Cluely’s Roy Lee joins TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 to show how rage-baiting cuts through the AI noise 

Cluely’s Roy Lee isn’t afraid to stir the pot — and he’s taking that bold energy to the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27–29 at San Francisco’s Moscone West. Register now to join, and save up to $444 on your pass and 60% off a second.

Wonder Studios, backed by OpenAI, DeepMind execs, raised $12M to bring AI content to Hollywood 

Wonder will use the fresh funds to double its engineering team and accelerate its push into IP ownership and original content production.

Get hands-on: The full lineup of interactive roundtables at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 roundtables bring founders, investors, and operators together for interactive small-group discussions on AI, fintech, space, and more. Check the full schedule, and don’t miss your chance to save up to $444 and 60% off a second pass before prices rise at the door.

GM is bringing Google Gemini-powered AI assistant to cars in 2026 

GM is the latest automaker to lean into generative AI-based assistants that promise to respond to driver requests in a more natural-sounding way. Stellantis is collaborating with French AI firm Mistral, Mercedes is integrating ChatGPT, and Tesla has brought xAI’s Grok to its vehicles.  

Meta cuts 600 AI jobs amid ongoing reorganization

Meta continues to restructure its AI efforts after poaching more than 50 researchers from competing labs this summer.

GM to introduce eyes-off, hands-off driving system in 2028 

GM said Cruise’s technology stack, including its AI models trained on five million driverless miles and simulation framework, feed directly into the automaker’s next-generation driver assistance and autonomy programs.  

Last-minute TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 deal: Save 60% on your plus-one’s pass before doors open on October 27

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Several users reportedly complain to FTC that ChatGPT is causing psychological harm

At least seven people have complained to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission that ChatGPT caused them to experience severe delusions, paranoia, and emotional crises, Wired reported.

The last-minute pass savings are on! Only 5 days until TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 ignites the startup world

Five days until the startup conference in San Francisco kicks off. Save up to $444 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 pass, plus 60% on your guest’s. This is where 10,000 tech leaders and VCs converge from October 27-29.

YouTube’s likeness-detection technology has officially launched

YouTube’s detection technology identifies and manages AI-generated content featuring the likeness of creators, such as their face and voice.