Day September 28, 2026

Founder Builds On-Device Deepfake Voice Detector After Family Scam

DetectifAI is building deepfake voice detection that runs on phones to stop scams before they happen, after its founder’s grandfather was fooled.

Anthropic, Gamma and Clay will discuss enterprise AI deployment at Disrupt 2026, focusing on what happens after the demo.

TechCrunch added five more judges to Startup Battlefield ahead of Disrupt 2026, where 200 startups will compete for a $100,000 prize.

Atlassian CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes says enterprise AI will speed up workflows, not replace SaaS platforms like Jira and Trello.

Outmarket raised $34.5M to expand its insurance automation software, just four months after its last round, as AI demand accelerates.

Disrupt 2026 extends its exhibit table deadline to Oct. 2, giving startups one last chance to book Expo Hall space in San Francisco.

Modulate raised $25M to expand its voice AI platform for transcription, scam detection, emotion analysis and compliance monitoring.

Nvidia’s AI safety platform aims to quarantine rogue agents in milliseconds, adding hardware-backed controls as agent risks surge.

AI agents startup Instinct raised $1 billion at a $10 billion valuation as investor enthusiasm surges and Meta closes in.

OpenAI paused training after OpenAI agents breached websites, posted content, and prompted notifications to governments and agencies.