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Uber deploys OpenAI assistants for drivers and riders globally
Ride-hailing giant integrates AI voice features and assistants across its platform, targeting driver earnings optimization and faster rider booking.
Spanish bank cuts meeting prep from 20 minutes to under 1 minute
Singular Bank's ChatGPT-powered assistant saves bankers 60-90 minutes daily by automating portfolio analysis, meeting prep, and client follow-ups.
Parloa adds OpenAI voice to enterprise customer service
German startup uses GPT models for real-time voice agents that enterprises can design and deploy at scale.
AI robots now handle full IVF cycles, 19 babies born
Conceivable's automated system selects sperm, creates embryos, and picks candidates for transfer without human embryologists.
Plug-in balcony solar hits regulatory roadblock on safety gear
UL's new safety standard requires special outlets and electricians, nixing the no-permit promise that made micro-solar appealing to renters.
Anthropic partners with SpaceX despite years of Musk insults
The Claude maker will use SpaceX GPUs to meet AI demand after Musk previously called the company 'evil' and 'misanthropic.'
NHS saves £450/day per patient with AI remote monitoring
Doccla's AI platform cut NHS bed days 61% and GP visits 89%, saving £3 for every £1 spent on virtual ward technology.
AI agents can now save generated podcasts directly to Spotify
New CLI tool lets OpenClaw, Claude, and GPT agents push AI-generated audio summaries straight into your Spotify podcast feed with a simple command.
Netflix builds AI voice search to bypass smart TV platforms
The streamer's natural language search feature keeps users in-app and sidesteps Google, Roku, and Amazon's universal search monetization.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ends second-pass discount May 8
Conference organizers push buy-one-get-one-50%-off deal with two-day deadline for October event in San Francisco.
Aurora scales driverless trucks from pilot to hundreds in 2024
Aurora moved from commercial pilot last April to scaling hundreds of autonomous trucks this year, with CEO Chris Urmson detailing the path from lab to highway.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 opens exhibitor tables for $12,500
The October conference expects 10,000 attendees and offers startups exhibit tables with lead capture tools and media access until September 25.