Walmart-owned Flipkart, Amazon are squeezing India's quick commerce startups

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View this email online in your browser  April 12, 2026 TechCrunch Top 3 Walmart-owned Flipkart, Amazon are squeezing India's quick commerce startups: Flipkart's ongoing expansion beyond major cities and heavy discounting is raising risks for India's quick commerce startups, analysts say. Read More Sam Altman responds to ‘incendiary’ New Yorker article after attack on his home: The OpenAI CEO's new blog post responds to both an apparent attack on his home and an in-depth New Yorker profile raising questions about his trustworthiness. Read More How to watch NASA's Artemis II splash back down to Earth: NASA's Artemis II mission has traveled farther from Earth than any mission before. Here's how to watch the crew's return landing in the Pacific Ocean. Read More A message from Eight Sleep The bed that learns how you sleep The Pod by Eight Sleep uses AI trained on 1B hours of sleep data to automatically adjust your temperature throughout the night. No wearable needed — built-in sensors track your heart rate with 99% clinical-grade accuracy. It's the most advanced sleep system ever made. Use code TECHCRUNCH for up to $350 off. Individual results may vary. Shop the Pod Sunday Must-Reads Anthropic temporarily banned OpenClaw's creator from accessing Claude: This ban took place after Claude's pricing changed for OpenClaw users last week. Read More Battery recycler Ascend Elements files for bankruptcy: Ascend Elements said that it will be filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the wake of a canceled government grant and a challenging market for lithium-ion batteries. Read More Stalking victim sues OpenAI, claims ChatGPT fueled her abuser's delusions and ignored her warnings: OpenAI ignored three warnings that a ChatGPT user was dangerous — including its own mass-casualty flag — while he stalked and harassed his ex-girlfriend, a new lawsuit alleges. Read More Slate Auto: Everything you need to know about the Bezos-backed EV startup: Slate auto burst onto the scene in April 2025. Here is a timeline that covers its origins, backers, product, and other new details. Read More Kalshi wins temporary pause in Arizona criminal case: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced Friday that it has won a temporary restraining order preventing Arizona from pursuing its criminal case against Kalshi. Read More A message from TechCrunch Events Limited tickets available: StrictlyVC San Francisco StrictlyVC kicks off the series in SF on April 30. Be in the room for unfiltered fireside chats on fundraising and AI accuracy with industry leaders like Forum AI founder Campbell Brown, Replit co-founder Amjad Masad, and more. Make high-value connections that actually move the needle. Tickets are limited. Register Now Disrupt 2026: Where deals and ideas ignite Oct 13–15 at San Francisco's Moscone West, 10,000 founders, investors, and operators gather for high-signal insights, curated connections, and real momentum. Register Now! Last but Not Least At the HumanX conference, everyone was talking about Claude: Anthropic was the star of the show at San Francisco's AI-centric conference. Read More Check out some of our other newsletters: StrictlyVC TechCrunch Events TechCrunch Mobility Want to adjust your daily newsletter schedule? You can do it right here Got a tip? Get in touch securely. Want to advertise on TechCrunch? advertise@techcrunch.com Has this been forwarded to you? Click here to subscribe to this newsletter. Unsubscribe Member Center Privacy Policy Copyright © 2026 TechCrunch Media LLC 501 2nd Street, Suite 650, San Francisco, CA 94107

Stalking victim sues OpenAI, claims ChatGPT fueled her abuser's delusions and ignored her warnings

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View this email online in your browser  April 10, 2026 TechCrunch Top 3 Stalking victim sues OpenAI, claims ChatGPT fueled her abuser's delusions and ignored her warnings: OpenAI ignored three warnings that a ChatGPT user was dangerous — including its own mass-casualty flag — while he stalked and harassed his ex-girlfriend, a new lawsuit alleges. Read More TechCrunch is heading to Tokyo — and bringing the Startup Battlefield with it: SusHi Tech 2026 is zeroing in on four technology domains reshaping society: AI, Robotics, Resilience, and Entertainment. Expect live demos of humanoid robots, sessions on autonomous driving's software revolution, deep dives into cyber defense and climate tech, and candid conversations about how AI is rewriting the global music and anime industries. Read More Battery recycler Ascend Elements files for bankruptcy: Ascend Elements said that it will be filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the wake of a canceled government grant and a challenging market for lithium-ion batteries. Read More Disrupt 2026: Where deals and ideas ignite Oct 13–15 at San Francisco's Moscone West, 10,000 founders, investors, and operators gather for high-signal insights, curated connections, and real momentum. Register Now! A message from Fidelity Your Pitch Isn’t the Only Thing Investors Are Evaluating.   Investors don’t just listen to what you say - they look at how your company operates. Is ownership clear? Do your numbers match your story? Can you answer follow-up questions without digging through spreadsheets? The Fundraise-Ready Startup Kit equips founders with the materials investors expect to see, before pressure is on. Because confidence in the room doesn’t come from slides. It comes from preparation.  Learn More Afternoon Must-Reads France to ditch Windows for Linux to reduce reliance on US tech: France's move to ditch Windows for Linux is its latest effort to reduce its reliance on American tech giants. Read More Snap gets closer to releasing new AI glasses after years-long hiatus: Specs has long been teasing the next version of its augmented reality glasses. A new partnership with Qualcomm promises some movement in that department. Read More Anthropic temporarily banned OpenClaw's creator from accessing Claude: This ban took place after Claude's pricing changed for OpenClaw users last week. Read More YouTube Premium and YouTube Music are getting more expensive: The YouTube Premium individual plan is increasing from $13.99 to $15.99 per month, while the family plan is increasing from $22.99 to $26.99 per month. Read More Last 24 hours: Save up to $500 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass: This is it. Tonight is your last chance to lock in savings of up to $500 for your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass. These discounts end at 11:59 p.m. PT. Read More A message from Deck Computer use AI that automates real work Deck agents don't just answer questions. They use your software — logging in, navigating screens, completing tasks end-to-end. Automate any work, running 24/7, inside the tools you already use. Try It Free Last but Not Least How to watch NASA's Artemis II splash back down to Earth: NASA's Artemis II mission has traveled farther from Earth than any mission before. Here's how to watch the crew's return landing in the Pacific Ocean. Read More Check out some of our other newsletters: StrictlyVC TechCrunch Events TechCrunch Mobility Want to adjust your daily newsletter schedule? You can do it right here Got a tip? Get in touch securely. Want to advertise on TechCrunch? advertise@techcrunch.com Has this been forwarded to you? Click here to subscribe to this newsletter. Unsubscribe Member Center Privacy Policy Copyright © 2026 TechCrunch Media LLC 501 2nd Street, Suite 650, San Francisco, CA 94107