The Biggest AI Stories Of The Year (So Far)
Techcrunch, Friday, March 13th, 2026
You can chart a year through product launches, or you can measure it in the greater moments that change the way we look at AI.
The AI industry is constantly churning out news, like major acquisitions, indie developer successes, public outcry against sketchy products, and existentially dangerous contract negotiations - it's a lot to untangle, so we're taking a glimpse at where we're at and where we've been so far this year.