OpenAI Seeks Additional Capital From Investors as Part of Its $40 Billion Round

OpenAI, which recently announced a $40 billion round of financing, is seeking funding from new and existing investors to fulfill the deal.

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iOS 26 beta 4 arrives, with Liquid Glass tweaks and AI news summaries

Apple launches iOS 26 beta 4 for developers with updates to Liquid Glass and AI notification summaries, ahead. A public beta is expected later this week.

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Threads adds improved content performance metrics for creators

The Meta-owned platform says the updates are focused on helping creators build audiences.

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Etsy faces user boycott over ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ branded products

Etsy users are boycotting the site over its “Alligator Alcatraz” merchandise.

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UK government wants ransomware victims to report cyberattacks so it can disrupt the hackers

Experts applauded the proposed change, which would require ransomware victims to notify authorities when paying a hacker’s ransom, arguing that this information can help catch cybercriminals and stop their activities.

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Microsoft says Chinese hacking groups exploited SharePoint vulnerability in attacks

Two Chinese nation-state actors and one China-based threat actor have tried to exploit the vulnerability for weeks, Microsoft said.

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National security meets next-gen tech at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025’s AI Defense panel

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 runs October 27-29 at Moscone West in San Francisco. Join 10,000+ startup and VC leaders for three days of conversations and connections that define what’s next.

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User privacy app Cloaked adds AI-powered caller screening

Cloaked is releasing a new call guard feature to let an AI-powered bot chat to scammers on a user’s behalf.

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Google, Microsoft say Chinese hackers are exploiting SharePoint zero-day

The tech giants have evidence that Chinese hackers are exploiting the new bug, but warned “multiple actors” are also hacking into affected SharePoint systems.

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On stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: How AI is forcing late-stage startups to rewire GTM — or be left behind

AI isn’t just disrupting products — it’s upending how companies sell, scale, and succeed. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27–29 in San Francisco, we’re diving deep into how late-stage startups are navigating this shift. Catch this dynamic panel on the Going Public Stage, where three seasoned leaders will explore how AI is transforming go-to-market […]

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