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FAA launches AI tool to assist air traffic control at major D.C.-area airports

Federal aviation officials on Monday launched an artificial-intelligence-powered air traffic control tool at the three main airports serving the Washington area, the Transportation Department said.

Gates Foundation Launches Coalition to Build More Representative Language Datasets for AI

NEW YORK — The Gates Foundation is convening Anthropic, Google, OpenAI Foundation and dozens of other organizations to help make artificial intelligence more accessible in underrepresented languages.

Trump rejects AI slowdown calls, launches "AI Force" instead

The president offered few details on what his proposed new AI Force would do.

Benchmark’s full partnership joins the main stage at Disrupt 2026

Where will the next breakout startup come from? Benchmark’s full partnership weighs in at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Save up to $200 before Sept 25.

An engineer's viral post captures the soul-crushing downside of AI coding

A software engineer said AI is doing so much coding in his new job that it has become "soul-sucking," prompting responses from figures like Elon Musk.

U.S. proposes emergency AI hotline with China

The proposal shows the world's leading AI powers are exploring ways to communicate about the technology's dangers.

NScale IPO filing highlights AI's circular economy

This would be the first major AI listing since the safety debate exploded into the mainstream.

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

Google’s AI-native Googlebook ties Gemini to the cursor, dictation, widgets and other parts of the desktop experience.

Amazon is keeping Meta’s Muse out of its shopping carts

Meta's Muse AI assistant blocked by Amazon for what it called unauthorized shopping access, citing a violation of its conditions.

Google’s VP of product Robby Stein joins Disrupt 2026

From first users to billions: Google’s Robby Stein joins TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Lean in on this Builders Stage session. Save up to $200 before Sept 25.

The next wave of VCs judging Startup Battlefield at Disrupt 2026

The next wave of VCs judging the Startup Battlefield 200 contenders on the main stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register by Sept 25 to save up to $200.

Is AI Forcing a Maintenance Revolution in Data Centres?

New IDC research backed by Schneider Electric reveals why condition-based maintenance is replacing calendar schedules across AI-era data centres