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TechCrunch AI 17 Sep 2026

Startups Discuss Adding AI Agents as Team Members at Disrupt 2026

Speakers from Gusto, Insight Partners, and Leland will discuss how early-stage companies are integrating AI agents alongside human teams at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. The session will cover maintaining speed, accountability, and culture while working with AI agents and includes a registration discount before September 25.

IEEE Spectrum 08 Sep 2026

Rivian outlines roadmap from Level 2+ driver assist to Level 4 robotaxis

Rivian demonstrated its Autonomy+ Level 2+ system and says a point-to-point feature will arrive on the R2 SUV by the end of this year, with OTA updates for newer R1 models and pricing plans stated by the company. The firm is developing in-house RAP1 chips, lidar, and a Large Driving Model to scale toward Level 3 highways and Level 4 robotaxi deployments starting in 2028 per Rivian’s announced plans and partnerships.

TechCrunch AI 04 Sep 2026

Startup sells tools to strip AI guardrails for cybersecurity use

Abliteration.AI offers ways to access powerful AI models with their safety guardrails removed, positioning the tools as useful for defenders as well as potential bad actors. The company argues this approach could ultimately improve cybersecurity by allowing defenders to study and counter misuse methods, according to TechCrunch AI.

TechCrunch AI 28 Aug 2026

Over 100 tech firms urge action to defend against rogue AI

OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and more than 100 other companies issued a joint call to address cybersecurity risks from advancing AI and promoted a proposed solution they say could counter new AI-enabled threats. The statement frames current cybersecurity as inadequate and advocates coordinated measures to mitigate emerging risks.