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Elon Musk's xAI sues Apple and OpenAI, alleging anticompetitive collusion: According to Musk, Apple and OpenAI are colluding to stifle competition from other AI companies. Read More

How chatbot design choices are fueling AI delusions: Experts say that many of the AI industry's design decisions are likely to fuel episodes of AI psychosis. Many raised concerns about several tendencies that are unrelated to underlying capability. Read More

Tech founder throws hat in California governor's race: A Bay Area tech founder, Ethan Agarwal, says he's running for California governor. Read More

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Afternoon Must-Reads

Next set of VC judges locked in for Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: The Startup Battlefield 2025 judging panel is getting even stronger. Our first wave of VCs brought serious firepower, and now we're adding more top investors who will grill founders, unpack the big questions, and help crown this year's $100,000 champion at TechCrunch Disrupt, October 27–29 in San Francisco's Moscone West. Read More

Robomart unveils new delivery robot with $3 flat fee to challenge DoorDash, Uber Eats: Robomart's RM5 autonomous delivery robot can carry up to 50 pounds and deliver multiple customer orders at once. Read More

Volunteer opportunities still open for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Whether you want to launch your own startup, build your event chops, or get inspired by real traction stories, volunteering at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is your backstage pass to see how a world-class tech conference comes to life. Apply before September 30. Read More

Google will require developer verification for Android apps outside the Play Store: Google will ask all Android developers to verify their identity starting next year. Read More

Apple might opt for a curved glass design for 20th anniversary iPhone: Apple is likely to debut a new curved glass design for the 20th anniversary iPhone in 2027. Read More

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Last but Not Least

NotebookLM's Video Overviews feature now supports 80 languages: NotebookLM's Video Overviews now supports 80 languages, including French and Spanish. Read More