Aisha Khan
AI Correspondent
Aisha Khan represents a new generation of tech journalism—digitally native, deeply skeptical, and ethically focused. She gained a significant following on social media for her incisive threads dissecting AI product launches and corporate marketing-speak. Before joining Disruptive Insider, she was an inaugural fellow at the Digital Ethics Institute, where she published a widely cited paper on algorithmic bias in consumer credit. Aisha's work challenges the industry's prevailing narratives, forcing readers to consider the second- and third-order consequences of new technology.
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Patronus AI uses digital worlds to stress-test AI agents
Patronus AI, a firm dedicated to stress-testing autonomous AI agents within simulated digital worlds, witnessed its revenue skyrocket fifteenfold in the past year, according to TechCrunch .
Jun 26, 2026 · 3 min read
Superhuman Acquires AI Detection Startup GPTZero
GPTZero, an AI detection startup that amassed 19 million users and $30 million in annual recurring revenue, has been acquired by the premium email client Superhuman.
Jun 24, 2026 · 4 min read
Flipkart Expands Quick-Commerce Network to 1,000 Fulfillment Centers
Less than two years after its launch, Flipkart's Minutes quick-commerce service has already established a network of 1,000 micro-fulfillment centers across India, according to TechCrunch .
Jun 24, 2026 · 2 min read
iOS 27 lets you share location for custom durations
In iOS 27, users can now share their precise location for an exact duration like "four days and six hours," or even pause it with a single tap until the end of the day.
Jun 21, 2026 · 4 min read
AI researcher Meredith Whittaker warns of AI chatbot risks
In Japan, at least one individual has officially registered a marriage certificate with a holograph called Hatsune Miku, with an estimated 3,700 applying for similar certificates, according to Japan T
Jun 21, 2026 · 2 min read
Quantum Computing Developments Shaping Deep Tech in 2026
A single 10-qubit quantum computer can store the same amount of data as 1024 traditional bits, demonstrating an exponential leap in data density and computational potential.
Jun 20, 2026 · 5 min read
India's Telegram Ban Doubles Proton VPN Downloads
On the day India restricted Telegram, VPN app downloads in the country surged by nearly 50%, reaching over 208,000 installs – marking the highest single-day total this year, according to Siliconindia
Jun 19, 2026 · 3 min read
What Are Quantum Computing Principles and Their Impact on AI?
Quantum systems with fewer than 60 logical qubits have matched classical methods while using significantly less memory.
Jun 19, 2026 · 4 min read
KPMG AI report faces scrutiny over fabrications
A recent report from KPMG, a global consulting giant, contained approximately 40 AI hallucinations out of 45 citations.
Jun 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Equal AI raises $30M to expand AI call screening in India
Since its launch last year, Equal AI, an Android app, has amassed over a million monthly active users by answering and filtering calls on their behalf.
Jun 12, 2026 · 3 min read
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has only one direct report.
At Anthropic, the multi-billion dollar AI company, CEO Dario Amodei directly supervises only one employee: his chief of staff, Avital Balwit.
Jun 11, 2026 · 3 min read
Waymo redefines safety with new AI benchmark
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Jun 10, 2026 · 2 min read
OpenAI Overhauls ChatGPT for Super App Ambitions
OpenAI executives are abandoning 'side quests' like video generator Sora as part of a major strategy shift, according to TechCrunch .
Jun 8, 2026 · 3 min read
Sriram Krishnan to Depart White House AI Advisor Role
Sriram Krishnan, a central architect of the Biden administration's ambitious AI policy, will step down from his White House role at the end of June 2026.
Jun 7, 2026 · 3 min read
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky launches personal AI venture
In Q1 2026, AI tools reportedly wrote about 60% of the code produced by Airbnb's engineers, according to Startup Fortune .
Jun 5, 2026 · 2 min read
Erin Brockovich Tackles Data Center Secrecy With New Transparency Initiative
In just one month, environmental activist Erin Brockovich received nearly 4,000 reports of data center-related issues from communities across the United States, unveiling a potent new front in the bat
Jun 1, 2026 · 3 min read
Google AI struggles to spell basic words, drawing criticism
Google's AI Overview recently claimed there are two 'P's in 'Google' and spelled 'journalism' as 'j-o-u-r-n-a-d-i-s-m', inserting an extra 'd', according to TechCrunch .
May 28, 2026 · 2 min read
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass prices rise for startups
A Founder Pass for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 now costs $2,995, marking a 20% jump from the previous year's $2,495, according to the TechCrunch official site .
May 25, 2026 · 3 min read
Top budget kitchen gadgets for adulting in 2026
A recent Allrecipes roundup of Amazon's top kitchen gadgets exposed a stark truth: all ten highly-rated items simplifying daily 'adulting' tasks cost $15 or less.
May 24, 2026 · 2 min read
Google unveils AI smart glasses with Samsung
While Meta's AI glasses have already sold seven million pairs, Google just unveiled its Android XR smart glasses at I/O 2026.
May 22, 2026 · 2 min read