Sam Altman's comments on energy consumption, Microsoft's new gaming CEO's stance on AI quality, Google's VP's warning about the survival of certain AI startups, OpenAI's ethical debate over reporting suspicious chats, and India's Sarvam launching a new AI chat app mark significant discussions and advancements in the AI landscape.

• Sam Altman would like remind you that humans use a lot of energy, too — TechCrunch -
• Microsoft’s new gaming CEO vows not to flood the ecosystem with ‘endless AI slop’ — TechCrunch -
• Google VP warns that two types of AI startups may not survive — TechCrunch -

• OpenAI debated calling police about suspected Canadian shooter’s chats — TechCrunch -
• India’s Sarvam launches Indus AI chat app as competition heats up — TechCrunch -

NASA's Artemis II requiring repairs, the new method of dating fossils using dinosaur eggshells, concerns raised about the understanding of commercial genetic testing, and foreign scientists being restricted at a major government research lab reflect diverse progress and policy shifts in the scientific community.

• NASA says it needs to haul the Artemis II rocket back to the hangar for repairs — Ars Technica -
• Dinosaur eggshells can reveal the age of other fossils — Ars Technica -
• Have we leapt into commercial genetic testing without understanding it? — Ars Technica -

• Major government research lab appears to be squeezing out foreign scientists — Ars Technica -

Wikipedia's decision to blacklist Archive.today following an alleged DDoS attack underscores ongoing challenges in maintaining online integrity and security.

• Wikipedia blacklists Archive.today after alleged DDoS attack — TechCrunch -

Upcoming ticket price increases for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 provide a timely reminder for those planning to attend this major industry gathering.

• 7 days until ticket prices rise for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 — TechCrunch -