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**Neon: Top Social App’s Data Model Sparks Privacy Debate** Neon, currently the No. 2 social application on the Apple App Store, is attracting attention for its unique and controversial approach to data collection. The popular app reportedly offers financial incentives to its users in exchange for recording their phone calls. This collected audio data is

**Elad Gil Unpacks the Future: Early-Stage Investing and Next-Gen Innovation at Disrupt 2025** At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, the highly anticipated session featuring Elad Gil, the renowned investor, entrepreneur, and author, delivered a masterclass in foresight for the tech industry. Before a packed house of founders, VCs, and aspiring innovators, Gil offered his incisive perspective on

## The Oakland Ballers’ AI Manager: What Could Go Wrong? The Oakland Ballers’ bold decision to place an artificial intelligence at the helm is a fascinating leap into the unknown, promising data-driven perfection. But while an AI might optimize pitch counts and batting orders with unparalleled precision, baseball, at its heart, remains a human game—and

**Facebook Embraces AI for Dating: Your New Matchmaking Assistant** Meta is integrating an AI-powered assistant directly into Facebook Dating, aiming to revolutionize how users connect. This new feature will act as a personal dating coach, offering various tools to enhance the online dating experience. Users can expect the AI to help craft engaging opening lines,

**Rocket.new Secures $15M from Accel and Salesforce Ventures** Rocket.new, recognized as one of India’s pioneering “vibe-coding” startups, has announced a successful $15 million funding round. The substantial investment was co-led by leading venture capital firms Accel and Salesforce Ventures, signaling strong confidence in the company’s innovative approach and future growth.

## OpenAI Brings Affordable ChatGPT Go to Indonesia Following its successful debut in India, OpenAI has officially launched its budget-friendly ChatGPT Go plan in Indonesia. This strategic move aims to make its popular AI chatbot more accessible to a wider audience in the Southeast Asian nation. The ChatGPT Go plan is designed to be a

## Google Play Store Gets an AI-Powered Overhaul Google is rolling out significant updates to its Play Store, integrating artificial intelligence to revolutionize the user experience for millions of Android users. This comprehensive revamp marks a strategic move to make app discovery, engagement, and security more intuitive and personalized than ever before. At the core

**TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 Ticket Rates Soar After Just Four Days** San Francisco, CA – Early bird hopefuls for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 are facing higher costs much sooner than expected. Just four days after initial ticket sales commenced, organizers have announced an increase in registration fees, signaling an exceptionally strong and rapid uptake of the lowest-priced

## Huxe: The Audio-Powered App Redefining News and Research A new player has entered the productivity space, founded by former NotebookLM developers, aiming to transform how we consume information. Named Huxe, the innovative application leverages audio to provide users with a powerful tool for news consumption and research. Huxe distinguishes itself by focusing on an

**Meta Fights AI Regulation with New Super PAC** Meta Platforms has officially launched a super PAC, signaling a significant push to counter the growing wave of AI regulation across the United States. The move comes as states increasingly propose and enact their own policies concerning artificial intelligence, creating a complex and potentially restrictive landscape for