TechCrunch Daily Crunch

Coverage of OpenAI removing legacy ChatGPT models and the fallout from users. A look at Anthropic’s Super Bowl ads driving Claude into the App Store top 10. Reporting on Ring ending its integration with Flock amid concerns about Flock footage being accessed by government agencies. Discussion of privacy, bias and past Ring security failures.

Coverage of Aurora’s driverless trucks cutting transit times and expanding routes across the US. A deep dive into Spotify’s claim that AI lets top engineers ship features without writing code. Discussion of Pinterest’s comparison of its search volumes to ChatGPT and its struggle to turn user growth into ad revenue.

A rundown of Amazon Pharmacy’s plan to expand same-day delivery to thousands more cities. A look at Threads’ new Dear Algo feature that lets users tweak their feeds and the privacy trade-offs that follow. Coverage of xAI’s public all-hands video, its new team structure, reported metrics, and recent staffing changes.

Facebook unveils playful AI for animated profile photos, Restyle filters, and dynamic text backgrounds. Google expands privacy tools to remove sensitive personal data and streamline non-consensual image takedowns. Spotify reports massive user growth, discusses revenue mix, and teases product bets like music videos, ticketing, and AI-powered playlists.

Coverage of MusicBoard outages and users scrambling to save data. New Snapchat feature lets people notify others when they arrive and control privacy. Breakdown of YouTube TV’s new lower-priced channel bundles and discounts for new sign-ups.

Discussion of the EU forcing TikTok to disable infinite scroll and change recommendation algorithms to curb compulsive use. Reporting on Norway blaming the Salt Typhoon hacking group for espionage against critical networks. Coverage of OpenAI retiring an emotionally validating chatbot model after users described it as a companion and lawsuits alleged harm.

Coverage of Spotify moving into physical book sales and new audiobook features, including PageMatch scanning and recaps. Deep dive on YouTube’s ad revenue surge, subscription growth, Shorts performance, and Gemini-powered creator tools. Preview of Meta spinning out an AI-driven Vibes app for short, remixable videos with cross-posting and freemium plans.

Coverage of Alexa Plus rolling out across the US with new generative AI features and integrations. Tinder's AI 'Chemistry' aims to reduce swipe fatigue using Q&A and photo access. Spotify adds offline lyrics and broader translations. Quick rundowns of major startup funding moves in voice and biotech.

Coverage of TikTok’s brief U.S. user drop after an ownership change and the app’s rebound. Discussion of rival apps that spiked as people explored alternatives. Concerns about privacy policy language and CCPA disclosures and how outage-related glitches fueled fear. Notes on recovery and the platform’s longer-term daily user trends.

Rapid growth at a reading app hitting 2.5M users and the questions that raises about content and moderation. A major food-delivery service drops delivery and service fees on orders over $50. A home-camera company extends its AI-powered lost-dog search to non-camera users and pledges support for shelters.