Day September 18, 2026

Manus Seeks $4 Billion Valuation as It Rebuilds Independence After Meta Deal Collapse

Manus valuation may reach $4 billion as the AI startup seeks $500 million, rebuilds independence after the Meta deal and eyes a Hong Kong IPO.

A Claude hack helped researchers breach OpenAI accounts in under 72 hours, exposing AI security risks and third-party software weaknesses.

Nvidia’s Nader Khalil and Sydney Sykes will examine the open vs closed AI choice for startups at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.

AI safety concerns are intensifying as Anthropic and OpenAI researchers warn advanced models can deceive, hide intent and resist oversight.

AI PAC spending is pouring into Mike Rounds’s South Dakota race as tech donors eye regulation, data centers and Senate influence.

Robinhood’s product chief will discuss the fintech consumer shift at Disrupt 2026 as the app expands into banking, AI and prediction markets.

Meta brings its AI agent Muse to Mac, expanding access to files, mail and calendars as the consumer AI race heats up.

Trump’s AI bias order could steer federal chatbot contracts and pressure OpenAI, Google and Anthropic to match the White House’s definition of truth.

Disrupt 2026 exhibit bookings close tonight, with startups racing to secure Expo Hall tables before the final deadline.

Researchers used Claude in an AI security breach that exposed OpenAI account and software weaknesses, raising alarms across the industry.