TechCrunch Daily Crunch An AI-heavy makeover coming to Slack
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Apr 2, 2026 Slack is getting a major AI makeover with dozens of new features and reusable Slackbot skills that connect to calendars, meetings and CRM data. A quirky hidden emoji game lives inside TikTok DMs and can be unlocked by users. OpenAI announced a massive $122 billion raise with notable retail participation and reported ad pilot results.
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TikTok Hid An Emoji Alligator Game In DMs
- TikTok added a hidden emoji-based DM game where players bounce across alligators to climb higher than opponents.
- Access it by sending a single emoji in chat; floating emojis and propeller alligators give speed boosts while skeletons end the run.
OpenAI's Massive Raise Signals Big Expansion Plans
- OpenAI closed a record $122 billion raise and reports rapid growth with $2 billion monthly revenue and 900 million weekly AI users.
- The raise includes $3 billion from individual investors and an expanded $4.7 billion credit facility, signaling heavy investment in compute and infrastructure.
OpenAI Tests Ads While Positioning As An AI Super App
- OpenAI is monetizing beyond API with an ads pilot and subscription growth, claiming $100M ARR from ads in under six weeks and 50M subscribers.
- The company frames itself as an "AI super app" aiming to be the main interface for AI usage.