Meta launches Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp subscriptions, with more to come, including AI plans

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View this email online in your browser  May 27, 2026 TechCrunch Top 3 Meta launches Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp subscriptions, with more to come, including AI plans: Meta is rolling out paid subscription plans for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp worldwide, while also testing new AI, creator, and business-focused offerings under its broader “Meta One” subscription brand. Read More UK Visa Portal exposed thousands of applicants’ passports and selfies — then called the lawyers on us: The third-party website exposed passports, selfies, and the location data of applicants who submitted their documents as part of the U.K. visa application process. Instead of fixing the issue, the website sent attorneys. Read More With a new $100M raise, Princeton's Thea Energy is now a top-funded fusion startup: Thea Energy's pixel-inspired magnets could give its power plant plans a boost. The fusion startup hopes to get a commercial reactor working by 2034. Read More A message from NVIDIA and Microsoft New during Microsoft Build: The NVIDIA Builder’s Arcade Enter the NVIDIA Builder’s Arcade now to preview interactive challenges and NVIDIA happenings during Microsoft Build. Challenges go live June 1 and run through June 5 with daily activities focused on agentic AI. Learn more Afternoon Must-Reads Tech CEOs are apparently suffering from AI psychosis: "CEOs are uniquely prone to AI psychosis," Box CEO Aaron Levie opines. Maybe that explains the almost religious belief in AI productivity gains. Read More AI coding startup Cognition raises $1B at $25B pre-money valuation: As Cognition reaches $492 million in annualized revenue run rate, it more than doubled its valuation in eight months, it says. Read More FAA orders SpaceX to investigate Starship V3 booster failure: Starship is grounded until SpaceX finds out why the first V3 booster failed during its first test flight. Read More YouTube will now automatically label AI videos: YouTube will now automatically label videos that use significant photorealistic AI, instead of relying solely on creators to disclose AI-generated content themselves. It's also making AI labels more prominent. Read More Robinhood now lets your AI agents trade stocks: While these agents would be able to read and analyze users' portfolios to come up with trading strategies and suggest investments, they'll only be able to access the pre-loaded balance in the dedicated wallet to place orders. Read More A message from Fidelity Your Pitch Isn’t the Only Thing Investors Are Evaluating.   Investors don’t just listen to what you say - they look at how your company operates. Is ownership clear? Do your numbers match your story? Can you answer follow-up questions without digging through spreadsheets? The Fundraise-Ready Startup Kit equips founders with the materials investors expect to see, before pressure is on. Because confidence in the room doesn’t come from slides. It comes from preparation.  Learn More Last but Not Least CrowdStrike and Google take down botnet used by hackers to target software developers in supply chain attacks: Cybercriminals used the Glassworm botnet to infect open source software projects with malware, and in turn hack the developers and companies that use that software. Read More Check out some of our other newsletters: StrictlyVC TechCrunch Events TechCrunch Mobility Want to adjust your daily newsletter schedule? You can do it right here Got a tip? Get in touch securely. Want to advertise on TechCrunch? advertise@techcrunch.com Has this been forwarded to you? Click here to subscribe to this newsletter. Unsubscribe Member Center Privacy Policy Copyright © 2026 TechCrunch Media LLC 501 2nd Street, Suite 650, San Francisco, CA 94107

Tech CEOs are apparently suffering from AI psychosis

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View this email online in your browser  May 27, 2026 TechCrunch Top 3 Tech CEOs are apparently suffering from AI psychosis: "CEOs are uniquely prone to AI psychosis," Box CEO Aaron Levie opines. Maybe that explains the almost religious belief in AI productivity gains. Read More YouTube will now automatically label AI videos: YouTube will now automatically label videos that use significant photorealistic AI, instead of relying solely on creators to disclose AI-generated content themselves. It's also making AI labels more prominent. Read More UK Visa Portal spilled thousands of applicants' passports and selfies online — and hasn't fixed the leak: The third-party website exposed applicants' sensitive documents as part of the U.K. visa application process. Instead of fixing the issue, the company sent attorneys. Read More Disrupt 2026: Where deals and ideas ignite Oct 13–15 at San Francisco's Moscone West, 10,000 founders, investors, and operators gather for high-signal insights, curated connections, and real momentum. Register Now! A message from Oracle NetSuite The CFO's Playbook to Strategic Leadership CFOs are uniquely positioned to take the reins of strategic leadership. At the heart of this leadership is the ability to make informed and impactful choices. Packed with actionable frameworks, AI-driven approaches, and insights used by industry leaders, this report will help you lead confidently and deliver long-term results. Download it today to begin elevating your impact. Get Your Playbook Morning Must-Reads Robinhood now lets your AI agents trade stocks: Robinhood will let users create a separate account with pre-loaded balance that an agent use to trade Read More ClickHouse triples anualized revenue to $250M, charting a path toward an IPO: The database provider is eyeing a public debut within the next few years. Read More Startup Battlefield 200 applications close today: Nominate a founder or submit your startup: Today is the final day to apply or nominate a startup for Startup Battlefield 200. Once the clock strikes 11:59 p.m. PT, the window closes on your chance to compete for $100,000 in equity-free funding, gain global visibility, connect directly with investors, and launch on the TechCrunch Disrupt stage. Read More China is increasingly keeping its best AI talent to itself: China's AI boom is producing world-class talent, and Beijing is increasingly reluctant to let them go elsewhere. Read More Trump administration permits Volvo to keep selling connected cars in the US: Volvo, which is majority owned by China's Geely Holdings, said it can now move forward with its expansion plans for its U.S. factory. Read More A message from NVIDIA and Microsoft New during Microsoft Build: The NVIDIA Builder’s Arcade Enter the NVIDIA Builder’s Arcade now to preview interactive challenges and NVIDIA happenings during Microsoft Build. Challenges go live June 1 and run through June 5 with daily activities focused on agentic AI. Learn more Last but Not Least Spotify now lets you 'clip' moments from your favorite podcast: With the new scissors icon, you can clip favorite moments from podcasts and share them with your audience. Read More Check out some of our other newsletters: StrictlyVC TechCrunch Events TechCrunch Mobility Want to adjust your daily newsletter schedule? You can do it right here Got a tip? Get in touch securely. Want to advertise on TechCrunch? advertise@techcrunch.com Has this been forwarded to you? Click here to subscribe to this newsletter. Unsubscribe Member Center Privacy Policy Copyright © 2026 TechCrunch Media LLC 501 2nd Street, Suite 650, San Francisco, CA 94107