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U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has condemned the Pentagon's decision to label AI lab Anthropic a "supply-chain risk" as "retaliation." This follows Anthropic's refusal to allow its AI for mass surveillance or lethal autonomous weapons without human oversight. The dispute, which has garnered support for Anthropic from across the tech industry, will see a pivotal court hearing this Tuesday in San Francisco.
Uber is significantly boosting its autonomous vehicle strategy with a $300 million investment in Rivian, securing 10,000 R2 robotaxis for a 2028 rollout in San Francisco and Miami. This unique partnership places development risks on Rivian as it builds both the vehicle and the self-driving system. The move reflects Uber's broader shift to a global, partner-centric approach to AVs after divesting its in-house unit.
US Chief Design Officer Joe Gebbia, cofounder of Airbnb, has ignited a firestorm of speculation after being spotted in San Francisco today using a mysterious metallic device. A social media post, featuring Gebbia with
Super Early Bird pricing for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 concludes tomorrow, February 27, at 11:59 p.m. PT, offering the final chance to save up to $680 on passes or 30% on group registrations. The event, held October 13-15 in San Francisco, serves as a crucial platform for founders, investors, and operators to connect, raise capital, and discover innovations.
Cisco has unveiled a redesigned Room Kit Pro G2, integrating aesthetic and structural enhancements inspired by titanium spoons and sand dunes, reducing material use and increasing durability. Meanwhile, Pure Storage has rebranded to Everpure, signaling a strategic pivot towards broader data management, though the new name shares a moniker with an Australian purified water company.
Samsung has officially scheduled its Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event for February 25 in San Francisco, where it is expected to unveil the Galaxy S26 series, new Galaxy Buds 4, and the Galaxy S26 Edge. The event will highlight significant advancements in mobile AI, with new chips and potential partnerships driving enhanced on-device intelligence.
