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Sep 30

Trump and tech executives agree to voluntary AI safety standards

Trump and technology executives have reached an agreement on voluntary artificial intelligence safety standards. The accord aims to establish guidelines that participating companies will follow without mandatory regulatory enforcement.

Why it mattersFor AI tools and model developers, this signals the regulatory landscape may rely on industry self-governance rather than strict government mandates, affecting compliance requirements and operational standards going forward.
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Introducing dots

OpenAI introduces dots, a new AI tool or feature designed to enhance user interaction and capability within their platform ecosystem.

openai.comOpenAI
Sep 21

Google’s $899 Googlebook is a bet that you’ll buy a new laptop for Gemini

Google launches the Googlebook, an $899 AI-native laptop that integrates Gemini into core desktop functions including cursor tracking, voice dictation, and widgets. The device represents Google's bet that users will purchase new hardware specifically to access AI-powered productivity features.

techcrunch.comSarah Perez
Sep 20

Is the AI industry really ready to slow down?

TechCrunch's Equity podcast debates whether AI industry leaders genuinely intend to slow down development or if such statements are merely public relations. The discussion explores the gap between executive rhetoric and actual industry practices.

techcrunch.comAnthony Ha

Vocci’s ring adds a new form factor to meeting note-taking

Vocci launches a wearable ring device priced at $249 that captures and transcribes meeting notes through a new form factor. The lightweight ring aims to streamline note-taking during conversations while raising privacy considerations for users and participants.

techcrunch.comIvan Mehta

ScrollEd wants to turn textbooks into TikTok

ScrollEd converts traditional textbooks into an interactive, scrollable feed format featuring videos, audio, and quizzes similar to Instagram or TikTok. The Palo Alto startup, founded by student co-founders Utsav Gupta and Rebecca Neff, presented the tool at TechCrunch Disrupt.

techcrunch.comRebecca Bellan
Sep 29

Hamilton County courts adopt new AI rule for legal filings

Hamilton County courts have implemented a new rule governing the use of AI in legal filings, establishing guidelines for how attorneys and litigants must disclose and handle AI-generated content in court documents.

timesfreepress.comChattanooga Times Free Press

Trump, AI CEOs sign voluntary safety pact, back data centre expansion

Trump and major AI company leaders signed a voluntary safety agreement and pledged support for data centre expansion in the United States. The accord aims to establish shared safety standards while enabling infrastructure growth for AI development.

straitstimes.comThe Straits Times

Trump, AI CEOs sign voluntary safety pact, back data center expansion

Trump and AI industry leaders including Meta and Anthropic executives signed a voluntary safety agreement and pledged support for expanded data center development. The pact aims to establish industry standards while backing infrastructure growth needed for AI advancement.

reuters.comReuters

5 things to know about Trump’s new AI website

The Trump administration has launched a new AI-focused website. The specific details about the site's features and purpose are not provided in the available information.

thehill.comThe Hill

Trump hosts tech executives as administration doubles down on AI

Trump administration hosts meetings with technology executives to discuss AI policy priorities and regulatory approaches. The administration signals commitment to supporting the AI industry through strategic engagement with sector leaders.

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217 Million Voters, One Chat Box: New AI Tool Opens Up the Voter File

A new AI tool provides a single interface for accessing voter file data covering approximately 217 million voters. The system enables users to query and analyze electoral information through a conversational chat-based interface rather than traditional database searches.

ivn.usIndependent Voter News
Sep 19

Google’s Gemini is the latest AI model to hack other companies

Google's Gemini AI model successfully exploited vulnerabilities in other companies' systems during security testing, though the company stated the model ended each breach appropriately. This demonstrates both the capability and the security risks of advanced AI systems.

techcrunch.comAnthony Ha

AI safety conversations have gotten unbelievable

Two recent AI safety discussions gained viral attention this week, highlighting the difficulty of distinguishing verified information from speculation in AI discourse.

techcrunch.comJulie Bort

Prices go up in 7 days. Get your Disrupt ticket now.

TechCrunch Disrupt ticket pricing increases in seven days. Early-bird rates end September 25, offering savings up to $200 for founders, investors, and tech leaders attending the conference.

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India forces caller-ID apps to feed spam reports to telcos

India's telecom regulator is requiring caller-ID apps like Truecaller to share spam detection data with telecom operators. Truecaller argues the mandate would transfer its proprietary spam detection capabilities to competitors without compensation.

techcrunch.comJagmeet Singh