TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to Spotlight Physical AI, Robotics, and De-extinction Tech

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will introduce a dedicated stage called Real World AI, focused on the convergence of digital and physical technologies. The stage is set to cover a range of cutting-edge topics including robotics, automated factories, and efforts to revive extinct animals. The programming reflects growing industry interest in AI applications that extend beyond software into the tangible world. TechCrunch aims to use the platform to explore how physical and digital environments are increasingly blending together.

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