Anthropic temporarily banned the creator of OpenClaw, Peter Steinberger, from accessing its AI model Claude due to "suspicious" activity. This occurred shortly after Claude’s pricing structure changed, requiring OpenClaw users to pay separately for API usage. Many speculated that the ban was tied to his new employment at OpenAI, a competitor of Anthropic. Steinberger shared […]
Poke is a new AI agent that simplifies automation for everyday tasks, allowing users to interact through familiar messaging platforms like iMessage, SMS, and Telegram. Launched in March 2026, Poke provides a personal assistant capable of managing daily tasks such as planning schedules, tracking health, controlling smart home devices, and editing photos, all through text. […]
Arcee, a small U.S. startup with just 26 employees, has made a significant leap in the artificial intelligence landscape by releasing its new reasoning model called Trinity Large Thinking. This model is touted as the most capable open-weight model ever introduced by a non-Chinese company, boasting a massive 400 billion parameters. This achievement was realized […]
A new venture capital fund, named Zero Shot, has emerged from former OpenAI employees. The fund aims to raise $100 million and has already secured initial investments and begun writing checks to startups. The founding team includes Evan Morikawa, Andrew Mayne, and Shawn Jain, who are joined by VC Kelly Kovacs and Brett Rounsaville. They […]
Microsoft has recently come under scrutiny regarding its AI tool, Copilot, which is marketed for business use but contains a surprising disclaimer. The terms of service explicitly state that "Copilot is for entertainment purposes only," warning users that it can make mistakes and should not be relied upon for important advice. This statement has raised […]
Anthropic has announced that subscribers to its Claude Code service will need to pay additional fees for using third-party tools such as OpenClaw. This change, effective from noon Pacific on April 4, requires users to pay for extra usage that will not count against their existing subscription limits. According to a customer email posted on […]
OpenAI has acquired the Technology Business Programming Network (TBPN), a popular talk show in the tech industry known for its candid discussions and powerful guests. This marks OpenAI’s first venture into media acquisition. Hosted by former tech founders John Coogan and Jordi Hays, TBPN has developed a significant following in Silicon Valley, where influential tech […]
A recent poll by Quinnipiac University has revealed that 15% of Americans are open to working under an AI supervisor. This survey sampled 1,397 adults between March 19 and 23, 2026, and delved into attitudes toward AI adoption, trust, and job security concerns. Notably, while this statistic reflects a willingness for some to embrace an […]
OpenAI has recently announced the shutdown of its Sora app and associated video models just six months after its launch. This decision has sparked discussions regarding its implications for OpenAI and the broader industry. During a recent episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, the hosts analyzed what this move signifies for OpenAI, especially as it pivots […]
Bluesky has introduced a new app called Attie, designed not as a social network but as an AI assistant that allows users to create custom feeds and build personalized algorithms. This announcement was made at the Atmosphere conference by Jay Graber, the former CEO turned chief innovation officer, and Paul Frazee, Bluesky’s CTO. Attie leverages […]