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Week in Review: OpenAI could charge $20K a month for an AI agent | TechCrunch

Mar 08, 2025 - techcrunch.com
This week's TechCrunch Week in Review covers several significant developments. OpenAI is reportedly planning to charge up to $20,000 per month for specialized AI agents aimed at supporting PhD-level research, as the company seeks to recover from a $5 billion loss last year. Scale AI is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor for potential violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Meanwhile, a federal judge denied Elon Musk's motion to halt OpenAI's transition to a for-profit company, though an expedited trial may occur. Additionally, Digg is making a comeback under its original founder Kevin Rose and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian.

Other notable news includes Google introducing a "Screenshare" feature for its AI chatbot, Deutsche Telekom's announcement of a low-cost "AI Phone," and Volkswagen unveiling its cheapest EV, the ID EVERY1. ChatGPT's latest macOS app version can now directly edit code, and Google has open-sourced SpeciesNet to help identify animal species from camera trap photos. Colossal Biosciences has genetically engineered mice to have mammoth-like fur, and YouTube Lite offers an ad-free viewing experience for $7.99 per month. In analysis, Signal's popularity in the Netherlands is attributed to privacy concerns and Europe's reliance on U.S. technology.

Key takeaways:

  • OpenAI is considering charging $20,000 per month for specialized AI agents aimed at supporting PhD-level research.
  • Scale AI is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor for compliance with labor laws.
  • Digg is making a comeback under the ownership of its original founder Kevin Rose and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian.
  • Colossal Biosciences has genetically engineered mice to have mammoth-like fur as part of their efforts to resurrect the woolly mammoth by 2028.
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