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Dell Technologies CEO Michael Dell said AI models need safeguards and controls, adding that government has a role and companies must set bounded permissions.
Flox Intelligence, a KTH spinout and TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield 200 finalist, is deploying on-device AI that identifies wildlife and emits species-appropriate deterrent sounds at airports, rail corridors and roads. About 150 devices are live, and the company expects roughly $1.5 million in 2026 revenue.
Rivian spinoff Mind Robotics named former Ford EV chief Doug Field president; he will lead its industrial robot push.
Apple launched beta 4 for iOS, iPadOS, watchOS and visionOS 27.2, plus AirPods betas, as Apple Music goes monochrome.
JPMorgan Chase is blocking outside AI agents from customer accounts, CEO Jamie Dimon said, citing risks to clients and the bank.
Apple announced the HomePod mini 2, a $149 smart speaker with Siri AI, Sound Glow, and new pink and green colors. Pre-orders start October 13, with in-store availability on October 30.
Ledger confirmed devices sold via reseller CryptoBilis had a hardware implant that drained users' crypto wallets.
Longshot Space Technology raised about $20M to fire cargo toward space with large guns and test hypersonics for the U.S. military.
Goldman Sachs beat estimates on strong trading and banking, leading CNBC to upgrade the stock to buy-equivalent.
Ann Arbor-based Laplace Intelligence is building automated red-teaming for robots and physical AI, using AI-driven simulations to find failures before deployment. It is competing in TechCrunch Disrupt’s Startup Battlefield on October 13.
NHTSA is evaluating a petition that alleges Tesla robotaxis with the Automated Driving System exceeded speed limits in active school zones, adding to scrutiny of Tesla and Waymo automated vehicles.
Google has begun rolling out Gemini 4 Argon to paying developers and businesses, limiting full access to higher-tier plans while expanding its Fairwind cybersecurity partner program.
Ubitium raises $14M in additional seed funding led by Ibex Investors, bringing total seed investment to $18M to commercialize a universal RISC-V processor for physical AI machines.
LNK Energies, an MIT startup, has developed a compact onboard reactor that releases hydrogen from liquid organic hydrogen carriers to power heavy-duty trucks. It says converted Class 8 trucks can cut total cost of ownership by 13% versus diesel and use existing diesel fueling infrastructure.
Google is raising Chrome bug bounty payouts, including up to $20,000 for high-impact bugs, Android Authority reports.
Meta is rolling out Your Algorithm on Facebook, allowing users to adjust Feed and Reels recommendations by selecting topics or describing preferences in natural language. The company says changes take effect in real time.
Google Play will host private AI-built personal apps for US adults and add AI game discovery and in-car store updates.
Pluto Security emerged from stealth with $42 million in funding, saying rapid AI adoption is creating new enterprise security risks. The startup reports $2 million in ARR and more than 30 enterprise customers.
Satlyt, founded by former Google and SpaceX product manager Rama Afullo, has raised $8 million to build software that runs AI models on satellites. Its software is set to launch on a SpaceX rocket alongside Google's Project Suncatcher prototype.
Apple unveiled HomeView, a $299 smart display, plus HomePod mini 2, new Apple TV 4K, and Home Collection accessories.
Apple opened $299 HomeView preorders and unveiled new Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini 2 and Home Collection devices.
Aldi's new home heating range includes a £50 alternative to Dyson and a budget dehumidifier, according to a TechRadar report.
Consus, founded by a former SpaceX and Castelion engineer, launched an AI gateway that routes model requests through ITAR- and CUI-compliant infrastructure, saying it completed a FedRAMP High equivalency audit. Pricing starts at $40 per seat per month plus tokens at cost.
Microsoft introduced the Azure Maia 300 at the OCP Global Summit 2026, claiming 40% more tokens per megawatt than leading GPU-based systems as it seeks to cut its reliance on Nvidia and AMD.