LLM & Models

Disrupting AI-enabled “false front” operations

OpenAI disrupted two AI-enabled influence operations that used false-front journalists and a think tank to spread geopolitical messaging.

Building on our commitment to American scientific discovery

Nous Research confirms it hit $1.5B valuation, launches AI agents for business users

The developer of Hermes agent raised a $90 million Series B.

Microsoft releases new Nvidia-chip AI PCs with revamped Windows 11

Microsoft revealed the specs and price for its Surface Laptop Ultra, AI PCs that run on Nvidia chips that are designed to run AI models and agents.

Meta’s Muse launches on iPad just a month after its mobile debut

Meta’s AI agent Muse is now available on iPad, just a month after its mobile debut, as the company rapidly expands the assistant’s reach and integrations.

ChatGPT for Teens keeps teens talking, even during mental health crises

ChatGPT’s teen safeguards are meant to protect vulnerable users, but new testing found the chatbot continues encouraging engagement during crises and potentially encourages unhealthy relationships with the AI itself.

ChatGPT is getting a lot more visual, with the launch of a new interface

OpenAI is launching a new user interface that will bring interactive visuals to ChatGPT.

Meta rolls out new AI tools to detect ads that secretly lead to child sexual abuse material

Meta launches new AI tools after discovering ads on its platforms that may look normal but direct users to harmful content elsewhere online.

Healthleap raises $38M for its AI that flags hospital patients who may need a closer look

The financing includes an $8M seed round co-led by Sequoia Capital and First Round Capital, and a $30 million Series A led by Hummingbird Ventures.

Tony Fadell on why the first wave of AI gadgets failed — and what comes next

The “father of the iPod” says the first generation of AI gadgets failed to solve real problems — and the next wave will need to earn consumers’ trust.

Google experiments with an AI-powered gaming platform

Google Labs is working on a new AI-powered game-creation platform called Playground for users to build browser-based games using simple text prompts.

OpenAI’s Alexander Embiricos is coming to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 — days after the launch of Dots

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Get hands-on: The full lineup of interactive roundtables at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

From Nvidia and Chime to Obvious Ventures and Anthropic, explore the entire roundtable agenda at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register now to save up to $100 on your pass and get a second pass at 50% off.

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In 6 days, 10,000+ people from across the global startup and tech ecosystem will come together at San Francisco’s Moscone West for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. If you’re planning to be one of them, don’t wait to register your ticket before prices increase at the door. Save up to $100 on your pass, plus 50% on a second of the same type.

Google’s new SynthID website can identify AI-generated media

Google on Tuesday launched a new site that lets anyone verify whether a piece of media, be it an image, a video or an audio clip, is generated using AI.

Helping teens learn, plan, and shape the future of AI

College Planner is coming to ChatGPT for Teens to help students manage college applications, alongside new flashcards, quizzes, and a teen AI council.

Radisson Hotel Group brings hotel discovery into ChatGPT

Radisson partnered with Accenture to build a ChatGPT plugin using OpenAI technology, helping travelers find, compare, and book hotels while planning their trips.

GPT-6 and Intelligent UI for everyone

GPT‑6 is rolling out globally in ChatGPT with Intelligent UI, delivering faster responses with visuals and interactive experiences you can explore and use directly.

Ex-Ramp engineers raise $20M for platform Melius after scrapping their first product

The startup crossed over $1 million in anualized revenue within two months of its post-pivot launch.

How AI decision models could change content moderation

On Tuesday, Musubi announced a lightweight decision model made for real-time moderation called PolicyLM-1.7B, released with open weights.