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OpenAI launches apps inside of ChatGPT

OpenAI launches apps inside of ChatGPT: OpenAI is launching a new way for developers to build applications that appear directly inside of ChatGPT's conversations. Read More

Instagram introduces new 'Ring' award for top creators: The move comes as Meta has been scaling back its creator payout programs over the past few years. Read More

MrBeast says AI could threaten creators' livelihoods, calling it 'scary times' for the industry: As Sora tops the App Store, MrBeast says AI could threaten creators' ability to make money. Read More

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Afternoon Must-Reads

Microsoft buys another 100 MW of solar, this time in Japan

Microsoft buys another 100 MW of solar, this time in Japan: The new deal covers output from four different solar projects. Microsoft has said it will spend $2.9 billion to expand its infrastructure in Japan. Read More

OpenAI ramps up developer push with more powerful models in its API : The updates were part of a series of announcements geared towards wooing developers to OpenAI’s ecosystem, including the launch of an agent-building tool and the ability to build apps in ChatGPT.  Read More

Ökosix will show its biodegradable plastic at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Healthcare has a plastic problem, but Ökosix thinks its bio-derived, biodegradable material can replace single-use plastics throughout the industry. Read More

OpenAI launches AgentKit to help developers build and ship AI agents : “AgentKit is a complete set of building blocks available in the open AI platform designed to help you take agents from prototype to production, it is everything you need to build, deploy and optimize agent workflows with way less friction,” Sam Altman said Monday at OpenAI's Dev Day.   Read More

Sam Altman says ChatGPT has hit 800M weekly active users : OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said Monday at Dev Day that ChatGPT has reached 800 million weekly active users, marking an increase of adoption among consumers, developers, enterprises, and governments.   Read More

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The Latest From TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Inside Microsoft’s AI bet with CTO Kevin Scott at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott joins the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 to share how one of the world’s largest technology companies is navigating the AI revolution and what it means for startups and the future of innovation. Register now to join. Read More

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 exhibit tables are selling out fast and time is running out: Exhibit tables at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 are almost gone. We expanded the floor two weeks ago due to hot demand — and those extra tables are nearly sold out. Secure your table before competitors do. Read More

The Young Minds App wants to protect and educate children online and will show its tech at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Young Minds gives parents control over what their kids do on the internet, while also protecting their children’s privacy and teaching them good online habits.  Read More

 

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Last but Not Least

Meta Llama: Everything you need to know about the open generative AI model

Meta Llama: Everything you need to know about the open generative AI model: Here's everything you need to know about Meta’s Llama, from its capabilities and editions to where you can use it. We'll keep this post updated as Meta releases upgrades and introduces new dev tools to support the model's use. Read More

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