From: yesterday

GPT-5 is supposed to be nicer now

Tech Crunch AI

OpenAI announced late Friday that it’s updating its latest model to be “warmer and friendlier.”

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From: yesterday

‘Stranger Things’ creators may be leaving Netflix

Tech Crunch Media & Entertainment

Netflix could soon lose the creative team behind one of its biggest hits, with the Duffer Brothers reportedly signing an exclusive deal with Paramount.

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Duolingo CEO says controversial AI memo was misunderstood

Tech Crunch AI

While Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn faced backlash after declaring that Duolingo would become an “AI-first company,” he suggested in a new interview the real issue was that he “did not give enough c...

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From: yesterday

AI Is Designing Bizarre New Physics Experiments That Actually Work

Ai News Science

Artificial intelligence software is designing novel experimental protocols that improve upon the work of human physicists, although the humans are still “doing a lot of baby-sitting.”

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From: 2 days ago

Judge says FTC investigation into Media Matters ‘should alarm all Americans’

Tech Crunch Government & Policy

A federal judge has blocked the FTC's investigation into Media Matters research around advertising and antisemitic content on X.

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AI-powered stuffed animals are coming for your kids

Tech Crunch AI

Do A.I. chatbots packaged inside cute-looking plushies offer a viable alternative to screen time for kids? Maybe not.

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From: 2 days ago

Anthropic says some Claude models can now end ‘harmful or abusive’ conversations 

Tech Crunch AI

Anthropic says new capabilities allow its latest AI models to protect themselves by ending abusive conversations.

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From: 2 days ago

Winklevoss twins’ crypto company Gemini files for IPO

Tech Crunch Crypto

Another crypto company is headed for the public markets.

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From: 3 days ago

Sam Altman, over bread rolls, explores life after GPT-5

Tech Crunch AI

At a dinner with reporters in San Francisco, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman spilled details on the company's ambitions beyond ChatGPT.

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From: 3 days ago

How your solar rooftop became a national security issue

Tech Crunch Government & Policy

Texas solar company EG4 became the poster child for home energy cybersecurity risks this week after federal officials published an advisory detailing how hackers could hijack its inverters.

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From: 3 days ago

Sen. Hawley to probe Meta after report finds its AI chatbots flirt with kids

Tech Crunch AI

“Is there anything - ANYTHING - Big Tech won’t do for a quick buck?” Hawley wrote in a post on X announcing the investigation.

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From: 3 days ago

Les Amis, the European app helping women form friendships, launches in New York

Tech Crunch Apps

Les Amis is an app designed to make it easy for women to form friendships and attend local events.

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From: 3 days ago

TikTok’s new guidelines add subtle changes for LIVE creators, AI content, and more

Tech Crunch Apps

TikTok is preparing an update to its Community Guidelines, which dictate the rules for participating on the social video platform as well as what standards the company uses to determine the videos tha...

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From: 3 days ago

Decoding Palantir, the Most Mysterious Company in Silicon Valley

Ai News Business

This week on Uncanny Valley, we talk about one of the most notorious American corporations. So what does Palantir actually do?

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From: 3 days ago

Kyte, which billed itself as the ‘best competitor to Hertz,’ shuts down

Tech Crunch Transportation

The startup entered into receivership after selling its customer list to Turo.

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From: 3 days ago

Trump wants to clean up the space industry’s red tape: Here’s who wins

Tech Crunch Space

A new executive order takes aim at the bureaucracy that the White House says is holding back American competitiveness in space.

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From: 3 days ago

Developers Say GPT-5 Is a Mixed Bag

Ai News Business

Software engineers are finding OpenAI’s new GPT-5 model is helping them think through coding problems—but isn’t much better at actual coding.

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From: 3 days ago

Sam Altman Says ChatGPT Is on Track to Out-Talk Humanity

Ai News Business

The OpenAI CEO addressed GPT-5 backlash, the AI bubble—and why he’s willing to spend trillions of dollars to win.

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From: 3 days ago

A comprehensive list of 2025 tech layoffs

Tech Crunch Startups

A complete list of all the known layoffs in tech, from Big Tech to startups, broken down by month throughout 2024.

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From: 3 days ago

Ultrahuman acquires viO HealthTech to launch enhanced cycle and ovulation tracking

Tech Crunch Apps

Cycle and Ovulation Pro is available starting Friday as a premium PowerPlug in the Ultrahuman app for $3.99 per month or $39.99 per year for users in the U.S., U.K., EU, Australia, and Canada.

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From: 3 days ago

ChatGPT’s mobile app has generated $2B to date, earns $2.91 per install

Tech Crunch AI

On average, the app is generating close to $193 million per month, up from $25 million last year.

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From: 3 days ago

Louisiana attorney general sues Roblox

Tech Crunch Apps

The lawsuit points to several sexually explicit experiences that were on the platform, including “Escape to Epstein Island,” “Diddy Party,” and “Public Bathroom Simulator Vibe."

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From: 3 days ago

Meet the first batch of VCs set to judge Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Tech Crunch Fundraising

Startup Battlefield 200 is the crown jewel of TechCrunch Disrupt. From thousands of applicants, only the top 20 will take the Stage at Disrupt 2025 (October 27-29, San Francisco) to pitch their vision...

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From: 3 days ago

‘Cheapfake’ AI Celeb Videos Are Rage-Baiting People on YouTube

Ai News Culture

WIRED found over 100 YouTube channels using AI to create lazy fanfiction-style videos. Despite being obviously fake, there’s a psychological reason people are falling for them.

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