OpenAI releases GPT-5.5 Instant, a new default model for ChatGPT
The new GPT-5.5 Instant model will replace GPT-3.5 Instant as the default model for ChatGPT
The Enhanced Games fit right in with the rest of 2026’s longevity vibes
This Sunday, a group of 42 athletes will gather in Las Vegas to compete in a somewhat unusual sporting competition. Participants in the inaugural Enhanced Games are being encouraged to take performance-enhancing drugs. The goal is to “push the boundaries of human performance.” The games’ organizers have said that competitors will only be taking substances that…
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PayPal says it’s ‘becoming a technology company again.’ That means AI.
PayPal is pitching an AI-led turnaround, tying automation and restructuring to $1.5B in savings as it cuts jobs and works to modernize its tech stack.
Etsy launches its app within ChatGPT as it continues its AI push
Etsy’s new native app within ChatGPT aims to be a conversational shopping experience for users.
Kaspersky suspects Chinese hackers planted a backdoor into Daemon Tools in ‘widespread’ attack
The cybersecurity company says it’s seen thousands of infection attempts, and at least a dozen successful hacks after users installed malicious versions of the popular Windows software.
Hackers steal students’ data during breach at education tech giant Instructure
The data breach at education tech giant Instructure includes students’ private data, according to a sample of the allegedly stolen data seen by TechCrunch.
Meta will use AI to analyze height and bone structure to identify if users are underage
The visual analysis system is now operating in select countries, but Meta says it’s working toward a broader rollout.
ElevenLabs lists BlackRock, Jamie Foxx and Longoria as new investors
4. ElevenLabs reveals new investors, hits $500M ARR, and expands enterprise footprint as voice AI becomes a critical interface.
CopilotKit raises $27M to help devs deploy app-native AI agents
The Seattle-based startup’s Series A round was led by Glilot Capital, NFX and SignalFire, TechCrunch has exclusively learned.
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India’s first GenAI unicorn shifts to cloud services as AI model ambitions face reality
Krutrim’s pivot to cloud after layoffs and limited product updates reflects the economic challenges of building AI models in India.