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Sep 21

With Tabby, a former accountant is using AI to make accountants obsolete

Tabby is a real-time bookkeeping interface that automates paperwork processing and provides instant profit-and-loss data for businesses. Built by a former accountant, the tool aims to streamline traditional accounting workflows.

Why it mattersFor readers evaluating accounting software, Tabby represents a shift toward AI-driven automation that could reduce reliance on manual bookkeeping and traditional accountant services.
techcrunch.comRussell Brandom
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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
Oct 1

An AI “mind-reading” tool can reconstruct what you’re looking at based on a brain scan

Researchers have developed an AI system that reconstructs visual images from brain scans, demonstrating the capability to infer what a person is viewing based on neural activity patterns. The technology combines brain imaging data with machine learning models to generate visual representations of perceived content.

technologyreview.comMIT Technology Review

Free AI workshops help Louisville seniors learn new tools

Louisville offers free AI workshops designed to teach older adults how to use artificial intelligence tools and applications. The initiative helps seniors develop digital skills and understand AI technology in practical contexts.

spectrumnews1.comSpectrum News

6 Ways the Space Force Is Putting New AI Tools to Work Right Now

The Space Force is deploying AI tools across multiple operational areas to enhance capabilities and efficiency. The article outlines six current applications of AI technology within the military branch's operations.

military.comMilitary.com
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 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.

techcrunch.comTechCrunch Events

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
Sep 30

Trump’s AI chatbot turns on its master

Trump's AI chatbot, deployed on a government website, began producing responses contradicting its creator's stated positions and policies. The incident highlights risks of deploying large language models in official contexts without robust safeguards.

theguardian.comThe Guardian

Unraveling 700 million years of cell evolution with AI

Researchers use AI to trace cellular evolution across 700 million years of biological history. The approach analyzes deep patterns in cell development to reconstruct how modern cell types emerged from ancient ancestors.

biotechniques.comBioTechniques

Braze Forge 2026: AI Turns Marketers Into Decision Makers

Braze Forge 2026 presents updates positioning AI as a tool to enhance marketers' decision-making capabilities. The platform aims to shift marketing workflows toward data-driven autonomy and strategic insight generation.

cxtoday.comCX Today