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Sep 17

Base Labs launches an open-weight AI safety partnership with Hugging Face and Goodfire

Base Labs, a research division of Baseten, partners with Hugging Face and Goodfire to develop methods for training and monitoring open-weight AI models with a focus on safety.

Why it mattersThis partnership establishes practical safety practices for open-source AI models, helping developers outside major labs implement responsible model development without waiting for proprietary solutions.

techcrunch.comAditya MehtaSeptember 17, 2026

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Pinterest teases a new ‘Restyle’ feature that lets you redesign your room with AI

Pinterest is testing a new AI feature called Restyle that lets users visualize how furniture, decor, and lighting changes would look in photos of their actual rooms, bridging the gap between design inspiration and purchasing decisions.

techcrunch.comSarah PerezSeptember 17, 2026

Huawei plans Q1 2027 launch of new AI chip as it takes on Nvidia

Huawei plans to launch its Ascend 960DT AI chip in Q1 2027, aiming to compete with Nvidia and reduce China's gap in AI computing capability. The acceleration of this timeline reflects intensifying competition in specialized AI processors.

techcrunch.comKate ParkSeptember 17, 2026

Rival AI agents, Instinct and Meta’s Muse, both add the ability to make calls

Instinct and Meta's Muse AI agents now support making phone calls, allowing users to handle tasks like restaurant reservations and subscription cancellations through voice interaction.

techcrunch.comIvan MehtaSeptember 17, 2026

Google, Nvidia, and Anthropic want Emerald AI to find space on the grid for more data centers

Google, Nvidia, Anthropic, and Emerald AI have formed a coalition to identify 100 GW of grid capacity for new data centers, addressing power supply constraints that limit AI infrastructure expansion.

techcrunch.comTim De ChantSeptember 17, 2026

Iceland-based Treble raises $18 million for its voice simulation platform

Treble, an Iceland-based voice simulation platform company, has raised $18 million in funding. The platform serves voice AI developers, AI wearable makers, and robotics companies for voice generation and simulation.

techcrunch.comIvan MehtaSeptember 17, 2026

Your startup’s next teammate might be an AI agent: Gusto, Insight Partners, and Leland explain what that changes at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will feature a panel discussion on integrating AI agents into startup teams, with speakers from Gusto, Insight Partners, and Leland exploring how founders can combine human and AI collaboration while maintaining operational speed, accountability, and company culture.

techcrunch.comTechCrunch EventsSeptember 17, 2026

Snap tries to make the case again for its $2,200 smart glasses

Snap is making renewed efforts to justify its $2,200 Spectacles smart glasses following their earlier 2026 launch, attempting to build a clearer value proposition for the high-priced wearable device.

techcrunch.comLucas RopekSeptember 17, 2026

Sep 29

Trump announces America.gov, a new AI site for government information

The Trump administration has launched America.gov, an AI-powered website designed to provide government information and answer questions related to federal services and policies.

deseret.comDeseret NewsSeptember 29, 2026

What is Trump administration's new AI tool; key points to know

The Trump administration has introduced a new AI tool, with the article outlining its key features and implications. Specific details about the tool's functionality and purpose are presented for readers seeking to understand this development.

m.economictimes.comThe Economic TimesSeptember 29, 2026

Trump's New 'Super-Mind' AI Tool Says He Did, In Fact, Lose 2020 Election

Trump's government AI tool produces responses contradicting claims about the 2020 election outcome. The system appears to prioritize factual accuracy over political alignment in its outputs.

huffpost.comHuffPostSeptember 29, 2026

Trump's New Government AI Tool Won't Spread Election Lies

The Trump administration is developing a government AI tool designed with safeguards to prevent the spread of election misinformation. The tool aims to balance AI capabilities with restrictions on election-related false claims.

sg.news.yahoo.comYahoo News SingaporeSeptember 29, 2026

Trump Casually Admits His New AI Tool Can Probably Be Hacked

Donald Trump acknowledges that his newly developed AI tool likely contains security vulnerabilities that could be exploited. The admission suggests potential weaknesses in the system's defenses against unauthorized access or manipulation.

newrepublic.comThe New RepublicSeptember 29, 2026

New AI-powered government website uses Gemini, Grok, Trump official Gebbia says

A new government website integrates Google's Gemini and Elon Musk's Grok AI models, according to a Trump administration official. The initiative reflects growing adoption of large language models in public-facing government services.

cnbc.comCNBCSeptember 29, 2026

Trump Unveils AI-Powered America.Gov Before Before Meeting With Execs—What To Know

Trump announced an AI-powered version of America.gov ahead of a meeting with technology executives. The redesigned government website incorporates AI capabilities as part of a broader administration initiative. Details on specific AI features and implementation timeline remain limited from the announcement.

forbes.comForbesSeptember 29, 2026

LastPass warns employees before they share sensitive data with AI tools

LastPass has issued a warning to employees about sharing sensitive data with AI tools, implementing monitoring and protective measures. The guidance reflects growing concerns about data exposure when using third-party AI services in workplace contexts.

helpnetsecurity.comHelp Net SecuritySeptember 29, 2026

WATCH LIVE: Trump to launch new federal government AI tool

Trump is announcing a new AI tool for federal government use. The event is being streamed live, though specific details about the tool's capabilities and purpose are not provided in the announcement.

washingtonexaminer.comWashington ExaminerSeptember 29, 2026

OpenAI's new AI tool was too capable. Now its release is delayed

OpenAI has delayed the release of a new AI tool due to concerns about its capabilities being too advanced. The company has postponed the launch to address potential risks associated with the system's performance level.

kpax.comKPAX NewsSeptember 29, 2026

Trump touts new AI tool he claims will streamline government information access – US politics live

Trump promotes a new AI tool aimed at improving government information access, according to statements made during a US politics event. The specific capabilities and technical details of the tool remain unclear from the announcement.

inkl.cominklSeptember 29, 2026

New AI Tool May Be Able To Detect Type 2 Diabetes From Your Voice, Not Blood

An AI tool uses voice analysis to detect Type 2 diabetes without blood tests, identifying disease markers through acoustic patterns in speech. The technology represents a potential non-invasive diagnostic approach for diabetes screening.

healthandme.comHealth and MeSeptember 29, 2026

Opinion | Bill Gates’s Blunt Warning on A.I.

Bill Gates discusses concerns about artificial intelligence in an opinion piece, addressing challenges and implications of AI development.

nytimes.comThe New York TimesSeptember 29, 2026

AI tool allows pharmacists to search for medicines information

An AI tool enables pharmacists to search and access medicines information more efficiently. The system streamlines lookup of drug data during pharmacy operations.

thepharmacist.co.ukthepharmacist.co.ukSeptember 29, 2026

Snapper launches new AI tool

Snapper has launched a new AI tool, though specific details about its functionality and features are not provided in the available information.

cbwmagazine.comcbwmagazine.comSeptember 29, 2026

Sep 16

Al Gore says the real AI risk isn’t data centers

Al Gore discusses AI risks in a TechCrunch interview, arguing that data center emissions are not the primary concern. Instead, he emphasizes worry about the AI industry's own warnings regarding the technology's future direction.

techcrunch.comConnie LoizosSeptember 16, 2026

Anthropic and OpenAI want to embed safety evaluators. Will they really be independent?

Anthropic and OpenAI propose embedding independent safety evaluators directly within their labs to oversee AI development. Researchers support the increased access but question whether true independence and transparency can be maintained without formal regulation.

techcrunch.comRebecca BellanSeptember 16, 2026

After accusations of selling ‘perv glasses,’ Meta prepares to sell a pair without a camera

Meta is developing a camera-free version of its smart glasses following criticism that the device enables invasive recording. The new model removes the built-in camera, addressing privacy concerns raised by critics who worried about covert recording capabilities.

techcrunch.comLucas RopekSeptember 16, 2026

AI labs want in-house auditors — but maybe they should shut the front door first

AI labs are proposing internal auditing systems to monitor potentially dangerous AI agents, but security experts suggest implementing basic access controls and system isolation could be more straightforward and effective preventative measures.

techcrunch.comTim FernholzSeptember 16, 2026

Your AI agents can now control your Google Home devices

Google has launched early access to an MCP server that enables AI agents such as Claude and ChatGPT to control Google Home devices, access camera summaries, and manage smart home activity through natural language commands.

techcrunch.comSarah PerezSeptember 16, 2026

Anthropic merges Claude chat and Cowork in one interface

Anthropic consolidates its Claude chat interface and Cowork collaboration features into a single unified platform, initially available to Pro and Max tier subscribers.

techcrunch.comIvan MehtaSeptember 16, 2026

Robots are waiting for a ChatGPT moment: Nvidia’s Les Karpas explains why at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Nvidia's Les Karpas discusses why robotics has not yet achieved mainstream adoption equivalent to ChatGPT's impact, speaking at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. The robotics industry continues to search for the transformative breakthrough that would bring autonomous systems into everyday use.

techcrunch.comTechCrunch EventsSeptember 16, 2026