June 26, 2026

TechCrunch Top 3

OpenAI limits GPT-5.6 rollout after government request, says restrictions shouldn’t be the norm: “We don’t believe this kind of government access process should become the long-term default,” says OpenAI. “It keeps the best tools from users, developers, enterprises, cyber defenders, and global partners who need them.” Read More

Russian hackers were behind $2.5B hack of Jaguar Land Rover: Report: The hack on car giant Jaguar Land Rover last year was one of the most disrupting, damaging, and costly hacks of the last few years. Read More

OpenAI poaches Uber India chief to lead its biggest market outside the US: The hire marks OpenAI's latest push into India, expanding offices, partnerships, and hiring. Read More

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Afternoon Must-Reads

It's not about Anthropic vs. OpenAI anymore: AI models have progressed to the point where their capabilities have real political consequences. Dealing with those consequences will require collective action. Read More

The White House is asking OpenAI to slow roll the release of its new model over safety concerns: OpenAI reportedly plans to share its newest model, GPT 5.6, with a select group of partners instead of with the broader public. The reason: the Trump administration told it to. Read More

Polymarket says hackers stole users' funds: The prediction market giant Polymarket said it's refunding users who had funds stolen due to a third-party breach. Read More

Novak Djokovic has a new job — advisor to private equity firm General Atlantic: General Atlantic has tapped tennis legend Novak Djokovic to serve as a global strategic advisor. Read More

Tesla settles FSD crash lawsuit as federal investigations continue: The lawsuit was connected to a fatal 2023 crash involving a vehicle using the company's advanced driver assistance system known as Full Self-Driving. Read More

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Last but Not Least

Robotaxis drive miles just to get cleaned and charged; this new startup wants to fix that: Aseon Labs, which came out of Y Combinator's 2026 spring cohort, has raised $10 million from Crane Venture Partners and others. Read More

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