April 10, 2026

Stalking victim sues OpenAI, claims ChatGPT fueled her abuser's delusions and ignored her warnings: OpenAI ignored three warnings that a ChatGPT user was dangerous — including its own mass-casualty flag — while he stalked and harassed his ex-girlfriend, a new lawsuit alleges. Read More

TechCrunch is heading to Tokyo — and bringing the Startup Battlefield with it: SusHi Tech 2026 is zeroing in on four technology domains reshaping society: AI, Robotics, Resilience, and Entertainment. Expect live demos of humanoid robots, sessions on autonomous driving's software revolution, deep dives into cyber defense and climate tech, and candid conversations about how AI is rewriting the global music and anime industries. Read More

Battery recycler Ascend Elements files for bankruptcy: Ascend Elements said that it will be filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the wake of a canceled government grant and a challenging market for lithium-ion batteries. Read More

Oct 13–15 at San Francisco's Moscone West, 10,000 founders, investors, and operators gather for high-signal insights, curated connections, and real momentum.

Investors don’t just listen to what you say - they look at how your company operates. Is ownership clear? Do your numbers match your story? Can you answer follow-up questions without digging through spreadsheets? The Fundraise-Ready Startup Kit equips founders with the materials investors expect to see, before pressure is on. Because confidence in the room doesn’t come from slides. It comes from preparation. 

France to ditch Windows for Linux to reduce reliance on US tech: France's move to ditch Windows for Linux is its latest effort to reduce its reliance on American tech giants. Read More

YouTube Premium and YouTube Music are getting more expensive: The YouTube Premium individual plan is increasing from $13.99 to $15.99 per month, while the family plan is increasing from $22.99 to $26.99 per month. Read More

Anthropic temporarily banned OpenClaw's creator from accessing Claude: This ban took place after Claude's pricing changed for OpenClaw users last week. Read More

Last 24 hours: Save up to $500 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass: This is it. Tonight is your last chance to lock in savings of up to $500 for your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass. These discounts end at 11:59 p.m. PT. Read More

How to watch NASA's Artemis II splash back down to Earth: NASA's Artemis II mission has traveled farther from Earth than any mission before. Here's how to watch the crew's return landing in the Pacific Ocean. Read More

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PSA: If you use the Meta AI app, your friends will find out and it will be embarrassing: Now that Meta released its Muse Spark model, more people are downloading the Meta AI app. And if you join the app, your friends will probably get an Instagram notification about it. Read More

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April 10, 2026

France to ditch Windows for Linux to reduce reliance on US tech: France's move to ditch Windows for Linux is its latest effort to reduce its reliance on American tech giants. Read More

YouTube Premium and YouTube Music are getting more expensive: The YouTube Premium individual plan is increasing from $13.99 to $15.99 per month, while the family plan is increasing from $22.99 to $26.99 per month. Read More

Last 24 hours: Save up to $500 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass: This is it. Tonight is your last chance to lock in savings of up to $500 for your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass. These discounts end at 11:59 p.m. PT. Read More

Oct 13–15 at San Francisco's Moscone West, 10,000 founders, investors, and operators gather for high-signal insights, curated connections, and real momentum.

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PSA: If you use the Meta AI app, your friends will find out and it will be embarrassing: Now that Meta released its Muse Spark model, more people are downloading the Meta AI app. And if you join the app, your friends will probably get an Instagram notification about it. Read More

After data breach, $10B-valued startup Mercor is having a month: After falling victim to a hacker, Mercor is facing lawsuits and reportedly losing big-name customers. Read More

StubHub to pay $10M to settle FTC allegations over 'deceptive' ticket pricing: The consumer protection agency says the company violated the FTC Act and its Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees by "deceptively" advertising ticket prices on its website without clearly disclosing upfront what the total cost would be, including all mandatory fees. Read More

Volkswagen drops all-electric ID.4 in the US in pivot back to gas SUVs: All resources at its U.S. factory are aimed at the upcoming Atlas SUV. Read More

Snap gets closer to releasing new AI glasses after years-long hiatus: Specs has long been teasing the next version of its augmented reality glasses. A new partnership with Qualcomm promises some movement in that department. Read More

Investors don’t just listen to what you say - they look at how your company operates. Is ownership clear? Do your numbers match your story? Can you answer follow-up questions without digging through spreadsheets? The Fundraise-Ready Startup Kit equips founders with the materials investors expect to see, before pressure is on. Because confidence in the room doesn’t come from slides. It comes from preparation. 

EFF is the latest organization to leave X: The EFF follows the departure of various news organizations and others who no longer find X a viable source of traffic. Read More

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