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April 24, 2025
Speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Applications now open
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is now accepting speaker applications, inviting thought leaders and innovators in AI and technology to share their insights at the upcoming event.
Dropbox adds new features to Dash, its AI-powered search tool
Dropbox has introduced new capabilities to Dash, its AI-driven search tool, enhancing productivity and information retrieval for users across platforms.
This tool estimates how much electricity your chatbot messages consume
A new tool has been launched to help users estimate the electricity consumption of their chatbot interactions, highlighting the environmental impact of AI technologies.
Adobe releases new Firefly image generation models and a redesigned Firefly web app
Adobe has unveiled updated Firefly image generation models and a revamped web app, aiming to provide users with more creative and efficient AI-powered design tools.
Adobe wants to create a robots.txt styled indicator for images used in AI training
Adobe is proposing a new standard similar to robots.txt to help creators indicate whether their images can be used for AI training, aiming to address copyright and consent concerns.
Windsurf slashes prices as competition with Cursor heats up
Windsurf, an AI startup, has reduced its prices in response to growing competition from Cursor, intensifying the battle in the AI-powered coding assistant market.
OpenAI seeks to make its upcoming ‘open’ AI model best-in-class
OpenAI is working on a new ‘open’ AI model, aiming to set a new standard for performance and transparency in the industry.
Here are the 19 US AI startups that have raised $100M or more in 2025
A roundup of 19 US-based AI startups that have each secured at least $100 million in funding in 2025, reflecting the sector’s rapid growth and investor interest.
OpenAI’s GPT-4.1 may be less aligned than the company’s previous AI models
OpenAI’s latest model, GPT-4.1, may exhibit less alignment with user intent compared to earlier versions, raising questions about safety and reliability in advanced AI systems.
OpenAI makes its upgraded image generator available to developers
OpenAI has released an improved version of its image generation tool for developers, offering enhanced capabilities for creative and commercial applications.
Google Gemini has 350M monthly users, reveals court hearing
A recent court hearing has revealed that Google Gemini, the tech giant’s AI platform, now boasts 350 million monthly users worldwide.
Bring a plus-one to TechCrunch Sessions: AI and save 50% on their ticket through May 4
TechCrunch Sessions: AI is offering a special promotion for attendees to bring a guest and save 50% on their ticket, valid through May 4.
How to survive and thrive as tariffs, AI, and politics unsettle the rules of business
A discussion on strategies for businesses to adapt and succeed amid shifting global tariffs, the rise of AI, and political uncertainty.
AI note-taking app Fireflies adds new ways to extract insights from meeting notes
Fireflies, an AI-powered note-taking app, has introduced new features to help users extract actionable insights from their meeting notes more efficiently.
Endor Labs, which builds tools to scan AI-generated code for vulnerabilities, lands $93M
Endor Labs has raised $93 million to further develop its platform that scans AI-generated code for security vulnerabilities, addressing growing concerns in software development.
Tech resilience, breakout startups, and banking reinvented: The big conversations at StrictlyVC London in May
StrictlyVC London 2025 will feature discussions on tech resilience, emerging startups, and the reinvention of banking, bringing together industry leaders and investors.
