San Francisco

Technology Oct 14

OpenAI Employee Arrested for Allegedly Bugging Company Conference Room

An OpenAI employee was arrested after allegedly planting a recording device in a company conference room, raising new questions about security at the AI company.

2 min read CBS News

Technology Oct 2

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Exhibit Bookings Close Today for 10,000-Attendee Expo Hall

Companies have less than 24 hours to reserve exhibit space at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, the October conference expected to draw more than 10,000 founders, investors, and operators to San Francisco.

2 min read TechCrunch

Technology Sep 30

Robot House Cleaners Hit San Francisco at $30 an Hour, Controlled by Humans

Tau Robotics charges $30 an hour for humanoid robots that clean houses, but humans control every move. One San Francisco resident put it to the test.

2 min read BBC US

Technology Sep 30

Tau Robotics rents humanoid house cleaners for $30 an hour

A San Francisco company is renting out remotely operated humanoid robots to clean houses at $30 an hour, raising questions about whether the machines can match human workers.

2 min read BBC US

Technology Sep 30

OpenAI Protesters Deploy Fake AI Ads, Glitch Art to Target Company's San Francisco HQ

Activists are escalating their campaign against OpenAI with parody advertisements, projection art, and a fake billboard outside the company's San Francisco offices. The protests come as OpenAI faces growing scrutiny over its business practices and safety record.

2 min read Ars Technica

World Sep 30

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Adds Side Events From KOTRA, Enterprise Ireland and Others

TechCrunch has unveiled a new slate of Disrupt Week side events for 2026, featuring international startup delegations and founder gatherings across San Francisco.

2 min read TechCrunch