[[{“value”:” OpenAI’s flagship AI chatbot, ChatGPT, returned to solid growth in the latter half of 2024, according to a new report published on Thursday by VC firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). While it took ChatGPT nine months to grow from 100 million weekly active users in November 2023 to 200 million in August 2024, it’s now taken […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
Shield AI raises $240 million at a $5.3 billion valuation to commercialize its AI drone tech
[[{“value”:” Shield AI is now one of the U.S.’s biggest defense tech startups by valuation, raising $240 million at a $5.3 billion valuation in its latest round. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. “}]]
Christie’s AI art auction reportedly exceeds expectations
[[{“value”:” Nearly 6,500 artists demanded in an open letter that fine art auction house Christie’s cancel its first show dedicated solely to works created with AI. Yet, the show, Augmented Intelligence, went on — and reportedly exceeded expectations. According to Christie’s, the show brought in more than $700,000, with many lots reaching beyond their high estimates. […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
ChatGPT on macOS can now directly edit code
[[{“value”:” The new version for macOS can edit code in supported developer tools, including Xcode, VS Code, and JetBrains. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. “}]]
Spotify says it’s fixing the bug that caused Premium users to hear ads
[[{“value”:” Spotify has acknowledged an issue that’s causing some of its paid Premium subscribers to encounter ads when trying to play music. In an X post published on Thursday by Spotify’s customer service account, the company said it’s looking into the problem and linked to its Community website where the issue has been documented by users […] © 2024 TechCrunch….