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Disrupt 2026 Day 2: AI and robotics take center stage
TechCrunch's flagship conference continues with 10,000 attendees exploring AI, robotics, and startup investment across stages, pitches, and networking.
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LumenUs automates paperwork after death
A new platform helps grieving families navigate the roughly 570 hours of administrative work that follows a loved one's death.
TechCrunch · 1m
Ex-con founder builds jobs platform for people with records
Richard Bronson, who served federal prison time for securities fraud, has launched Commissary Club to help formerly incarcerated people find employment and housing.
TechCrunch · 2m
Modal Motors ditches China's rare earths
A startup is designing electric motors without rare-earth magnets to break U.S. dependence on Chinese supply chains.
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Meet the VCs judging Startup Battlefield 2026
Five new investors join TechCrunch Disrupt's pitch competition to evaluate the next generation of breakout startups.
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