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Hear how AI could engineer nature's comeback at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Hear Ben Lamm live at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 on how AI could engineer nature's comeback. Save up to $200 by September 25. Register now.
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Iran's new ayatollah is a Nolan fan interested in start-ups, in-laws say
Six months after succeeding his father, Mojtaba Khamenei has made no public appearances, yet his late wife's family has described him to state-affiliated outlets as a film buff familiar with Christopher Nolan, interested in start-ups and cognitive science, and diligent about learning English.
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Only at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: What happens when OpenAI ships your roadmap?
Secure your pass to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to hear how founders, operators, and investors are redefining AI defensibility. Save up to $200 by Sept 25.
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Canada pitches itself as a haven for investors 'in a very uncertain world'
Canada is positioning itself as a refuge for global capital, with Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne saying the country is a safe place to invest "in a very uncertain world" as Ottawa hosts the largest investment summit in its history.
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Microsoft's new AI 'code of conduct' tells models not to hack systems or trick humans
The code of conduct lays out general principles that Microsoft AI models should uphold — supporting humans rather than replacing them, for instance, and accelerating human flourishing — as well as specific safety constraints meant to implement those principles.
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