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    TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is less than five days away from its early bird pricing deadline. The event runs October 13–15 in San Francisco and draws over 10,000 attendees, including founders, investors, and tech leaders. Passes will soon cost up to $410 more. Disrupt isn’t your usual conference with endless panels and buzzwords. It’s a high-stakes

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    Steve Wozniak did the unthinkable this graduation season—he mentioned AI and actually got applause. Speaking at Grand Valley State University, the Apple cofounder flipped the script on the usual AI panic. “You all have AI—actual intelligence,” Wozniak told the crowd. The audience cheered. Unlike other recent speakers who faced boos, Wozniak reminded graduates that human

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    AI-generated music is no longer a niche experiment. It’s flooding streaming platforms and stirring controversy. South Carolina’s independent label pumps out AI-created “Viking rappers” and Christian rock bands. These fictional acts churn out dozens of albums yearly. Their music is rough, voices grating, and lyrics cliché. Yet they pull in hundreds of thousands of followers

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    On May 25, Pope Leo XIV released a groundbreaking document about artificial intelligence. It’s called Magnifica Humanitas, which means “Magnificent Humanity.” It is his first encyclical, a letter usually reserved for big moral and social issues. This time, the topic is AI and human dignity. The pope signed the document on May 15, exactly 135

    AI Ethics & PolicyMay 25, 2026
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    China is making big moves in the semiconductor world. Despite trade restrictions and export bans, the country is pushing hard to build a self-sufficient chip industry. Huawei, the tech giant, is at the center of this effort. The company recently claimed it will produce cutting-edge chips by 2031 that rival the best in the world.

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    AI models shape decisions every day. They decide who gets a loan, who passes a test, and even who gets hired. But what if the data feeding these models hides unfairness? What if sensitive personal info leaks during analysis? The good news: there’s a powerful tool called Mimesis that’s tackling these problems head-on. Want to

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    Louisiana’s largest tech project just got a political twist. Senator John “Jay” Morris helped push Meta’s massive Hyperion data center through state hurdles. At the same time, he quietly bought and sold land next to the site. Hyperion is no ordinary data center. It sprawls over 3,650 acres, consuming more power daily than New Orleans.

    AI Ethics & PolicyMay 25, 2026
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    Typos used to be a mark of carelessness. They were the mistakes you fixed before sending a message or publishing a text. Now, they are becoming a badge of honor. People are adding typos on purpose to show they are not AI. Here is the thing: AI writing tools produce perfectly polished text. They rarely

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    The Vatican just dropped a bombshell on the AI world. Pope Leo XIV is launching his first-ever encyclical focused on artificial intelligence. And guess who’s standing beside him? Christopher Olah, co-founder of Anthropic, one of the hottest AI startups in Silicon Valley. This isn’t your usual tech conference or policy forum. This is the heart

    AI Ethics & PolicyMay 25, 2026
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    The countdown is on for early-stage startups aiming to break into the big leagues. Applications for Startup Battlefield 200 close on May 27. This is your chance to pitch at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 alongside 200 of the world’s most promising startups. The event happens October 13-15, drawing over 10,000 attendees, leading venture capitalists, and global

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