Anthropic revises Claude’s ‘Constitution,’ and hints at chatbot consciousness The newly revised document offers a roadmap for what Anthropic says is a safer and more helpful chatbot experience.

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Anthropic revises Claude's 'Constitution,' and hints at chatbot consciousness | TechCrunch

The newly revised document offers a roadmap for what Anthropic says is a safer and more helpful chatbot experience.

UStrive security lapse exposed personal data of its users, including children The online mentoring site UStrive exposed email addresses, phone numbers, and other non-public information to other logged-in users. The nonprofit told TechCrunch that the issue is now fixed, but wouldn't commit to alerting affected individuals.

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Exclusive: UStrive security lapse exposed personal data of its users, including children

The online mentoring site UStrive exposed email addresses, phone numbers, and other non-public information to other logged-in users. The nonprofit ...

Marco Rubio bans Calibri font at State Department for being too DEI Calibri, which could make documents easier to read for the vision impaired, was apparently installed in 2023 by the department’s then-DEI office.

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Marco Rubio bans Calibri font at State Department for being too DEI  | TechCrunch

Calibri, which could make documents easier to read for the vision impaired, was apparently installed in 2023 by the department’s then-DEI office....

TikTok rolls out a ‘Nearby’ feed to display local content in select countries While TikTok is already known for its recommendation algorithm, which is able to target users with highly personalized content, the addition of a Nearby feed gives it the ability to display even more relevant content to its users.

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TikTok rolls out a 'Nearby Feed' to display local content in select countries | TechCrunch

While TikTok is already known for its recommendation algorithm, which is able to target users with highly personalized content, the addition of a N...

SoftBank, OpenAI launch new joint venture in Japan as AI deals grow ever more circular SoftBank's joint venture with OpenAI that will localize and sell the AI company's enterprise tech to companies in Japan. And the first customer of this joint venture is going to be SoftBank itself.

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SoftBank, OpenAI launch new joint venture in Japan as AI deals grow ever more circular | TechCrunch

SoftBank's joint venture with OpenAI will localize and sell the AI company's enterprise tech to companies in Japan. And the first custome...

Navan IPO tumbles 20% after historic debut under SEC shutdown workaround Navan finished its first day trading at an approximate valuation of $4.7 billion, which is about half of its last private valuation of $9.2 billion.

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Navan IPO tumbles 20% after historic debut under SEC shutdown workaround | TechCrunch

Navan finished its first day trading at an approximate valuation of $4.7 billion, which is about half of its last private valuation of $9.2 billion.

Nvidia is reportedly investing up to $1 billion in Poolside Nvidia is an existing investor in the AI company and participated in it's $500 million Series A round in 2024.

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Nvidia is reportedly investing up to $1B in Poolside  | TechCrunch

Nvidia is an existing investor in the AI company and participated in its $500 million Series A round in 2024.

OpenAI says over a million people talk to ChatGPT about suicide weekly OpenAI released data on just how many of ChatGPT's users are facing mental health challenges, and how its addressing them.

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OpenAI says over a million people talk to ChatGPT about suicide weekly | TechCrunch

OpenAI released data on just how many of ChatGPT's users are facing mental health challenges, and how it's addressing them.

EC finds Meta and TikTok breached transparency rules under DSA The European Commission said on Friday that it has preliminarily found that both companies are not complying with rules of the Digital Services Act (DSA) that mandate them to give researchers adequate access to public data.

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EC finds Meta and TikTok breached transparency rules under DSA | TechCrunch

The European Commission said on Friday that it has preliminarily found that both companies are not complying with rules of the Digital Services Act...

Life360 ventures into pet tech with the launch of a new GPS tracker Family location safety app Life360 is venturing into pet tech with the launch of its new tracking device for cats and dogs.

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Life360 ventures into pet tech with the launch of a new GPS tracker | TechCrunch

Family location safety app Life360 is venturing into pet tech with the launch of its new tracking device for cats and dogs.

I spent a month living with a $430 AI pet, the Casio Moflin Casio’s Moflin, a hamster-like robot pet, uses AI to develop a personality over time.

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I spent a month living with a $430 AI pet, the Casio Moflin | TechCrunch

Casio’s Moflin, a hamster-like robot pet, uses AI to develop a personality over time.

Regulators probe Waymo after its robotaxi drove around a stopped school bus The incident happened in Atlanta, Georgia earlier this month. Waymo says it has already updated the software on its robotaxis.

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Regulators probe Waymo after its robotaxi drove around a stopped school bus | TechCrunch

The incident happened in Atlanta, Georgia, earlier this month. Waymo says it has already updated the software on its robotaxis.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is coming to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 Newly elected Mayor Daniel Lurie steps onto the Disrupt stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, October 27-29 at Moscone West, in a homecoming of sorts for both tech and the city that helped define it. Register now to save and catch this live discussion.

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San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is coming to Disrupt 2025 | TechCrunch

Mayor Daniel Lurie steps onto the Disrupt stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 to talk about revitalizing the San Francisco startup ecosystem. Register...

OpenEvidence, the ChatGPT for doctors, raises $200M at $6B valuation Trained on medical journals from JAMA and the New England Journal of Medicine, the platform helps users quickly get answers to existing medical knowledge to help treat patients. Verified medical professionals can access OpenEvidence’s tool, which is supported by advertising, for free.  

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OpenEvidence, the ChatGPT for doctors, raises $200M at $6B valuation   | TechCrunch

Trained on medical journals like JAMA and the New England Journal of Medicine, the platform helps users quickly get answers to existing medical kno...

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7 days until TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 officially kicks off at San Francisco’s Moscone West, and ticket prices increase. Save up to $444 now.

X to launch marketplace for buying inactive handles Rare handles could be priced at anywhere from $2,500 to over seven figures, X says.

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X to launch marketplace for buying inactive handles | TechCrunch

Rare handles could be priced at anywhere from $2,500 to over seven figures, X says. Examples of "Rare" handles include usernames like @Pizza, @Tom,...

How tiny Mubadala-backed AAF is winning VC deals in some of the hottest startups In less than a decade AAF has backed startups with exits totaling $2 billion, it says and is doing so through an unusual VC model.

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How emerging Mubadala-backed AAF is winning VC deals in some of the hottest startups | TechCrunch

In less than a decade, AAF has backed startups with exits totaling $2 billion, it says, and is doing so through an unusual VC model.

Zepto raises $450 million at $7 billion valuation as Indian quick commerce market heats up Indian quick commerce startup Zepto said it has raised $400 million in a funding round led by a new investor, California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), a U.S.-based pension fund. The round, which is a mix of primary and secondary investment, also has participation from existing investors, including Avenir, Avra, Lightspeed, Glade Brook, The Stepstone […]

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Zepto raises $450M at $7B valuation as Indian quick-commerce market heats up | TechCrunch

Indian quick-commerce startup Zepto said it has raised $400 million in a funding round led by a new investor, the California Public Employees’ Re...

Mozilla’s Firefox adds Perplexity’s AI answer engine as a new search option The integration offers conversational, cited answers instead of traditional links and follows positive feedback from earlier tests in select markets. Perplexity will expand to mobile soon.

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Mozilla's Firefox adds Perplexity's AI answer engine as a new search option | TechCrunch

The integration offers conversational, cited answers instead of traditional links and follows positive feedback from earlier tests in select market...