In other news, TechCrunch has released new podcast episodes, including interviews with Markus Witte, co-founder of Babbel, and Michael Sonnenshein, CEO at Grayscale Investments. For TechCrunch+ subscribers, the article highlights commentary on the Siri dilemma, enterprises' skepticism of GenAI, and the $1 trillion liquidity gap in the venture capital markets.
Key takeaways:
- Carta, a cap table management company, is accused of unethical tactics by Linear's CEO, Karri Saarinen, leading to Carta's exit from secondary trading.
- Samsung's home robot, Ballie, returns with AI upgrades and Volkswagen plans to integrate an AI-powered chatbot, ChatGPT, into its cars.
- Amazon is using AI to enhance online clothing shopping experience, and OpenAI has launched a store for GPTs, custom chatbot apps powered by its AI models.
- Fidelity National Financial confirmed a data breach affecting 1.3 million customers, and Twitch plans to lay off 35% of its staff, approximately 500 employees.