A group of former OpenAI and DeepMind researchers have raised a massive $300 million seed round to develop AI systems aimed at automating scientific discovery and research processes. The funding highlights growing investor interest in AI-driven science automation.

OpenAI is set to launch Sora, a new app designed to compete with TikTok, alongside the release of its Sora 2 model. The app will leverage generative AI to create and share short-form videos, aiming to disrupt the social media landscape.

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, industry leaders discuss the evolving balance between AI-driven automation and human effort in startup operations, exploring how companies are integrating AI into their workflows to boost efficiency and innovation.

This article provides a comprehensive overview of ChatGPT, the AI-powered chatbot developed by OpenAI, detailing its capabilities, use cases, and the technology behind its conversational abilities.

Granola, an AI-powered note-taking app, has introduced a new feature allowing users to create and reuse repeatable prompts, streamlining the process of capturing and organizing information.

Hance is set to showcase its ultra-lightweight AI audio-processing software at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, demonstrating how advanced audio features can be delivered with minimal resource requirements.

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 is set to integrate with ChatGPT and other AI platforms, offering users enhanced shopping assistance and personalized recommendations powered by artificial intelligence.

Amazon has announced a new lineup of Echo devices featuring its advanced AI assistant, Alexa+, promising improved smart home integration and more natural voice interactions.

Amazon’s Ring cameras have introduced new AI-powered features, including facial recognition and pet-finding capabilities, enhancing home security and convenience for users.

Character AI, a conversational AI platform, takes center stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, with Karandeep Anand discussing the future of interactive, personality-driven AI agents.

Amazon’s new Fire TV devices will feature Alexa+ with advanced AI-powered conversational abilities, allowing users to interact more naturally with their entertainment systems.

With less than a month to go, TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 urges startups to secure their exhibit tables, highlighting the event’s importance for networking and exposure in the tech industry.

TechCrunch is offering up to 20% discounts on Community Passes for Disrupt 2025, encouraging early registration for the annual tech conference.

CommanderAI is developing a platform described as the “Salesforce for the waste management industry,” aiming to bring advanced AI-driven solutions to a traditionally manual sector.

Composite, a startup focused on browser automation, has secured investment from NFDG to further develop its cross-browser agent tool, which leverages AI to streamline web tasks.

Adobe has launched its popular video editing