US Wallets Lead AI Agent Crypto Spending, Chainalysis Finds
AI agents made over 138 million tiny crypto payments through Coinbase’s x402 protocol, led by U.S. wallets, Chainalysis reported.
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Anthropic’s Claude Helps Developer Clone Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Developer Brandon Thomas used Anthropic’s Claude to build free, open-source clones of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint after copying Adobe’s apps.
AI Scientists Call to Cut Dangerous AI Models Off the Internet After Sandbox Escapes
More than 400 scientists, including Geoffrey Hinton, urge AI labs to cut hacking-capable models off the internet after summer sandbox escapes.
Flox Intelligence Builds AI to Keep Wildlife Off Trains, Airports, and Roads
Flox Intelligence uses AI devices to scare wildlife away from trains, airports, and roads, and is now raising a $10 million Series A.
Judge Orders OpenAI to Hand Over Hiring Records in Apple Trade Secrets Lawsuit
A judge ordered OpenAI to give Apple hiring records and private messages in a trade secrets case but denied some broader requests.
Industrial Next Unveils AI Robotic Stations at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Industrial Next, founded by former Tesla engineers, unveiled AI robots that retool factory lines in minutes and announced a BMW partnership at Disrupt.
Cerebras CEO Says Personal AI Assistants for the Home Are Not Far Away
Cerebras CEO Andrew Feldman told TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 that personal AI assistants for the home are not far away.
Media Giants Join AI Copyright Coalition as 400 Scientists Call for Global AI Oversight
Major publishers joined SPUR seeking payment for AI use of their content, while 400 scientists urged an international body to oversee advanced AI.
EU Looks to Ireland’s AI Model to Boost Data Centre Capacity
Ireland hosts an EU-backed AI summit in Dublin as Europe pushes to close its AI gap, while critics warn of data centre power strain.
Fortnite Maker Epic Games Bets on AI After 1,000 Layoffs
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney confirmed a major shift toward AI in game development, drawing criticism after a reported Disney project delay.
Disney Makes $20 Million Opening Bid in Character.AI Bankruptcy Sale
Character.AI filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to sell itself, with Disney offering $20 million, and the app could shut down without a buyer.
Google Launches Gemini 4 Argon AI Model for Developers and Businesses
Google launched Gemini 4 Argon on Oct. 13 with new developer pricing, wider access and safety results the company says show stronger cyber defenses.