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OpenAI Launches GPT-5-Codex: Smarter, More Dynamic AI Coding Agent OpenAI has introduced a significant upgrade to its AI-powered coding assistant, Codex, by rolling out a new model called GPT-5-Codex. This latest version is designed to deliver more dynamic and efficient code generation and review, setting a new benchmark for AI
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China Accuses Nvidia of Antitrust Violation Amid Ongoing Tech Tensions The ongoing technology and trade rivalry between China and the United States has intensified further after Chinese regulators ruled that Nvidia, the global leader in AI and semiconductor technologies, violated the country’s antitrust laws. This decision follows an initial
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Volunteer Opportunities at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 Are Closing Soon If you’ve ever wanted a behind-the-scenes experience at one of the world’s top startup conferences, now’s your moment. TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is seeking dedicated volunteers, but the window to apply is rapidly closing—applications must be submitted by
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Final Exhibit Tables Released Exciting news for startups and tech innovators: TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 has just released 10 additional exhibit tables due to high demand. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to showcase your company at one of the world’s most influential tech events,
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AI Startup MarqVision Secures $48M Series B to Tackle Global Counterfeiting Counterfeiting is a massive and growing challenge for brands worldwide, with the illicit trade in fake goods now valued at over $3 trillion annually. This complex problem inspired Mark Lee, a Harvard Law graduate, to co-found MarqVision in 2021.
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OpenAI Board Chair Bret Taylor: The AI Bubble and Its Silver Lining Artificial intelligence is experiencing a surge of investment, innovation, and hype—so much so that Bret Taylor, chair of OpenAI’s board and CEO of AI agent startup Sierra, recently called the current environment an “AI bubble.” Yet,
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Senior Developers as AI Code Babysitters: The New Normal The rise of AI-powered coding tools has transformed the development landscape, offering speed and creative freedom. Yet, for many experienced developers, the reality is a double-edged sword: they’re now spending more time overseeing and correcting the very AI agents designed
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The AI Empire: OpenAI, AGI Beliefs, and the Real-World Costs In the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, belief systems and ambitions are shaping not only technology but society itself. Karen Hao, in her book Empire of AI, explores how OpenAI and its pursuit of artificial general intelligence (AGI) have created
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Penske Media Takes Legal Action Against Google for AI Summaries In a significant development in the ongoing debate over AI and copyright, Penske Media Corporation (PMC)—the owner of major publications like Rolling Stone, Billboard, Variety, and The Hollywood Reporter—has filed a lawsuit against Google and its parent company,
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The Shifting Ground Under Foundation Models: Is an AI Commodity Future Near? The rapid progress of artificial intelligence has, until recently, revolved around a handful of tech giants racing to build ever-larger foundation models. Companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google seemed poised to dominate, backed by massive investments in computing
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California Passes Major AI Safety Bill—Governor's Signature Still Pending In a significant move for AI regulation, California's state senate has approved SB 53, a bill designed to set new transparency and safety standards for large artificial intelligence companies. The legislation now awaits a crucial decision
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xAI Restructures Workforce, Lays Off 500 Data Annotation Employees Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, has reportedly laid off 500 members of its data annotation team, marking a significant shift in the company’s strategy. According to internal communications seen by Business Insider, the layoffs were announced late on