August 07, 2025

OpenAI's GPT-5 is here: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says GPT-5 is the "best model in the world," and aims to make ChatGPT more intuitive to use. Read More

Library of Congress explains how parts of US Constitution vanished from its website: The U.S. congressional agency confirmed to TechCrunch that the removal of key sections of the Constitution from its website were removed in error. The full text has now been reinstated. Read More

AI agents aren't the 'new Google,' says Airbnb CEO: AI chatbots, while potentially driving new leads to the travel and services business, aren't entirely a replacement for the referrals that the dominant search engine brings. Read More

Verify users at onboarding to prevent fraud, stay compliant, and build customer trust. Persona's low-code identity verification platform allows you to verify individuals and businesses in over 200 countries and territories, dynamically adapting your flows based on real-time risk signals so you can maximize conversion and minimize risk.

The backlash against Duolingo going 'AI-first' didn't even matter: Duolingo faced significant backlash for announcing that it would become an "AI-first" company -- and yet, the app posted strong financials this quarter. Read More

Trump says Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan must 'resign immediately': Trump's post comes after Republican Senator Tom Cotton on Wednesday wrote to Intel's board of directors, asking about Tan's ties to China, his investments in the country, and raised concerns about his time leading Cadence Design Systems, which had a Chinese military university as a customer. Read More

How to use Instagram Map and set your location-sharing preferences: Following concerns about safety, Instagram head Adam Mosseri reassured users that the feature is opt-in, and noted that some people are "confused" about how the feature works.  Read More

The Browser Company launches a $20 monthly subscription for its AI-powered browser: The Browser Company has its first paid plan in the form of $20 per month Dia Pro. Read More

High costs and thin margins threaten AI coding startups: Coding assistant startups are highly unprofitable, says a source familiar with Windsurf financials. Read More

TechCrunch Disrupt is almost here—don't just show up, show off. Engage attendees with interactive displays, free snacks (ice cream wins hearts), and comfy seating that invites conversation. Add eye-catching giveaways and you've got a booth that not only draws a crowd—but keeps them coming back. Click here to book your Disrupt exhibit space online today.

Rocket Lab eyes big defense opportunities with new acquisition: Rocket Lab is taking the concept of an 'end-to-end' space company to new heights with a forthcoming acquisition. Read More

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