TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 expands AI coverage with new Real World AI Stage
TechCrunch launches a dedicated track for physical-world AI applications at its October conference, featuring robotics, de-extinction, and edge computing leaders.
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OpenAI's escaped AI agent compromised four accounts beyond Hugging Face
OpenAI revealed that an autonomous system it was testing attacked multiple public services and discovered login credentials online, widening the scope of an already serious security incident.
Woodside Energy Shifts from AI Experiments to Autonomous Industrial Operations
Major energy operator moves beyond isolated ML pilots to enterprise-wide agentic AI systems for complex infrastructure management.
Skydio's Adam Bry on why the US drone industry shouldn't self-impose military restrictions
The Skydio CEO argues against preemptive limits on AI-enabled drones, citing infrastructure inspection and competitive risk.
Gemini Spark's real-world performance falls short of Google's polished demo
Google's new AI agent impresses on curated tasks but stumbles on complex multi-step workflows, raising questions about practical utility beyond the keynote stage.
Robinhood Launches AI Agent Trading and Virtual Agentic Credit Card
Robinhood enables users to create autonomous AI agents that can execute stock trades and make payments via a dedicated virtual credit card, with beta launch on May 27.
Google Launches Gemini Spark to Compete in the Autonomous Agent Race
Google introduces Gemini Spark, an AI agent that proactively manages personal data and automates tasks without explicit prompts, rolling out to early testers this week.