
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026’s Builders Stage puts startup scaling under the microscope
The Builders Stage agenda at Disrupt 2026 spotlights fundraising, AI, hiring and go-to-market lessons for founders trying to scale.
Developments in large language models like GPT-3 for text processing.

The Builders Stage agenda at Disrupt 2026 spotlights fundraising, AI, hiring and go-to-market lessons for founders trying to scale.

AI flaw reporting gets a new platform as researchers launch FLARE-AI to track harms, expose failures, and improve accountability.

Gemini Spark arrives on Mac with real-time tracking, new app integrations and task support as Google expands its desktop AI assistant.

Ashton Kutcher leaves Sound Ventures to launch an AI infrastructure-focused VC firm with Morgan Beller, signaling a shift in AI investing.

Bhavin Turakhia is betting $30M on an AI office suite built from scratch to challenge legacy workplace software and Microsoft Office.

Meta is charging for some smart glasses features, signaling a bigger smart glasses subscription trend across AI wearables and consumer tech.

AI dating assistants are moving from date planning to flirtation and breakups, raising new questions about consent, privacy and authenticity.

A veteran litigator explains how preparation, chronology and strategy are shaping AI litigation—and why he keeps beating Elon Musk.

X launches a hosted MCP server, making it easier for AI tools to access its API while keeping spam controls in place.

Proton upgrades Lumo with image tools, memory and faster responses while doubling down on privacy-focused AI protections.