OpenAI Hires Patreon Co-Founder Sam Yam to Lead Creator Product Division
OpenAI announced on September 23, 2026, that it has hired Sam Yam, former Patreon co-founder, to lead its new Creator Product division.
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AT&T Automates Telecom Operations with AI
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StrictlyVC at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Explores Evolving Venture Capital Landscape
StrictlyVC at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, running October 13-15 in San Francisco, will host 10,000+ founders, VCs, and operators to discuss the shifting rules of venture capital.
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OpenAI Expands Academy Training to More Communities
OpenAI Academy has reached over 4 million people through 250 events since its 2024 launch, offering practical AI skills training to diverse groups.
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Greek PM Discusses AI Challenges and Future Strategies
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis admitted during a San Francisco visit that he lacks clear answers to global AI challenges, highlighting Greece's economic progress and digital investments.
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TechCrunch Founder Summit Unveils Agenda for November 4 Event
TechCrunch’s Founder Summit will take place on November 4 at Boston’s SoWa Power Station, offering founders insights on fundraising, hiring, and AI strategy.
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Nscale IPO Tests Wall Street's Appetite for Concentrated AI Bets
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Pass Discounts End September 25
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 attendees can save up to $200 on passes before prices rise on September 25. The event runs October 13-15 at Moscone West in San Francisco.
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Anthropic Launches Biology Lab with Claude-Guided Robots for Drug Experiments
Anthropic is building a biology lab in the San Francisco area to run physical drug experiments, using Claude to guide robots with minimal human involvement.
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Amazon Blocks Meta's AI Agent Muse From Shopping
Amazon has blocked Meta's AI agent Muse from accessing its platform, citing security risks and terms of service violations.
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SoftBank to Borrow $11 Billion in Risky Bonds for OpenAI Stake
SoftBank plans to raise over $11 billion through junk bonds to fund its OpenAI stake, according to the Financial Times.
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Announces New VC Judges for Startup Battlefield 200
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