Can Meta dodge the "pervert glasses" accusations with a new camera-free product?

There may be a simpler and more effective fix for rogue agents, hiding in plain sight.

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.

Anthropic is initially releasing these features to Pro and Max plan subscribers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Palo Alto startup says it has landed multiple seven-figure enterprise contracts within months of launch.

SK Hynix told TechCrunch the company hasn't finalized any plans or arrangements yet.

Amazon is letting all customers use Alexa+ assistant in early access period.

AI isn't some new form of "alien mind," according to Jensen Huang. It's just hardware and software, so safety can be engineered by each AI product maker.

National outcry against data center construction has spread to Philadelphia, where officials suggested possible construction in a neighborhood already impacted by a now-defunct oil refinery.

A new WhatsApp Business MCP server lets developers use AI coding agents like Claude, Cursor, Codex, and ChatGPT to handle setup, messaging templates, testing, and troubleshooting.

From Apple's repeatedly delayed Siri AI to OpenAI's messy "super app" launch, here's a look at the AI projects that shut down or missed expectations.

The AI frenzy could push U.S. data centers to become one of the largest consumers of natural gas in the world.

The AI Contact Hotline is designed to be a discreet place where agents that have witnessed misbehavior can tip off authorities.

Meta One bundles expanded access to the company’s AI tools with premium features across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.

OpenAI confirms weeks of AI safety talks with Anthropic and Google DeepMind, as Trump's team dismisses safety concerns and pushes to keep pace with China.

Profound has raised a $180 million Series D at a $1.8 billion valuation, less than seven months after it raised a $96 million Series C.