OpenAI is testing SearchGPT, a new AI search experience designed to compete directly with Google. This feature aims to provide “timely answers” from across the internet and allows users to ask follow-up questions. Currently, this prototype is available to a small group of users and publisher partners for testing and feedback. Interested users can join the waitlist.
CrowdStrike Offers Apology with Uber Eats Gift Cards
CrowdStrike offered its partners $10 Uber Eats gift cards to apologize for the global IT outage caused by a botched update. A source told TechCrunch that they received an email from CrowdStrike with the gift card offer, recognizing the additional work caused by the July 19 incident. However, some recipients found that the vouchers had been canceled when they tried to redeem them.
Wiz Rejects $23 Billion Acquisition Offer from Alphabet
Wiz, a cybersecurity company, turned down a $23 billion acquisition offer from Alphabet, Google’s parent company. This offer was significantly higher than Wiz’s last private valuation of $12 billion. However, Wiz’s management chose to remain independent. In a letter to staff, CEO Assaf Rappaport stated their goal is now “to reach $1 billion in ARR and pursue an IPO.”