GoKawiilShield AI, Waabi and GM executives to discuss high-stakes AI safety at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will host a panel titled 'Building AI Systems When Failure Is Not an Option,' featuring Shield AI CTO Nathan Michael, Waabi founder and CEO Raquel Urtasun, and General Motors Director of Robotics Strategy Mikell Taylor. The session will cover safety culture, testing and validation, regulatory challenges, and trust-building for AI deployed in physical, high-stakes settings like aircraft, vehicles and robots. Attendees can save up to $200 on passes if purchased before September 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT.