OpenAI releases GPT-5.5 Instant, a new default model for ChatGPT
OpenAI releases GPT-5.5 Instant, a new default model for ChatGPT The new GPT-5.5 Instant model will replace GPT-3.5 Instant as the default model for ChatGPT The new GPT-5.5 Instant model…
PayPal says it’s ‘becoming a technology company again.’ That means AI.
PayPal says it’s ‘becoming a technology company again.’ That means AI. PayPal is pitching an AI-led turnaround, tying automation and restructuring to $1.5B in savings as it cuts jobs and…
Etsy launches its app within ChatGPT as it continues its AI push
Etsy launches its app within ChatGPT as it continues its AI push Etsy's new native app within ChatGPT aims to be a conversational shopping experience for users. Etsy's new native…
Kaspersky suspects Chinese hackers planted a backdoor into Daemon Tools in ‘widespread’ attack
Kaspersky suspects Chinese hackers planted a backdoor into Daemon Tools in ‘widespread’ attack The cybersecurity company says it's seen thousands of infection attempts, and at least a dozen successful hacks…
Hackers steal students’ data during breach at education tech giant Instructure
Hackers steal students’ data during breach at education tech giant Instructure The data breach at education tech giant Instructure includes students' private data, according to a sample of the allegedly…
Meta will use AI to analyze height and bone structure to identify if users are underage
Meta will use AI to analyze height and bone structure to identify if users are underage The visual analysis system is now operating in select countries, but Meta says it's…
ElevenLabs lists BlackRock, Jamie Foxx and Longoria as new investors
ElevenLabs lists BlackRock, Jamie Foxx and Longoria as new investors 4. ElevenLabs reveals new investors, hits $500M ARR, and expands enterprise footprint as voice AI becomes a critical interface. 4.…
CopilotKit raises $27M to help devs deploy app-native AI agents
CopilotKit raises $27M to help devs deploy app-native AI agents The Seattle-based startup's Series A round was led by Glilot Capital, NFX and SignalFire, TechCrunch has exclusively learned. The Seattle-based…
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India’s first GenAI unicorn shifts to cloud services as AI model ambitions face reality
India’s first GenAI unicorn shifts to cloud services as AI model ambitions face reality Krutrim's pivot to cloud after layoffs and limited product updates reflects the economic challenges of building…