The spyware maker was banned from the surveillance industry in 2021, but was caught flouting the ban less than a year later. Now the founder wants the ban lifted altogether.
ChatGPT users send 2.5 billion prompts a day
ChatGPT receives 2.5 billion prompts from global users every day.
Hackers exploiting SharePoint zero-day seen targeting government agencies
Thousands of SharePoint servers could be vulnerable to hackers, according to cybersecurity firms.
72% of U.S. teens have used AI companions, study finds
72% of US teens have tried AI companions and 52% said they use the regularly.
Figma’s Dylan Field will cash out about $60M in IPO, with Index, Kleiner, Greylock, Sequoia all selling, too
Figma is allowing existing shareholders to sell even more stock than the company will in its IPO.
Chrome for iOS makes it easier to switch between work and personal Google accounts
When users sign in or switch to their work Google account in Chrome, browsing related to their organization will be kept separate from their other browsing on the device.
TechCrunch Mobility: Uber makes a bet on premium robotaxis
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.
AI voice company Hyper raises $6.3M to help automate 9-1-1 calls
Hyper announced Monday a $6.3 million seed round led by Eniac Ventures, as well as an official emergence from stealth.
Grok’s AI companions drove downloads, but its latest model is the one making money
Grok’s unfiltered AI companions may be making headlines for their unhinged and NSFW responses, but it’s Grok 4 that’s driven the app’s revenue of late.
Quip is a smart clipboard management app for iOS and Mac
A new app called Quip brings a smart, universal clipboard to Mac and iOS.