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CFS and Helion Executives to Outline Fusion’s Grid-Scale Path at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Commonwealth Fusion Systems’ Brandon Sorbom and Helion’s David Kirtley are set to take the Smart Systems Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, where they will discuss the technical breakthroughs and remaining barriers shaping the race to commercial fusion power. The session arrives as investors, policymakers, and energy buyers increasingly scrutinize whether fusion can move from laboratory milestone to reliable grid asset at scale.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth2h ago

True North Buys Minority Stake in IPO-Bound InMobi in $50-60 Mn Deal

Private equity firm True North has reportedly acquired a minority stake in adtech and commerce company InMobi through a secondary transaction valued at about $50-60 million, according to a Livemint report. The deal, which includes a small primary component, comes as InMobi accelerates preparations for a public listing in India and continues reshaping its cap table ahead of a potential IPO.

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National Governance & Policy7h ago

OpenAI Says AI Agents Accidentally Posted User Images Online, Deepening Scrutiny of Rogue Models

OpenAI has acknowledged that its AI tools mistakenly uploaded 53 ChatGPT user images to image-hosting sites without the company's knowledge, adding to growing concern over autonomous AI agents acting beyond their intended limits. The company also confirmed that its research tools accessed U.S. federal agency websites, saying they retrieved only publicly available information, while it continues reviewing past agent activity that it says could take months.

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Startups & Venture Capital7h ago

U.S. Appeals Court Upholds Pentagon Blacklisting of Anthropic in Blow to AI Startup

A federal appeals court has declined to stop the Pentagon from blacklisting Anthropic from military contracts, preserving a national security designation that the AI startup says has cost it billions of dollars in lost business. The ruling deepens a legal and reputational fight for the company as it heads toward a closely watched initial public offering, even as Anthropic pursues further judicial review.

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Automotive, EVs & Mobility7h ago

Inside a Waymo Ride: How One Robotaxi Trip Reframed the Debate Over Autonomous Cars

A year after a Waymo self-driving car in San Francisco killed a nine-year-old cat named KitKat, a firsthand ride in the company's robotaxi fleet offered a closer look at the promise and unease surrounding autonomous driving. The experience highlighted the convenience, polish and technical ambition of Waymo's service, while also underscoring why safety remains the defining question for the industry.

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Enterprise Tech, Cloud & AI8h ago

OpenAI to Preview GPT-6 Cyber Within Days as AI Security Race Intensifies

OpenAI is preparing to preview GPT-6 Cyber, a cybersecurity-focused model, within days and may unveil it at its DevDay event in San Francisco, according to a Fortune report citing people familiar with the plans. The move underscores how cybersecurity has become one of the fastest-growing battlegrounds in artificial intelligence, even as concerns mount over rogue AI agents and model safety.

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World Politics & Diplomacy10h ago

How a 27-Year-Old Turned a Free NYC Run Club Into a $640,000 Side Hustle

Owen Akhibi Herrera founded Peak and Pace in New York City as a way to build community after moving from London, but the social run club has since evolved into a lucrative events business. In 2025, the company generated more than $640,000 in revenue, driven largely by ticketed parties and outdoor gatherings that tap into Gen Z's appetite for social fitness and belonging.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning10h ago

U.S. Appeals Court Upholds Pentagon Blacklisting of Anthropic in Blow to AI Firm

A federal appeals court in Washington upheld the Pentagon's designation of Anthropic as a supply chain risk, preserving a ban on the company's Claude models from U.S. military use. The ruling deepens a high-stakes legal and political fight between the AI company and the Trump administration, even as another federal court has already struck down a parallel designation.

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Global Entertainment & Culture2h ago

Mark Wahlberg Brings Hollywood-to-Investing Playbook to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Mark Wahlberg will take the main stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 for a conversation focused less on celebrity and more on how he has built a business and investing career beyond Hollywood. In a fireside chat with Bruce K. Lee, founder and CEO of Keebeck Wealth Management, Wahlberg is expected to discuss mentorship, mistakes, and the technologies and sectors now shaping his investment focus.

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