TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Adds Real World AI Stage Featuring Nvidia, Robots, and Extinct Animals
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 introduces a new Real World AI Stage, focusing on physical AI applications, with events running October 13 to 15 in San Francisco.
Hardware
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The chips and systems powering modern AI — GPUs, accelerators, data-center infrastructure, and the hardware roadmaps from Nvidia, AMD, and custom silicon makers driving training and inference.
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Apple Unveils Evidence Against Former Employee Alleged to Have Stolen Data for OpenAI
Apple has filed new evidence in its lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging a former employee stole confidential data. The company claims more than 400 former Apple employees now work at OpenAI.
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AWS Recognized as Leader in Forrester AI Infrastructure Wave
AWS ranked highest in Forrester’s AI Infrastructure Solutions Wave, scoring 5.00 in 16 criteria out of 13 providers.
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CXMT Produces First HBM3E Chips for AI
China's CXMT is manufacturing HBM3E chips in small quantities, a step toward reducing reliance on foreign AI memory technology.
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Nvidia Invests $3.5 Billion in MediaTek for AI Chip Strategy
Nvidia is investing $3.5 billion in MediaTek to help it design custom AI chips for hyperscalers and cloud providers, according to a recent announcement.
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OpenAI and Rival AI Labs Buy Tens of Thousands of Mac Minis for Training
OpenAI and rival AI labs have purchased tens of thousands of Mac minis to train computer-use agents, with Apple’s Mac revenue rising 29% in the June quarter.
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Meta Testing Robots to Automate Data Center Tasks
Meta is testing robots to automate tasks like cable swapping and server resets in its data centers, with one worker estimating the bots could replace up to 80% of some roles.
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SpaceX's In-House Turbine Casting Could Speed Up Gas Turbines
Elon Musk claims SpaceX's in-house turbine casting could accelerate gas turbine production by up to 18 months, addressing a critical bottleneck for AI infrastructure.
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Nvidia Expands AI Advantage Beyond GPUs
Nvidia's market cap grew 10x between 2023 and mid-2025, but recent earnings show its edge extends beyond GPUs into data orchestration.
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Neocloud Lambda Secures $1B Debt to Buy Nvidia AI Chips
Neocloud Lambda raised $1 billion in short-dated debt to purchase Nvidia AI chips for Microsoft, per Bloomberg.
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Meta Testing Data Center Robots From Multiple Vendors
Meta is testing robots from Watney Robotics, Kinova, and ABB to automate tasks like cable swapping and server resets in its data centers, according to workers.
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Anthropic Launches Model Hardware Standard for AI-Driven Physical Control
Anthropic's Model Hardware Standard (MHS) aims to streamline AI integration with physical devices, reducing experimental setup time from weeks to hours, according to the company.