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Comma, a company that makes aftermarket hands-off driving assistance hardware, is reportedly under investigation following two fatal crashes involving its technology. The story, covered by TechCrunch, has drawn attention on Hacker News, where readers are discussing the safety and regulatory implications of consumer devices that allow drivers to disengage from driving. As only the headline is available in the evidence, the specific details of the crashes and the investigation's scope are not clear from the posts themselves.
- 2Automattic forms new board after failed bid to remove CEO●Automattic has a new board after failed attempt to put CEO on leave | TechCrunch ｢ Mullenweg reportedly wrote that, “for
Automattic has appointed a new board of directors after an attempt to place CEO Matt Mullenweg on leave failed. Mullenweg reportedly wrote that, for purposes of Delaware law, he is the company's CEO, President, Treasurer, and Secretary, and said the attempted removal had also brought in many new supporters. The internal power struggle at the company behind WordPress.com is drawing attention across the tech industry.
- 3Meta reverses course, will run ads for Musk documentary▼Meta says it will run ads for 'Musk' documentary after all https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/26/meta-says-it-will-run-ads-f
Meta says it will run advertisements for a documentary about Elon Musk after previously declining to do so, according to TechCrunch. The reversal comes as attention around Musk and media coverage of him remains high, and the decision is drawing discussion among tech and social media watchers about Meta's ad approval practices and its relationship to Musk-related content.
- 4TikTok to pay at least $100M in Alabama settlement●TikTok agrees to pay at least $100M in Alabama settlement https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/26/tiktok-agrees-to-pay-at-leas
TikTok has agreed to pay at least $100 million to settle a lawsuit with the US state of Alabama, according to TechCrunch. The agreement marks another significant legal and financial setback for the social media company in the United States, where it faces ongoing scrutiny from multiple state attorneys general over its practices.
- 5Automattic forms new board after failed CEO leave attempt●Automattic has a new board after failed attempt to put CEO on leave https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/25/automattic-has-a-n
Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, has installed a new board of directors following a failed internal attempt to place its chief executive on leave. The move signals ongoing governance turmoil at the company. Details about who pushed for the leave and how the new board was chosen remain limited, but the shake-up is drawing attention in the tech and startup community.
- 6Insurers say AI is already driving up healthcare costs▼Insurers claim AI is already increasing healthcare costs
US health insurers are claiming that artificial intelligence is already increasing healthcare costs, according to a TechCrunch report. The allegation puts the industry at odds with the common narrative that AI will make medicine cheaper and more efficient. Critics are likely to scrutinise how AI-driven tools, from prior authorisation to claims processing, affect patient care and medical spending.
- 7TikTok agrees to pay at least $100M in Alabama settlement●TikTok agrees to pay at least $100M in Alabama settlement… # technology # thegeektribune https:// techcrunch.com/2026/09
TikTok has agreed to pay at least $100 million to settle a dispute with the state of Alabama. The deal was reported by TechCrunch and is circulating widely on tech news forums. Details of what the settlement covers have not been spelled out in the reports shared so far, and neither TikTok nor Alabama officials have issued detailed public statements in the snippets available.
- 8Insurers say AI is already driving up healthcare costs●Insurers claim AI is already increasing healthcare costs https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/26/insurers-claim-ai-is-already-
US health insurers are claiming that artificial intelligence is already increasing healthcare costs, according to a TechCrunch report. The claim runs counter to the widespread expectation that AI would lower medical expenses by improving efficiency, and is likely to fuel debate about how the technology is being deployed in claims processing, coverage decisions and the wider health system.
- 9Meta opens early access for new Muse features●Meta opens early access program for new Muse features https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/25/meta-opens-early-access-program-
Meta has opened an early access program for new features in Muse, its AI offering. The move lets selected users try the tools before a wider release. News of the program spread quickly among technology and startup watchers, who are discussing what the features do, who gets in first, and what the rollout signals about Meta's broader AI plans.
- 10Meta backs Muse as AI app gains traction●Meta is putting its muscle behind Muse as the AI app takes off https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/25/meta-is-putting-its-mus
Meta is reportedly throwing its weight behind Muse, an AI application that is seeing rapid growth. According to TechCrunch, the company is backing the app as it takes off, though the exact form of Meta's involvement—investment, partnership, or integration—remains unclear from initial coverage.