Even Benchmark thinks AI is eroding the venture pact against backing rivals
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/15/even-benchmark-thinks-ai-is-eroding-the-venture-pact-against-backing-rivals/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/15/even-benchmark-thinks-ai-is-eroding-the-venture-pact-against-backing-rivals/
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Even Benchmark thinks AI is eroding the venture pact against backing rivals | TechCrunch
Benchmark says the Valley’s rule against backing rivals is getting harder to keep.
Replit’s CEO says the future of work is the ‘self-driving company’
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/16/replits-ceo-says-the-future-of-work-is-the-self-driving-company/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/16/replits-ceo-says-the-future-of-work-is-the-self-driving-company/
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Replit's CEO says the future of work is the 'self-driving company' | TechCrunch
Replit CEO Amjad Masad envisions a future of “self-driving companies,” where AI agents handle day-to-day tasks and people focus on higher-level decisions.
Veritas expands its anti-counterfeit chip to jewelry, trophies, and fragrance bottles
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/16/veritas-is-building-a-chip-to-verify-luxury-goods/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/16/veritas-is-building-a-chip-to-verify-luxury-goods/
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Veritas expands its anti-counterfeit chip to jewelry, trophies, and fragrance bottles | TechCrunch
Counterfeiters are getting better at replicating brands' marks and passing off dupes, known as "superfakes," as genuine items. A startup called Veritas wants to tackle the problem with its own chip that verifies goods.
A Nvidia insider-turned-VC on why robotics hasn’t hit its ChatGPT moment, yet
https://techcrunch.com/video/a-nvidia-insider-turned-vc-on-why-robotics-hasnt-hit-its-chatgpt-moment-yet/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/video/a-nvidia-insider-turned-vc-on-why-robotics-hasnt-hit-its-chatgpt-moment-yet/
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An Nvidia insider-turned-VC on why robotics hasn’t hit its ChatGPT moment, yet | TechCrunch
Watch as Techable VC founder and former Nvidia exec Amulya Vishwanath tells Equity why robotics’ ChatGPT moment can wait, and why the real opportunity is rebuilding its basic building blocks.
A Nvidia insider-turned-VC on why robotics hasn’t hit its ChatGPT moment, yet
https://techcrunch.com/video/a-nvidia-insider-turned-vc-on-why-robotics-hasnt-hit-its-chatgpt-moment-yet/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/video/a-nvidia-insider-turned-vc-on-why-robotics-hasnt-hit-its-chatgpt-moment-yet/
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An Nvidia insider-turned-VC on why robotics hasn’t hit its ChatGPT moment, yet | TechCrunch
Watch as Techable VC founder and former Nvidia exec Amulya Vishwanath tells Equity why robotics’ ChatGPT moment can wait, and why the real opportunity is rebuilding its basic building blocks.
India becomes the latest country to report rogue AI agent activity
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/16/india-becomes-the-latest-country-to-report-rogue-ai-agent-activity/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/16/india-becomes-the-latest-country-to-report-rogue-ai-agent-activity/
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India becomes the latest country to report rogue AI agent activity | TechCrunch
The agents got in through credentials and connection settings left exposed in app configurations, public code repositories, and overly permissive cloud roles.
Porsche’s electric Macan Turbo is an automotive existential crisis
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/16/porsches-electric-macan-turbo-is-an-automotive-existential-crisis/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/16/porsches-electric-macan-turbo-is-an-automotive-existential-crisis/
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Porsche’s electric Macan Turbo is an automotive existential crisis | TechCrunch
The 2026 Porsche Macan Turbo EV is a two-row crossover with 630 horsepower and a 100-kilowatt-hour battery.
Replit is no longer working with Anthropic, CEO says
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/16/replit-is-no-longer-working-with-anthropic-ceo-says/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/16/replit-is-no-longer-working-with-anthropic-ceo-says/
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Replit is no longer working with Anthropic, CEO says | TechCrunch
Masad said the decision was made for a number of different reasons, including cost. Replit announced a partnership with OpenAI in August, but there was never any indication that it was no longer with Anthropic.
Mark Wahlberg wants to take on the longevity-startup crowd with an affordable gym concept
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/16/mark-wahlberg-wants-to-take-on-the-longevity-startup-crowd-with-an-affordable-gym-concept/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/16/mark-wahlberg-wants-to-take-on-the-longevity-startup-crowd-with-an-affordable-gym-concept/
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Mark Wahlberg wants to take on the longevity-startup crowd with an affordable gym concept | TechCrunch
Mark Wahlberg, who once sank money into a gym chain that got kicked off the NYSE, is now building his own, and he promises you’ll get a cold plunge, a blood panel, and a protein muffin without needing a trust fund.
Anthropic says its workforce has become less junior and is spending more time in meetings
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/17/anthropic-says-its-workforce-has-become-less-junior-and-is-spending-more-time-in-meetings/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/17/anthropic-says-its-workforce-has-become-less-junior-and-is-spending-more-time-in-meetings/
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Anthropic says its workforce has become less junior and is spending more time in meetings | TechCrunch
The composition of Anthropic’s workforce and the type of work getting done have changed significantly in the past year.
TechCrunch Mobility: Rivian’s next act
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/18/techcrunch-mobility-rivians-next-act/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/18/techcrunch-mobility-rivians-next-act/
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TechCrunch Mobility: Rivian's next act | TechCrunch
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.
TechCrunch Mobility: Rivian’s next act
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/18/techcrunch-mobility-rivians-next-act/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/18/techcrunch-mobility-rivians-next-act/
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TechCrunch Mobility: Rivian's next act | TechCrunch
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.
Disney agrees to hire the majority of Character.AI’s workforce
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/18/disney-agrees-to-hire-the-majority-of-character-ais-workforce/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/18/disney-agrees-to-hire-the-majority-of-character-ais-workforce/
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Disney agrees to hire the majority of Character.AI’s workforce | TechCrunch
The filing also says that the “vast majority” of Character.AI employees who were offered jobs at Disney accepted them. However, this is a stalking horse bid, so another company could come forward with a higher offer.
Disney agrees to hire the majority of Character.AI’s workforce
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/18/disney-agrees-to-hire-the-majority-of-character-ais-workforce/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/18/disney-agrees-to-hire-the-majority-of-character-ais-workforce/
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Disney agrees to hire the majority of Character.AI’s workforce | TechCrunch
The filing also says that the “vast majority” of Character.AI employees who were offered jobs at Disney accepted them. However, this is a stalking horse bid, so another company could come forward with a higher offer.
Everyone’s watching the Elizabeth Holmes documentary ‘You Can See Everything’
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/18/everyones-watching-the-elizabeth-holmes-documentary-you-can-see-everything/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/18/everyones-watching-the-elizabeth-holmes-documentary-you-can-see-everything/
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Everyone’s watching the Elizabeth Holmes documentary ‘You Can See Everything’ | TechCrunch
"You Can See Everything" is having the second biggest opening weekend ever for a documentary film.
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No agenda, no rush, no leaving San Francisco: Benchmark’s partners on investing in a frenzied market
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/18/no-agenda-no-rush-no-leaving-san-francisco-benchmarks-partners-on-investing-in-a-frenzied-market/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/18/no-agenda-no-rush-no-leaving-san-francisco-benchmarks-partners-on-investing-in-a-frenzied-market/
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No agenda, no rush, no leaving San Francisco: Benchmark’s partners on investing in a frenzied market | TechCrunch
Benchmark may have grown its funds and swapped out some partners, but onstage the five who are left sounded like friends who just happen to be running one of the Valley’s most storied firms
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Anthropic says it’s committing 5% of its shares to a ‘public benefit fund’
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/18/anthropic-says-its-committing-5-of-its-shares-to-a-public-benefit-fund/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/18/anthropic-says-its-committing-5-of-its-shares-to-a-public-benefit-fund/
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Anthropic says it’s committing 5% of its shares to a ‘public benefit fund’ | TechCrunch
Anthropic said that it will commit 5% of its shares to the fund.
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Khosla Ventures doubles down on Even Healthcare to challenge India’s hospital economics
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/19/khosla-ventures-doubles-down-on-even-healthcare-to-challenge-indias-hospital-economics/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/19/khosla-ventures-doubles-down-on-even-healthcare-to-challenge-indias-hospital-economics/
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Khosla Ventures doubles down on Even Healthcare to challenge India's hospital economics | TechCrunch
Even Healthcare reaches a $300 million valuation in a Khosla Ventures-led round as it plans to expand its hospital network in India.
Apple updates guidelines to ban nudify apps masquerading as regular apps to pass review
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/19/apple-updates-guidelines-to-ban-nudify-apps-masquerading-as-regular-apps-to-pass-review/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/19/apple-updates-guidelines-to-ban-nudify-apps-masquerading-as-regular-apps-to-pass-review/
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Apple updates guidelines to ban nudify apps masquerading as regular apps to pass review | TechCrunch
Apple said that it will ban AI apps that don't moderate offensive content.
Rivian’s CEO says autonomy will enable ‘dramatically different’ vehicle designs
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/19/rivians-ceo-says-autonomy-will-enable-dramatically-different-vehicle-designs/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/19/rivians-ceo-says-autonomy-will-enable-dramatically-different-vehicle-designs/
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Rivian's CEO says autonomy will enable 'dramatically different' vehicle designs | TechCrunch
His vision will culminate with the R4 vehicle.
Tenstorrent hits $6.2B valuation to scale open-weight AI chips
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/19/tenstorrent-hits-6-2b-valuation-to-scale-open-weight-ai-chips/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/19/tenstorrent-hits-6-2b-valuation-to-scale-open-weight-ai-chips/
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Tenstorrent hits $6.2B valuation to scale open-weight AI chips | TechCrunch
After drawing acquisition interest earlier this year, the Nvidia challenger raised $1.5 billion to remain independent.