X now offers an MCP server to make its platform easier for AI tools to use
X has launched a hosted MCP server, making it easier for developers to connect AI applications with the company’s API.
Arcturus could halve the grid’s electrical losses using its nano-infused copper
Stealthy startup Arcturus uses lasers to infuse carbon nanomaterials into copper, dramatically improving its ability to conduct electricity.
Your brand deserves its own stage — Side Events at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
From October 10-16, host a Side Event and command the room during the week of TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.
Lumo, Proton’s privacy-focused AI chatbot, gets an upgrade
Proton’s Lumo 2.0 is dropping this week, giving users a broader variety of capabilities.
License Plate Reader Adds Device Snooping Feature
A new automatic license plate reader upgrade links nearby electronic devices to vehicles, raising privacy, Fourth Amendment, and cybersecurity concerns. The post License Plate Reader Adds Device Snooping Feature
Crypto exchange OKX wants AI agents to hire and pay each other
OKX is bringing together payments, identity and reputation into a marketplace for AI agents.
The AI jobs debate just got messier
A new report finds “high-intensity AI adopters” saw headcount increase 10.2%. Among those companies, entry-level headcount rose by 12%, countering the rhetoric that AI kills junior jobs.
Vibe coding platform Base44 launches own model as AI startups seek defensibility
Wix-owned vibe coding platform Base44 has started rolling out its own AI model — with hopes that it will eventually outperform frontier models.
Chamath Palihapitiya raises $135M Series A for his AI coding startup, takes CEO role
VCs remain thirsty to fund AI coding startups. This one, founded by investor, Chamath Palihapitiya, is no exception.
Gemini’s personalized AI image generation is now free for US users
Google is expanding Gemini’s personalized AI image generation to eligible free users in the U.S., allowing the chatbot to create images based on your interests and data from connected Google apps.