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Rivian turns its Volkswagen deal into a software licensing play

Rivian is licensing its AI voice assistant to Volkswagen through their joint venture, expanding a $5.8 billion software deal.

Meta says its AI agent Muse has topped 10 million users, with shopping, productivity and future monetization at the center of its growth plan.

Rivian says AI agents could soon power its cars, with plans to support frontier models from Anthropic, OpenAI and Meta.

Amazon-owned Bee launches a $75 AI wearable and a phone-mounted companion device with summaries, reminders, and privacy-focused design.

Physical AI takes center stage at Disrupt 2026 as Shield AI, Waabi and GM explain how autonomous systems earn trust.

Disrupt 2026 ticket prices rise Sept. 25. TechCrunch says buyers can save up to $200 and get 50% off a second pass.

Treble raised $18 million to expand its voice AI simulation platform for model makers, wearables, robotics and hardware testing.

Massachusetts issues clean power rules for data centers over 25 MW, adding new limits, transparency demands and cost protections.

Travis Kalanick’s Atoms is reportedly targeting the robotaxi business, with hiring, acquisitions and Uber talks following its $1.7 billion raise.

Musk says SpaceX can speed gas turbines for AI data centers, but the plan could worsen pollution and health concerns near communities.