment signals growing structural hedging against Nvidia as Samsung seeks a parallel outlet for its memory business.