Openai’s GPT-5 is here | TechCrunch
Openai has launched the GPT-5, the new flagship AI model that bolsters the company’s next-generation ChatGPT. Released Thursday, the GPT-5 is OpenAI’s first “unified” AI model, combining the model’s O-series inference capabilities with the fast response of the GPT-series. The next-generation model marks a new era of ChatGpt and its creator, Openai. It points to […]
AI agents aren’t “the new Google,” Airbnb CEO says
After the second quarter’s revenue beat, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky shared his thoughts on the company’s AI strategy, warning investors that AI Chatbots still can’t be considered a “new Google.” This means that while AI chatbots can lead new leads into the travel and services business, they are not entirely replacing the referrals that dominant […]
The backlash against Duolingo’s going to “AI-First” was not important
Duolingo announced Wednesday that it had beaten quarterly revenue estimates despite the company’s faced widespread rebound over its choice to accept generate AI over human workers. Duolingo shares rose almost 30% on the news. In April, CEO Luis von Ahn shared that Duolingo would become an “AI-First” company, abolishing the use of contract workers. He […]
Data breaches at French telecom giant Bouigs impact millions of customers
Bouygues Telecom, France’s third largest mobile phone, has identified cyberattacks and data breaches affecting millions of customers. In a statement posted to its website, the telecom giant said the hack has allowed intruders to access personal information from 6.4 million customer accounts. Bouygues said it detected a cyberattack on August 4th, but did not give […]
Trump says Intel CEO Lipbu Tang “I have to resign soon.”
Amid growing tensions with China, US President Donald Trump on Thursday insisted that Inter CEO Lip Beau Tang had to step down and accuse Tang of having a conflict of interest. “Intel CEOs are very conflicted and must resign immediately. There is no other solution to this issue. Thank you for paying attention to this […]
The Library of Congress explains how a part of the US constitution has disappeared from its website
The Library of Congress gave a more complete explanation of why a large part of the US Constitution suddenly disappeared from its official website. As previously reported by TechCrunch, parts of Section 8 and parts of Section 9 and Section 10 have been removed from Article 1 of the Constitution of the official US government […]
Hubble Network is planning a massive satellite upgrade to create a global Bluetooth layer
Hubble Network’s satellite-powered Bluetooth network has been getting a major upgrade. The Seattle-based startup aimed at bringing businesses what I bring to consumers has built a powerful new phased array receiver that enables what Hubble CEO Alex Haro calls the “the true Bluetooth layer of the planet.” This advanced payload will fly to two huge […]
Upwork is buying its way to staffing companies beyond freelancers
Upwork, a platform that connects businesses with freelancers, announced two acquisitions, helping to build a new, independent, enterprise-centric business that can expand the range of the market. The San Francisco-based company announced that it had acquired workforce management platform Bubty and signed a decisive agreement on August 6 to acquire Global Compliance and EOR (Record […]
Rivalry apps for men leak user personal data and driver’s license
Teaonher is an app designed to share photos and information about women who dated for men, and TechCrunch can confirm that it publishes user personal information, including government IDs and selfies. Launched on the Apple App Store earlier this week, the app is a response to another viral app that women can post about men […]
Federal regulators grant Zoox a custom built robotaxis exemption
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration granted Zoox a waiver demonstrating custom-built Robotaxis on public roads and entered into a related investigation into whether the Amazon-owned company circumvented federal regulations. The decision, released Wednesday, clears years of debate over whether Zoox’s custom-built self-driving cars comply with federal vehicle safety standards. Zoox claimed it announced it […]