Grok’s AI companions drove downloads, but its latest model is the one making money
Grok’s raunchy, unfiltered AI companions may be making headlines for their unhinged and often NSFW responses, but it’s Grok 4,
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AI voice company Hyper raises $6.3M to help automate 911 calls
“My whole life has been preparing me for this moment,” Ben Sanders said when asked about why he launched his
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TechCrunch Mobility: Uber makes a bet on premium robotaxis
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Chrome for iOS makes it easier to switch between work and personal Google accounts
Google announced Monday that it’s introducing a new feature that lets iOS users easily switch between work and personal Google
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Figma’s Dylan Field will cash out about $60M in IPO, with Index, Kleiner, Greylock, Sequoia all selling, too
When Figma announced its initial hoped-for price range on Monday ($25-$28), it also revealed an unusual decision for its highly
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72% of US teens have used AI companions, study finds
Hopefully not Grok’s companions … A new study by a U.S. nonprofit focused on the lives of kids and families, Common
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Hackers exploiting SharePoint zero-day seen targeting government agencies
The hackers behind the initial wave of attacks exploiting a zero-day in Microsoft SharePoint servers have so far primarily targeted
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ChatGPT users send 2.5 billion prompts a day
ChatGPT receives 2.5 billion prompts from global users every day, OpenAI told Axios. About 330 million of those are coming
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This startup thinks email could be the key to usable AI agents
AI companies are pushing agents as the next Great Workplace Disruptor, but experts say they’re still not ready for prime
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Amazon backs programmable optics startup Lumotive
Programmable optics startup Lumotive has added a few more strategic backers to its recent Series B round. Redmond, Washington-based Lumotive
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