OpenAI allows users to directly adjust ChatGPT’s enthusiasm level

ChatGPT users can now tweak the chatbot’s warmth, enthusiasm, and emoji use.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signs RAISE Act to regulate AI safety

The bill will require large AI developers to publish information about their safety protocols and report safety incidents to the state within 72 hours.

Google and Apple reportedly warn employees on visas to avoid international travel

Law firms representing Google and Apple have reportedly warned that employees who need a visa stamp to re-enter the United States should avoid leaving the country due to longer-than-usual visa processing times.

‘It felt so wrong’: Colin Angle on iRobot, the FTC, and the Amazon deal that never was

The iRobot founder opens up about the 18-month regulatory process that he says doomed the Roomba maker — and what it means for American innovation.

Israel’s famed VC Jon Medved, diagnosed with ALS, backed the tech that will improve his life 

In perhaps the last public interview of one Israel’s most famous VCs, Jon Medved tells TechCrunch how tech will enhance his life.

Netflix acquires gaming avatar maker Ready Player Me

The gaming startup will allow Netflix subscribers to create avatars that can extend across gaming titles.

Known uses voice AI to help you go on more in-person dates

In its test phase in San Francisco, Known said it observed 80% of its introductions led to physical dates, which is much higher than swipe-based dating apps.

OpenAI adds new teen safety rules to ChatGPT as lawmakers weigh AI standards for minors

OpenAI updated its guidelines for how its AI models should behave with users under 18, and published new AI literacy resources for teens and parents. Still, questions remain about how well policies translate into practice.

Yann LeCun confirms his new ‘world model’ startup, reportedly seeks $5B+ valuation

Renowned AI scientist Yann LeCun confirmed on Thursday the worst-kept secret in the tech world: that he had indeed launched a new startup. Although he did say he will not be running the new company as its CEO.

Netflix is betting on podcasts to become the new daytime talk show

Netflix is making exclusive deals with podcast studios to compete with YouTube, but podcasters have mixed feelings.