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Building AI Systems When Failure Is Not an Option: Shield AI, Waabi, and General Motors at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

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At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, leaders from Shield AI, Waabi, and General Motors will discuss the challenges of deploying AI in high-stakes environments where failure can have serious consequences. The session will focus on safety culture, testing, validation, and regulatory hurdles in the development of autonomous systems. Key speakers include Nathan Michael from Shield AI, Raquel Urtasun from Waabi, and Mikell Taylor from General Motors.

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Shield AI announced $1.5 billion in Series G funding and a partnership with the U.S. Air Force for its Hivemind platform, while Waabi raised $1 billion and partnered with Uber for robotaxi deployment.

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Hivemind was selected as an autonomy provider for the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft drone prototype program.

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Shield AI announced $1.5 billion in Series G funding at a $12.7 billion post-money valuation.

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Waabi raised $1 billion and announced a partnership with Uber to support the deployment of 25,000 or more Waabi Driver-powered robotaxis.

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Shield AI, Waabi, and General Motors on building AI when failure is not an option at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

TechCrunch·2h ago