Hackers deface school login pages after claiming another Instructure hack: The cybercrime group ShinyHunters claimed to have hacked Instructure again, defacing the login pages of several Instructure customer schools with an extortion message. Read More
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OpenAI launches new voice intelligence features in its API: The new features could be handy for customer service systems, but OpenAI says they have applications that work across a variety of other fields, including education and creator platforms. Read More
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Airbnb says AI now writes 60% of its new code: Airbnb also said its customer support AI bot now handles 40% of issues without escalating to a human agent. Read More
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Disrupt 2026: Where deals and ideas ignite |
Oct 13–15 at San Francisco's Moscone West, 10,000 founders, investors, and operators gather for high-signal insights, curated connections, and real momentum.
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Investors don’t just listen to what you say - they look at how your company operates. Is ownership clear? Do your numbers match your story? Can you answer follow-up questions without digging through spreadsheets? The Fundraise-Ready Startup Kit equips founders with the materials investors expect to see, before pressure is on. Because confidence in the room doesn’t come from slides. It comes from preparation. 
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Kodiak AI raises $100M at a steep discount, sending its stock tumbling 37%: The company made a series of other announcements during earnings, including a new commercial contract, a pilot program in Canada, and a collaboration. Read More
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Lime, the Uber-backed micromobility company, files for IPO: After years of hints and preparation, Lime plans to enter the public markets. Read More
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Why you can never get your doctor to call you back: Like many AI companies automating work that humans currently do, Basata will eventually face a harder question about where the line is between augmenting workers and displacing them. For now, the founders say the administrative staff they work with aren't worried about that; they're more worried about drowning. Read More
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Live only at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Why most founders are already behind on raising a Series A in 2027: Learn what it takes to build a Series A in 2027 from top VCs at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, taking place at San Francisco’s Moscone West on October 13-15. Register today to hear this session live on the Builders Stage. Read More
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Last 24 hours to get 50% off a second pass to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Last day to buy one pass and get a second one at 50% off to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Bring a partner, co-founder, or colleague at half off. Register now. Read More
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Buy one pass and get a second of the same type for 50% off. Bring a partner or colleague with you and get more out of Disrupt together. Tap into 200+ sessions, make high-value connections, and gain insights that can move your startup forward or shape your next big investment. Register before the clock hits 11:59 p.m. PT tonight. 
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Gusto hits $1B revenue, a figure that brings it closer to public markets: Gusto has shared an impressive milestone on its actual revenue, not an ARR number that estimates future income. Read More
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