Shield AI, Waabi, GM tackle high-stakes AI deployment

shield ai, waabi, and general motors leaders will discuss deploying ai in high-risk environments at techcrunch disrupt 2026. shield ai's hivemind platform was selected for the us air force's collaborative combat aircraft drone prototype program and secured $1.5 billion in series g funding at a $12.7 billion valuation. waabi raised $1 billion and partnered with uber to deploy 25,000 robotaxis. the conversation will focus on ensuring ai systems are ready for deployment without human intervention, impacting autonomous systems, robotics, and ai safety.