Issue #114
EU's agentic AI shift, OpenAI hiring records ordered, and Android app building
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Today covers the EU's move toward agentic AI, a court order for OpenAI to disclose hiring records in Apple's trade secrets case, and new app-building tools on Google Play. We also look at Facebook's algorithm controls, a vision-restoring chip implant, and funding rounds from Pluto Security and Scimplify.
1 of 7 · OpenAI
The EU’s next chapter in AI is agentic
Agentic AI adoption is increasing among EU enterprises and small businesses, according to new analysis. The report identifies areas where expanded use could generate additional value.
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Judge orders OpenAI to turn over hiring records in Apple trade secrets case
A federal judge ordered OpenAI to provide Apple with interview materials involving former Apple employees, along with private messages and testimony from key figures in the trade secrets case. The ruling grants Apple access to records it sought as part of its claims.
Read the full story →3 of 7 · TechCrunch AI
Google Play now lets anyone build private, vibe-coded apps that run on Android
Google is adding a feature that lets users build personal Android apps using AI and run them privately without publishing to the Play Store. The capability extends AI-assisted coding to casual users creating apps for their own use.
Read the full story →4 of 7 · TechCrunch AI
Facebook is giving users more control over their algorithm
Meta launched a feature called "Your Algorithm" on Facebook, giving users more control over the content their feed prioritizes. The tool was first introduced on Instagram.
Read the full story →5 of 7 · TechCrunch AI
Science Corporation implants its vision-restoring chip in its first Stargardt disease patient
Science Corporation, led by former Neuralink co-founder Max Hodak, has implanted its PRIMA vision-restoring chip in its first patient with Stargardt disease. Hodak described the work as part of the company's broader development of a brain-computer interface.
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Pluto Security raises $42M as AI gives enterprise security teams a new headache
Pluto Security raised $42 million to address security risks arising from broad enterprise adoption of AI tools. The funding targets concerns that employee use of AI in unanticipated ways is creating new vulnerabilities in company systems.
Read the full story →7 of 7 · TechCrunch AI
Scimplify raises $25M to challenge China’s grip on critical materials with AI
Scimplify raised $25 million to build an AI-driven platform for sourcing critical materials, aiming to reduce dependence on China's supply chain. The company's annualized revenue run rate tripled to $200 million as it plans to expand into the U.S.
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Morning Roost Issue #114