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At Disrupt 2026, AI Founders Face the Real Rival: The Platform Beneath Them

AI defensibility is now a top concern for startups as OpenAI and rivals ship more features. TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will tackle the issue directly.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will spotlight AI biology, de-extinction, and Colossal CEO Ben Lamm in a major conservation debate.

Superhuman acquires Fathom to strengthen AI productivity tools and turn meeting notes into automated work across its platform.

The Disrupt 2026 exhibit table deadline is Sept. 18. Here’s what startups get, who should exhibit, and why the Expo Hall matters.

Mecka AI is nearing a $500 million valuation in a Sequoia-led deal as demand for robot training data heats up.

Garry Tan backs AI distillation for U.S. open-weight labs, challenging Anthropic’s call for tighter controls on model copying.

TechCrunch Disrupt exhibit tables are nearly gone, with the September 18 deadline approaching and limited Expo Hall space expected to sell out.

Moonshot AI revenue could reach $2 billion by year-end as Kimi usage surges, even as Anthropic raises fresh distillation allegations.

AI data center startup Nscale added Fidji Simo to its board as it prepares for a potential IPO and a reported $3.5 billion raise.

AI safety fears are rising as researchers warn recursive self-improvement could make advanced systems too powerful to control.