A former OpenAI researcher looked into how ChatGPT can mislead delusional users about their reality and its own capabilities
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Ex-OpenAI researcher dissects one of ChatGPT's delusional spirals | TechCrunch
A former OpenAI researcher looked into how ChatGPT can mislead delusional users about their reality and its own capabilities.
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AI search startup Perplexity is making its new Comet browser available to everyone in the world for free as it works to position the product against big browsers and search engines. For certain paid subscribers, the startup has also launched a new ‘background assistant’ to handle multiple tasks via Comet.  
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Perplexity’s Comet AI browser now free; Max users get new 'background assistant' | TechCrunch
AI search startup Perplexity is making its new Comet browser available to everyone in the world for free as it works to position the product again...
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Amazon's new "Add to Delivery" button makes it easier for Prime members to buy more and tack on items to existing orders.
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Amazon now lets Prime members add items to upcoming orders with one tap | TechCrunch
Amazon's new "Add to today's delivery" button makes it easier for Prime members to buy more and tack on items to existing orders.
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The company will likely sell fewer EVs this year than in both 2024 and 2023, making next year's launch of the R2 SUV even more important.
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Rivian's best-case guess for 2025 sales is a 16% drop from last year | TechCrunch
The company will likely sell fewer EVs this year than in both 2024 and 2023, making next year's launch of the R2 SUV even more important.
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Phia co-founders Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni are redefining how Gen Z shops with AI. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, they’ll share how they’re scaling one of the year’s hottest startups into a lasting consumer brand. Register to join.
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Phia's Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni talk consumer AI at Disrupt 2025 | TechCrunch
Phia cofounders Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni join TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 to discuss building loyalty with Gen Z in consumer AI startups. Registe...
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a16z releases its first AI spending report that shows which AI-native application layer companies startups are actually spending money on .
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A new a16z report looks at which AI companies startups are actually paying for | TechCrunch
a16z releases its first AI spending report that shows which AI-native application layer companies startups are actually spending money on .
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Google says hackers associated with the Clop ransomware gang are emailing executives at multiple organizations claiming to have stolen their personal information from a suite of Oracle E-Business apps.
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Hackers are sending extortion emails to executives after claiming Oracle apps' data breach | TechCrunch
Google says hackers associated with the Clop ransomware gang are emailing executives at multiple organizations claiming to have stolen their person...
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OpenAI employees sold $6.6B in shares, leading company's valuation to jump to $500B.
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OpenAI is the world's most valuable private company after private stock sale | TechCrunch
OpenAI employees sold $6.6B in shares, leading company's valuation to jump to $500B.
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Bloomberg reports that the tech giant is developing at least two types of smart glasses.
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Apple shelves Vision Pro overhaul to focus on AI glasses | TechCrunch
Bloomberg reports that the tech giant is developing at least two types of smart glasses.
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Founder and Investor Bundle savings for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 end tomorrow, October 3. Groups of 4–9 founders save 15% and investors save 20%. Access top VCs, pitch-ready startups, and hands-on sessions.
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 Bundle Sale Ends Tomorrow | Founder & Investor Passes
Hurry! TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 Founder & Investor Bundle Sale ends October 3. Groups of 4–9 save 15–20% and gain exclusive access to top VCs, s...
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