openai OpenAI Releases ChatGPT API to Help Businesses Integrate AI OpenAI launches a new API allowing businesses to integrate ChatGPT technology directly into their own apps and services. The API uses an optimized model called gpt-3.5-turbo, which significantly reduces operational costs for developers.
ces CES 2023 Returns to Las Vegas Amid High Attendance Expectations The Consumer Technology Association prepares to host its first major in-person CES since early 2020, anticipating around 100,000 attendees after a rocky three-year pandemic pivot.
mastodon Mastodon Creator Discusses Explosive Growth and Anti-Twitter Vision Eugen Rochko reveals how recent Twitter chaos drives millions to his decentralized social network while he plans to slowly expand his tiny team.
mastodon Mastodon Hits 2.5 Million Users Amid Twitter Chaos Mastodon experiences rapid growth as users flee Twitter, forcing its sole full-time employee to temporarily close new signups on the main server to maintain service quality.
techcrunch TechCrunch Staff Share Their Most Loved Gadgets and Games of 2022 The TechCrunch team reveals an eclectic mix of favorite things from 2022, ranging from video games perfect for kids to gadgets that reignite old hobbies. The annual tradition highlights standout products, media, and concepts that shaped their year.
twitter Twitter Cuts Half of Public Policy Team as Ongoing Layoffs Reach 75% Twitter continues its massive reduction in workforce by slashing half of its remaining public policy staff and several infrastructure engineers. These cuts follow the recent dissolution of the Trust and Safety Council, raising further concerns about the platform's content moderation capabilities.
apple Apple Expands App Store Pricing Options Amid Slowing App Economy Growth Apple introduces 700 new price points to its App Store as global app spending growth slows. The changes give developers more flexibility and come amid increasing regulatory pressure on the tech giant.
openai OpenAI Chatbot Admits Its Responses Are Not Always Correct TechCrunch probes OpenAI's ChatGPT to test its ability to articulate its own purpose and limitations. The AI model claims to help humanity through natural interaction but ultimately concedes its answers are not guaranteed to be accurate.
elon musk Musk Shares Internal Twitter Emails Detailing Hunter Biden Story Censorship Elon Musk releases internal Twitter emails through journalist Matt Taibbi, revealing the chaotic decision-making process behind the 2020 censorship of a Hunter Biden story. The release raises privacy concerns after unredacted personal email addresses are briefly posted on the platform.
chatgpt TechCrunch Writer Tests ChatGPT to See If AI Replaces Journalists A TechCrunch journalist tests OpenAI's new ChatGPT conversational tool to determine if the generative AI technology threatens their job, finding it impressive but not yet capable of replacing human analysis.
apple BeReal Takes Top Honors in Apple's 2022 App Store Awards Apple names BeReal its 2022 App of the Year, highlighting the photo-sharing app's massive impact on social media. Meanwhile, African restaurant tech startup Orda raises $3.4 million and Indian fintech CRED acquires CreditVidya.
post news Post News Emerges as Twitter Alternative Focused on Premium Journalism Backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Post News offers a feed-based platform where users pay per article instead of buying full subscriptions. The rapidly growing beta currently lacks key features like direct messages and accessibility tools.
amazon Amazon Begins Handing Out Layoff Notices as Tech Industry Faces Turmoil Amazon starts delivering layoff notices to thousands of employees this week, joining other tech giants in recent cutbacks. Meanwhile, Elon Musk issues a late-night ultimatum to remaining Twitter staff regarding their future at the company.
amazon Amazon Claims Google Intimidation Stops TV Partnerships Amazon reports that hardware vendors avoid smart TV partnerships due to fears of Google retaliation. Additionally, YouTube Premium announces significant price increases across several major markets.
bereal BeReal Secures $60 Million in Series B as Daily Users Hit 20 Million Photo-sharing app BeReal raises $60 million in a Series B round that values the Paris-based startup at nearly $587 million. The funding arrives as the app reaches 20 million daily active users despite growing competition from major social platforms.