AI Leaders Tackle High-Stakes Autonomy at Disrupt 2026

Shield AI's Nathan Michael, Waabi's Raquel Urtasun, and GM's Mikell Taylor will speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 about building AI systems for high-stakes physical environments. Their session covers autonomous aircraft, self-driving vehicles, and industrial robots. The discussion will address safety culture, testing, validation, regulatory hurdles, and earning public trust. Key questions include how to determine when an autonomous system is truly ready for real-world deployment without human oversight. Passes are discounted until September 25.