Step into the future: The full AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 The AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27–29 in San Francisco, is officially locked and loaded, featuring the powerhouses shaping the future of artificial intelligence. Join the leaders from Character.AI, Hugging Face, Mercor, Runway, Wayve, and many more top tech voices, as they tackle everything from...

Solar energy: India's renewable energy boom faces a hidden waste problemAFP via Getty ImagesIndia gets plenty of sunlight throughout the year, which makes solar power highly efficientIndia's rapid solar energy expansion is widely hailed as a success. But without a plan to manage the waste it will generate, how clean is the transition?In just over a decade, India has become the world's...

Regulatory Focus Areas for 2026 Talking TrendsAI is both a powerful enabler and a source of new risks. On one hand, AI allows organizations to automate defenses, detect vulnerabilities faster, and create more consistent outcomes across complex systems. These capabilities enable security teams to proactively identify threats, streamline incident response, and...

These New AI Models Are Built to Work Anywhere in Many Languages The French company Mistral AI has new models designed to run on everything from the cloud to your phone. Jon covers artificial intelligence. He previously led CNET's home energy and utilities category, with a focus on energy-saving advice, thermostats, and heating and cooling. Jon has more than a decade of experience...

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