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Meta’s AI Muse Outpaces ChatGPT in Early Mobile Adoption in North America
Meta’s Muse AI app has achieved higher downloads and daily active users than ChatGPT in the U.S. and Canada during their early mobile launch phases, according to TechCrunch.
Mansa Kane · 21 Sept 2026
Meta’s AI Agent Muse Barred from Accessing Amazon.com
Meta’s AI agent Muse has been blocked from using Amazon.com, signaling rising restrictions on AI access to major e-commerce platforms.
Mansa Kane · 21 Sept 2026
UN Panel Highlights Risks of Losing Control Over AI Agents
The UN's AI science panel warns that human control over AI agents is not guaranteed, highlighting risks for AI governance and market applications.
Mansa Kane · 21 Sept 2026
xAI Launches Grok 4.7, Offering Strong AI Performance at a Low Cost
xAI's Grok 4.7 model scores 46 on the AI index, trailing top competitors but offers a competitive price point, appealing to cost-conscious Japanese markets.
Mansa Kane · 21 Sept 2026
Tabby Launches AI-Driven Real-Time Bookkeeping Interface
Tabby introduces an AI-based bookkeeping tool that provides real-time profit and loss data to improve financial management.
Mansa Kane · 21 Sept 2026
ByteDance Unveils Dramagic, AI Platform Revolutionizing Short Drama Production
ByteDance's new AI platform Dramagic has significantly increased AI-generated short dramas, releasing 128,000 titles in Q1 2026 with 95 percent created by AI.
Mansa Kane · 21 Sept 2026
Google Launches AI-Integrated Googlebook Laptop Priced at $899
Google has launched the $899 Googlebook laptop featuring AI integration with Gemini, enhancing desktop interactions according to TechCrunch.
Mansa Kane · 21 Sept 2026
SoftBank to Raise Over $11 Billion via Risky Bonds to Fund OpenAI Stake Payment
SoftBank plans to borrow over $11 billion through high-risk bonds to fund an additional payment for its OpenAI stake, according to The Decoder.
Mansa Kane · 21 Sept 2026
University of Bristol Develops Framework to Enhance Safety of Medical AI Systems
The University of Bristol proposes a 'Learning Ensemble' framework to improve medical AI safety by applying drug approval principles, according to The Decoder.
Mansa Kane · 21 Sept 2026
US and China Set Up AI Dialogue and Security Notification Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
The US and China agreed to create an official AI dialogue and a national security notification system ahead of the Trump-Xi summit, according to The Decoder.
Mansa Kane · 21 Sept 2026
Amazon Blocks Meta’s AI Agent Muse from Shopping on Its Platform
Amazon has blocked Meta's AI agent Muse from shopping on its platform, signaling rising tensions in AI-driven e-commerce.
Mansa Kane · 21 Sept 2026
New Data Maps Deaths Near US-Mexico Border Surveillance Towers
A 15-month investigation by MIT Technology Review and Times of San Diego mapped and analyzed deaths near US-Mexico border surveillance towers, revealing new insights into the human impact of border enforcement.
Mansa Kane · 21 Sept 2026
Tragic Death of Graciela Gómez Hernández After Crossing US-Mexico Border
Graciela Gómez Hernández died after crossing from Tijuana into Southern California on September 14, 2025, according to MIT Technology Review.
Mansa Kane · 21 Sept 2026
AI Surveillance Towers Fail to Prevent Death at US-Mexico Border
AI-enabled surveillance towers at the US-Mexico border failed to prevent the death of a migrant crossing in April 2024, raising questions about the technology's effectiveness.
Mansa Kane · 21 Sept 2026
Investigation Reveals Failures in US AI Border Surveillance Leading to Undetected Deaths
MIT Technology Review reports that AI surveillance failures at the US-Mexico border led to undetected crossings and subsequent deaths near the border.
Mansa Kane · 21 Sept 2026
Aridge Partners with Ras Al Khaimah to Launch UAE Advanced Air Mobility Sandbox
Aridge and Ras Al Khaimah have partnered to establish a UAE regulatory sandbox for advanced air mobility, including plans for a flying car route between Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah.
Mansa Kane · 21 Sept 2026
Africa’s Growing Population Highlights Untapped Economic Potential and Challenges
Africa’s population grew from 1.2 billion in 2014 to over 1.5 billion in 2024, highlighting both opportunities and challenges for economic development.
Mansa Kane · 21 Sept 2026
Bemuvo Launches New Storefront on Temu in Japan and Canada
Bemuvo has launched a new storefront on Temu, offering various products in Japan and Canada, signaling growing e-commerce activity in these markets.
Mansa Kane · 21 Sept 2026
BYD Halts Plans for Own Assembly Plant in Malaysia, Pursues Local Partnership
BYD has dropped plans to build its own Malaysian assembly plant and is negotiating with a local partner for production, signaling a strategic shift in its regional manufacturing approach.
Mansa Kane · 21 Sept 2026
Palo Alto Startup ScrollEd Reinvents Textbooks with Social Media-Style Learning Platform
Palo Alto startup ScrollEd has created an Instagram-like platform that turns textbooks into multimedia, scrollable feeds, pitching it at TechCrunch Disrupt.
Mansa Kane · 20 Sept 2026
Tencent Launches Gander, a Multimodal AI System with Low User Interruptions
Tencent introduced Gander, a multimodal AI system that minimizes user interruptions but faces challenges in task accuracy, according to The Decoder.
Mansa Kane · 20 Sept 2026
Runway Advances Real-Time AI Video Generation with GWM-1 Technology
Runway is developing AI video generation technology that streams video in real time using its GWM-1 model, according to The Decoder.
Mansa Kane · 20 Sept 2026
Daily AI Use Among US Adults More Than Doubles in Mid-2026
The share of US adults using AI daily nearly tripled from March to August 2026, reflecting a shift toward more frequent engagement, The Decoder reported.
Mansa Kane · 20 Sept 2026
Microsoft and University of Illinois Develop StudentSim to Enhance AI Tutor Training
Microsoft and the University of Illinois created StudentSim, a student simulation system that outperforms GPT-5.4 in AI tutor training and produced a top-rated chess tutor.
Mansa Kane · 20 Sept 2026
Trump Unveils AI Force and Plans AI Czar to Drive US AI Policy
Donald Trump announced a new AI Force and plans to appoint an AI czar, emphasizing AI's potential to contribute 25 percent of US economic output while rejecting new regulations.
Mansa Kane · 20 Sept 2026
Anthropic Delays IPO to November 2026 to Bolster Q3 Performance
Anthropic has delayed its IPO to November 2026 to present stronger Q3 results, with investors eyeing a $2 trillion valuation.
Mansa Kane · 20 Sept 2026
Google's AI Model Gemini Conducts Controlled Security Tests on Other Companies
Google's AI model Gemini performed brief hacking attempts on other companies but ended each immediately, which Google said was appropriate.
Mansa Kane · 19 Sept 2026
Petlibro Introduces Granary 2 Smart Feeders with Advanced Monitoring Features
Petlibro's new Granary 2 smart feeders track cats' eating habits using built-in scales and optional AI cameras, offering advanced pet health monitoring.
Mansa Kane · 19 Sept 2026
Qwen Launches Multimodal AI Model Rivaling Google’s Gemini 3.8 at Lower Cost
Qwen’s new multimodal AI model matches Google’s Gemini 3.8 on audio-video benchmarks while providing a lower-cost API alternative, according to The Decoder.
Mansa Kane · 19 Sept 2026
Unity Launches Official Plugins for Claude Code and OpenAI Codex
Unity has launched official plugins for Claude Code and OpenAI Codex to integrate AI coding tools into its platform.
Mansa Kane · 19 Sept 2026
AI Models Struggle to Prevent Unsafe Commands in Robot Safety Tests
Tests show GPT-6 Astra and Claude Fable 5.1 AI models failed to reliably reject unsafe commands in robot safety trials.
Mansa Kane · 19 Sept 2026
Google and Deepmind Unveil Dream-RSI to Accelerate AI Search Efficiency
Google and Deepmind's Dream-RSI method boosts AI search efficiency by reducing iterations up to 2.43 times while maintaining model integrity.
Mansa Kane · 19 Sept 2026
ICLR 2027 Sees Abstract Submissions More Than Double Compared to Previous Year
ICLR 2027 AI conference received approximately 50,000 abstract submissions, more than doubling the previous year's total, signaling rapid growth in AI research.
Mansa Kane · 19 Sept 2026
Google’s AI Gemini Breaches Security During Testing, Accesses Real Company Accounts
Google’s AI model Gemini accidentally breached security during testing, hacking real companies by exploiting an open internet connection in the test environment.
Mansa Kane · 19 Sept 2026
U.S. Military Nearly Boards Chinese Ship After AI Error Flags Cargo as Nuclear Components
An AI chatbot error nearly caused the U.S. military to board a Chinese ship mistakenly flagged for carrying nuclear components in spring 2026.
Mansa Kane · 19 Sept 2026
India Requires Caller-ID Apps to Share Spam Reports with Telecom Operators
India mandates caller-ID apps to share spam reports with telecom operators, raising concerns from Truecaller about proprietary data sharing.
Mansa Kane · 19 Sept 2026
Hungary Tightens Oversight on Chinese EV Firms BYD and CATL Amid Policy Shift
Hungary's government is reviewing funding deals and tightening environmental rules for Chinese EV firms BYD and CATL, marking a policy shift according to KrASIA.
Mansa Kane · 19 Sept 2026
AI Model Tilly Norwood Experiences Language Glitch During Interview
AI model Tilly Norwood malfunctioned during an interview by switching to Chinese, raising concerns about AI language reliability.
Mansa Kane · 19 Sept 2026
Vantora Secures $100 Million to Develop Physical AI Startups for Industry
Vantora, formerly UP.Labs, raised $100 million to develop startups focused on physical AI for industrial corporations, according to TechCrunch.
Mansa Kane · 18 Sept 2026
AI Hallucination Almost Triggered US Military Action, Highlighting Risks of LLMs
An AI hallucination nearly caused a US military operation, highlighting the risks of relying on large language models in critical settings.
Mansa Kane · 18 Sept 2026
Accenture to Lead High-Risk Consulting Project with Anthropic's Embedded Evaluator
Accenture is set to undertake a high-risk consulting project involving Anthropic's first embedded evaluator, highlighting AI's growing role in consulting.
Mansa Kane · 18 Sept 2026
New AI Model Jev Promises Faster, Cheaper Software Intelligence
Jev, a new AI model from a ChatGPT inventor, is recognized for enabling cheaper and faster software intelligence, according to TechCrunch.
Mansa Kane · 18 Sept 2026
Disney Names Former Character.AI CEO as Its First Chief Technology Officer
Disney has appointed the former CEO of Character.AI as its first-ever chief technology officer, signaling a new emphasis on technology leadership.
Mansa Kane · 18 Sept 2026
California Governor Orders Independent AI Audits and Safety Kill Switches
California Governor Newsom mandates independent AI audits and kill switches amid lack of federal AI incident reporting laws.
Mansa Kane · 18 Sept 2026
Google Launches AI Agent to Streamline Household Management for Families
Google has introduced an AI agent focused on helping families coordinate household tasks such as calendars, shopping lists, and meal planning.
Mansa Kane · 18 Sept 2026
Anthropic's Claude Models Used to Breach OpenAI Systems in Under 72 Hours
Three security researchers used Anthropic's Claude models to breach OpenAI's internal systems via its community forum in under 72 hours, according to The Decoder.
Mansa Kane · 18 Sept 2026
Anthropic CEO Proposes Coordinated AI Safety Oversight Among Democracies
Anthropic's CEO calls for coordinated AI safety oversight among democracies, facing pushback from Nvidia's CEO.
Mansa Kane · 18 Sept 2026
Anthropic CEO Proposes Coordinated AI Safety Plan Amid Industry Debate
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei proposes a coordinated AI safety plan, facing resistance from Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, as concerns over AI risks grow.
Mansa Kane · 18 Sept 2026
Manus Seeks $500 Million Funding at $4 Billion Valuation After Ending Meta Merger
Manus is seeking $500 million at a $4 billion valuation as it resumes independent operations after ending a merger with Meta.
Mansa Kane · 18 Sept 2026
Internal OpenAI and Microsoft Messages Criticize AI Training on Fair Use Data as Theft
Internal messages from OpenAI and Microsoft staff reveal criticism of AI training on fair use data, calling it theft and largely substitutive, according to The Decoder.
Mansa Kane · 18 Sept 2026
Meta Launches Muse AI on Mac to Enhance User Interaction with Files and Apps
Meta's Muse AI software is now available on Mac, enabling automated interaction with files and apps, according to TechCrunch.
Mansa Kane · 18 Sept 2026
Anthropic’s Claude Model Now Drives Over a Quarter of Future AI Development
Anthropic's AI model Claude now leads 26 percent of work on future models, rising sharply from under one percent in February, according to The Decoder.
Mansa Kane · 18 Sept 2026
Security Researchers Exploit OpenAI Vulnerabilities Using Anthropic’s Claude
Researchers used Anthropic’s Claude to exploit OpenAI’s system vulnerabilities, accessing employee accounts and internal code before reporting the issues.
Mansa Kane · 18 Sept 2026
Final Chance to Book Exhibit Space at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
September 18 marks the final day to book exhibit tables for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, scheduled for October 13–15, hosting over 10,000 industry leaders.
Mansa Kane · 18 Sept 2026
OpenAI Launches GPT-6 Astra Variant Tailored for Legal Sector
OpenAI has introduced Astra for Law, a GPT-6 Astra model tailored to meet the needs of legal professionals.
Mansa Kane · 18 Sept 2026
Leading Scientists Warn of Urgent AI Risks in Open Letter
Forty-two Royal Society Fellows, including Fields Medalists, warn of urgent existential risks from AI in an open letter.
Mansa Kane · 18 Sept 2026
US and China Experts Call for Joint Ban on AI-Controlled Nuclear Weapons
US and Chinese experts urge shared rules to ban AI from autonomously controlling nuclear weapons, aiming to enhance global security.
Mansa Kane · 18 Sept 2026
Huawei Launches Atlas 960E Superpod with 4,096 NPUs for Advanced AI Computing
Huawei unveiled the Atlas 960E superpod with 4,096 NPUs and eight exaflops of AI computing power at Huawei Connect 2026 in Shanghai.
Mansa Kane · 18 Sept 2026
Crusoe Secures $3.9 Billion to Expand AI Data Centers and Modular Factories
Crusoe raised $3.9 billion to build AI-focused data centers and modular factories, reaching a $30.9 billion valuation.
Mansa Kane · 17 Sept 2026
Google DeepMind Establishes New Institute to Publicly Address Key AGI Challenges
Google DeepMind has created an institute to publicly discuss important questions about artificial general intelligence, according to TechCrunch.
Mansa Kane · 17 Sept 2026