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Former OpenAI and DeepMind researchers raise whopping $300M seed to automate science

A group of former OpenAI and DeepMind researchers have secured a massive $300 million seed round to develop AI systems aimed at automating scientific discovery and research.
OpenAI is launching the Sora app, its own TikTok competitor, alongside the Sora 2 model

OpenAI is set to launch Sora, a new app designed to rival TikTok, alongside the release of its Sora 2 AI model, aiming to expand its reach in generative video and social media.
AI hires or human hustle? Inside the next frontier of startup operations at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, industry leaders discuss the evolving balance between AI-driven automation and human expertise in startup operations, highlighting new trends and challenges.
ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI-powered chatbot

A comprehensive guide to ChatGPT, the AI chatbot that has transformed digital conversations, including its features, use cases, and the technology behind it.
AI note-taking app Granola adds a repeatable prompts feature

Granola, an AI-powered note-taking app, introduces a new feature allowing users to create and reuse custom prompts, streamlining workflow automation.
Hance will demo its kilobyte-size AI audio-processing software at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Hance is set to showcase its ultra-lightweight AI audio-processing software at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, promising efficient performance with minimal resource usage.
How Replit went from $2.8M to $150M ARR by pivoting away from professional developers

Replit’s strategic shift from targeting professional developers to a broader user base has resulted in explosive revenue growth, reaching $150 million in annual recurring revenue.
PayPal’s Honey to integrate with ChatGPT and other AIs for shopping assistance

PayPal’s Honey is set to integrate with ChatGPT and other AI platforms, offering users enhanced shopping assistance and personalized deal recommendations.
Amazon unveils new Echo devices, powered by its AI, Alexa+

Amazon introduces its latest Echo devices, featuring the upgraded Alexa+ AI, which brings smarter voice interactions and improved home automation capabilities.
Ring cameras can now recognize faces and help to find lost pets

Ring’s latest update enables its cameras to recognize faces and assist in locating lost pets, leveraging advanced AI-powered image recognition.
AI that talks back: Character AI in the spotlight with Karandeep Anand at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Character AI takes center stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, with Karandeep Anand discussing the future of conversational AI and its real-world applications.
Alexa+ comes to new Fire TV devices with AI-powered conversations

Amazon’s new Fire TV lineup now features Alexa+ with advanced AI-powered conversational capabilities, enhancing user interaction and content discovery.
Less than a month until TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — do not let competitors steal your exhibit table

With less than a month to go, TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 urges startups to secure their exhibit tables before competitors do, as the event nears full capacity.
Save up to 20% on TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 Community Passes — offer ends October 3

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is offering up to 20% off on Community Passes for a limited time, encouraging early registration for the annual tech event.
CommanderAI says it’s building the Salesforce for the waste management industry

CommanderAI is developing a platform to bring Salesforce-like automation and analytics to the waste management sector, aiming to modernize industry operations.
Composite gets backing from NFDG for its cross-browser agent tool

Composite, a startup focused on cross-browser automation agents, has secured investment from NFDG to accelerate development and market reach.
Adobe’s video editing app Premiere arrives on iPhones

Adobe has launched its popular video editing app, Premiere, on iPhones, bringing professional-grade editing tools to mobile creators.
A year after filing to IPO, still-private Cerebras Systems raises $1.1B

AI hardware company Cerebras Systems has raised $1.1 billion in new funding, remaining private a year after its IPO filing, to further develop its AI chip technology.
Nothing launches AI tool for building mini apps using prompts

Nothing, a tech startup, has introduced an AI-powered tool that enables users to build mini apps simply by providing prompts, lowering the barrier to app creation.