Uber rival inDrive eyes 2027 robotaxi tests in Central Asia with Pony.ai and Nvidia | TechCrunch
inDrive aims to test robotaxis in Kazakhstan by 2027 in collaboration with Pony.ai and Nvidia.
TechCrunchJagmeet Singh
AI news — 2026-10-22.
The preserved daily edition for 2026-10-22. Stories are grouped by their publication day in Seattle time (Pacific).
31 stories
Left alone with nothing to do, AI agents started playing | TechCrunch
MIT researchers observed AI agents invent games and strategies when left alone on a virtual island, demonstrating potential for playful learning in AI development.
TechCrunchAditya Mehta
OpenAI working on new $30B raise at $1.25T valuation ahead of IPO | TechCrunch
OpenAI is aiming to raise up to $30 billion at a $1.25 trillion valuation before its IPO, potentially setting a record for private company valuations.
TechCrunchJulie Bort
Canva’s first AI image model plans designs before generating them
Canva is launching its first AI image model, Canva Craft, to compete with major players like OpenAI and Google.
The VergeEmma Roth
Sharp drops for AI stocks overwhelm markets worldwide as oil prices jump
AI stocks experienced significant declines, overshadowing gains in non-AI sectors, while oil prices surged due to geopolitical tensions.
The GuardianGuardian staff reporter
Meta’s AI could still scrape news sites, legal experts say
Meta's new terms allow broad data scraping, raising concerns among legal experts despite stated changes.
The VergeEmma Roth
1Password launches a way for AI agents to log in on your behalf without seeing your password | TechCrunch
1Password has launched a new feature enabling AI agents to log into accounts without accessing user passwords, enhancing security.
TechCrunchLucas Ropek
OpenAI makes its Jev competitor widely available as decision model competition heats up | TechCrunch
OpenAI has launched its Decisions API model to compete with TypeSafe's Jev, enhancing speed and lowering costs for users.
TechCrunchTim Fernholz
Microsoft’s Mustafa Suleyman says its AI outperforms doctors on hard cases as he chases ‘medical superintelligence’ | TechCrunch
Microsoft’s AI diagnostic system outperformed doctors in complex cases, achieving 83% accuracy in simulations, showing promise for future healthcare advancements.
TechCrunchRebecca Bellan
Microsoft says its AI tool is better than doctors at diagnosing diseases
Microsoft's AI tool claims to surpass human doctors in disease diagnosis, promising indistinguishable performance soon.
The VergeRobert Hart
The Guardian view on AI safety: the push for global regulation must advance | Editorial
The push for global AI regulation intensifies amid safety concerns, despite US administration's resistance.
The GuardianEditorial
Someone hacked the Switch 2 by using an old game and AI
A hack exploiting an old game and AI has reportedly compromised the Switch 2. This incident raises questions about game security.
The VergeJay Peters
Designing an AI serving harness built to last
The focus of enterprise AI is shifting from model selection to building efficient serving architectures for production.
MIT Technology ReviewAnand Logani
Chinese hackers spied on thousands of companies after breaching IT giant ConnectWise | TechCrunch
Chinese hackers utilizing AI breached ConnectWise, compromising data of 2,250 companies. Microsoft reports rapid sign-ins prevented effective defense.
TechCrunchZack Whittaker
Wildwood’s director says AI is ‘antithetical to everything that we are at this studio’
The director of Wildwood criticizes AI, claiming it lacks humanity and contradicts the studio's values.
The VergeAndrew Webster
Uber puts all 30,000 employees on ChatGPT Work | TechCrunch
Uber has announced it will roll out ChatGPT Work to its entire workforce of 30,000 employees, expanding from a previous pilot program.
TechCrunchLucas Ropek
OpenAI, Anthropic, and Nvidia had record lobbying quarters
OpenAI, Anthropic, Nvidia, and Apple all experienced record lobbying activity recently.
The VergeLauren Feiner
Spotify's current AI bet is about being the music service that agents choose | TechCrunch
Spotify co-CEO discusses the potential of AI agents to enhance music discovery, positioning Spotify as a leader in this shift.
TechCrunchLauren Forristal
The Foundations of Scalable AI
A strong foundation in data, engineering, and governance is essential for scalable AI systems in regulated environments.
MIT Technology ReviewMIT Technology Review Events
Bill Gates thinks AI could make us live like the Amish
Bill Gates warns that rapid AI advancements could lead to societal splits, with some embracing technology while others shun it, likening potential lifestyles to the Amish.
The VergeNilay Patel
Claude Duet app is Anthropic's bet on agents | TechCrunch
Anthropic's new Claude Duet app, aimed at professionals, offers automation and task management features, currently in waitlist mode for Pro and Max users.
TechCrunchIvan Mehta
Prepare for more website shutdowns in the age of AI – but human inaction is the real culprit | Chris Stokel-Walker
As more websites face shutdowns due to AI-exploitable vulnerabilities, human inaction remains a critical issue, necessitating better resource allocation for digital security.
The GuardianChris Stokel-Walker
Nirva raises $33M for a pendant that only listens to you | TechCrunch
Nirva has secured $33 million to launch a pendant that focuses solely on the user's speech, addressing privacy concerns in ambient AI devices.
TechCrunchIvan Mehta
1Password lets AI agents use your passwords without seeing them
1Password now allows AI agents to log into accounts without viewing passwords, enhancing security while completing tasks.
The VergeJess Weatherbed
‘The tech bro fight club is real!’ The titans of AI get the Succession treatment in a wild new TV show
The Audacity, a new satire on Silicon Valley, critiques tech moguls' ethics and environmental impact. It features dark humor, exploring the absurdities of AI titans.
The GuardianMichael Hogan
AI agents are ready to shop. Some retailers are wary.
Retailers are cautious about AI shopping agents, fearing negative impacts on human shopping experiences.
The VergeMia Sato
Claude did not invent scorpion antivenom
Citrini clarifies that Claude did not create scorpion antivenom, focusing instead on drug development efforts.
The VergeRobert Hart
How tech became the villain of the US midterms
The tech industry's role in the US midterms has turned negative, with rising public disdain targeting datacenters and AI leaders.
The GuardianNick Robins-Early
Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs as bank’s bosses hail AI productivity advances
Barclays plans to cut 5,000 jobs, about 5% of its workforce, citing AI productivity gains and aims to save over £1.1bn by 2027.
The GuardianKalyeena Makortoff
Making the case for context-aware AI
To effectively integrate AI in businesses, understanding operational context is crucial for informed decision-making and process optimization.
MIT Technology ReviewMIT Technology Review Insights
AI’s hidden storage bill: What inference leaves behind
AI inference is generating significant data storage costs, often overlooked in budgeting. Enterprises must adapt their storage strategies to cope with growing demands.
MIT Technology ReviewTim Rausch