Tesla sustains its EV sales momentum despite US troubles
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- The company delivered over 486,000 electric vehicles during the third quarter. 🚗
- Current delivery numbers show a decrease compared to the record-breaking results from the previous year. 📉
- Despite the annual decline, the latest figures suggest the company is regaining positive momentum. 📈
Medical records giant Epic pauses product development to fix security bugs that risk patients’ data
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- 🔒 The health tech giant behind MyChart is pausing new features to prioritize fixing critical security bugs.
- 🏥 This initiative focuses on safeguarding the sensitive medical data of millions of users across the platform.
- 📅 The dedicated security-first development phase is scheduled to continue for the next several weeks.
Rivian’s R2 just helped it set a new sales record
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- 📈 Rivian achieved a massive 45% year-over-year surge in electric vehicle deliveries.
- 🚚 The company successfully handed over more than 19,000 EVs to customers during the quarter.
- ⚡ This milestone reflects significant production scaling and growing market demand for the automaker.
Rivian issues R2 recall for poorly tightened battery packs
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- 🚗 Approximately 14 vehicles have been identified as potentially affected by a manufacturing defect.
- 🛠️ The company confirmed that the specific issue on the assembly line has already been successfully resolved.
- ✅ Corrective measures are in place to ensure that current and future production remains unaffected.
Robotaxi operators will face fines for blocking first responders
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- 🚗 California has enacted a new law imposing stricter safety regulations and operational oversight on autonomous vehicle companies.
- 📝 The legislation mandates increased transparency, requiring operators to provide more detailed reports on accidents and system failures.
- ⚖️ This move aims to balance innovation with public safety by giving state authorities more power to hold AV manufacturers accountable.
Kevin Mandia’s new ‘agent swarm’ security startup Armadin raises $255.5M at $2.5B valuation
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- 🚀 Cybersecurity veteran Kevin Mandia, the founder of Mandiant, has officially launched a new startup venture.
- 🤖 The company utilizes innovative "agent swarms" to provide advanced security infrastructure for businesses.
- 🛡️ This new platform is designed to proactively test defenses and protect modern enterprises from evolving digital threats.
Musk’s AI chatbot Grok reportedly encouraged Trump to capture Venezuela’s president
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- 🤖 President Trump reportedly consulted the AI platform Grok to seek strategic input before initiating military action.
- 🇻🇪 The high-stakes operation involved a direct military invasion of Venezuela to address longstanding political tensions.
- 👤 The mission successfully targeted and resulted in the reported capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
Google thinks SpaceX’s Starship has to launch 1,800 times before space data centers get off the ground
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- 🚀 Google has successfully launched its first advanced computing chip into orbit, marking a significant milestone for off-planet hardware.
- 🛰️ This experimental mission serves as a critical test to pave the way for future high-performance data centers located in space.
- 🌐 The project aims to revolutionize cloud infrastructure by processing massive amounts of data directly in orbit rather than relying solely on Earth-bound stations.
OpenAI cuts ties with 3 safety researchers, WSJ reports
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- 🚫 OpenAI has officially terminated three safety researchers following the conclusion of an internal investigation.
- 🔍 The probe determined that the employees mishandled sensitive and proprietary company information.
- 🛡️ The move underscores the AI giant's rigorous enforcement of data security and internal confidentiality protocols.
Shopify debuts Canvas, a way to build online stores by chatting with AI
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- Shopify introduces Canvas, a new site-building tool designed to simplify online store creation for merchants. 🏗️
- Users can customize and design their storefronts by interacting via chat with the AI-powered assistant, Sidekick. 🤖
- The platform provides instant visual feedback, allowing merchants to watch design modifications happen in real time. ⚡
California governor vetoes bill banning use of ‘pervert glasses’ to secretly record people
Pritam Rajput
- 🚫 A California state bill proposed new penalties for individuals who secretly record others in public spaces.
- 🕶️ The legislation specifically targeted "wearable" technology equipped with integrated cameras and microphones.
- ⚖️ The measure aimed to address growing privacy concerns regarding surreptitious filming via modern smart devices.
Final, final, final call for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Side Events
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- 🚨 This is the final call to apply for hosting an official Side Event during TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.
- 📅 Interested organizers must submit their applications by tonight, September 11, to be considered.
- 🕚 The hard deadline for all submissions is strictly 11:59 p.m. PT.
Kimi-maker Moonshot AI targets $2B in annual revenue
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- 📉 K3 models have experienced a slight decline in overall usage figures over recent months.
- 📊 OpenRouter data reveals that despite the dip, the system still processes a massive 300 billion tokens daily.
- 🚀 The platform continues to support high-scale output for K3 models, maintaining significant volume in the AI ecosystem.
Roblox is making it easier to build games with AI — and play them outside Roblox
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- 🛠️ Roblox unveiled powerful new game-creation tools at its annual developer conference to streamline building.
- 🤖 Non-player characters (NPCs) are receiving a significant upgrade with expanded, more interactive capabilities.
- 🌐 The platform is going cross-platform, allowing games to be played across various devices including the web.
Central Eurasia names its 2026 Road to Battlefield winners: Cerberus, WeGlobal AI, and LOOQ
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- Cerberus, WeGlobal AI, and LOOQ secured the top three spots at the Road to TechCrunch regional final. 🏆
- These selected startups will officially represent the Central Eurasia region on the global stage. 🌍
- The winners are heading to San Francisco this October to compete in the prestigious Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt. ✈️
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