OpenAI’s latest security push, dubbed “Lockdown Mode,” is aimed squarely at one of the most persistent problems in deploying large language models in real-world settings: prompt injection. The idea is simple to describe and difficult to solve in practice. Attackers…
WWDC 2026 is shaping up to be one of those Apple events where the “big story” isn’t a single feature launch—it’s the feeling that the company is finally tightening the loop between what users ask for and what their devices…
Sriram Krishnan’s reported departure from his role as a White House AI advisor marks a familiar turning point in Washington: the moment when influence doesn’t necessarily disappear, but changes shape. According to reports, Krishnan is stepping down from the advisory…
The Trump administration is reportedly exploring a new model for how the United States participates in the AI boom—one that could involve taking an equity stake in OpenAI or structuring deals so that Americans share directly in the company’s upside.…
A proposed $2 billion data center complex in Shelbyville, Indiana, has become more than a planning debate about jobs, tax revenue, and infrastructure. It has turned into a fight over who gets to speak for the community—and what kind of…
Meta’s AI ambitions are taking a familiar shape: a personalized feed designed to keep you scrolling. But in a twist that feels almost too on-the-nose, a new report says the standalone Meta AI app has added a “For You” section…
Apple’s relationship with AI has been a study in contrasts: bold ambition paired with uneven execution, ambitious promises followed by delays, and a steady insistence that the “right” kind of intelligence should feel seamless—almost invisible—inside everyday devices. For years, that…
Police forces in England and Wales have been told to pause the use of artificial intelligence in court statements unless specific safeguards are in place, according to the head of Police.AI, the organisation that has been at the centre of…
In boardrooms and back offices alike, companies are learning to treat knowledge like infrastructure. The old model—tribal know-how passed from one manager to the next, stored in people’s heads and reinforced by hallway conversations—is giving way to systems that can…
SpaceX has reportedly agreed to a $30 billion deal to lease computing capacity to Google, a move that signals how quickly the economics of artificial intelligence are reshaping the definition of “infrastructure.” For years, the AI buildout has been framed…
If you’re building a startup and you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to apply for TechCrunch Disrupt, this is your reminder that the clock is already running. Applications for Startup Battlefield 200 are officially closing in just a few…
Google and SpaceX have announced a compute deal that, on paper, reads like something out of a future-tense sci‑fi pitch: Google will pay SpaceX $920 million per month for compute capacity. The figure is eye-catching not only because it’s enormous,…