TechCrunch Daily Crunch ChatGPT’s mobile app hits $3B in consumer spending
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Dec 19, 2025 In a recent discussion, a groundbreaking mobile app hit a remarkable $3 billion in consumer spending, with projections soaring to $2.48 billion in 2025. Rivian introduced a new 'Universal Hands-Free' driving feature, raising safety concerns amid its expansive reach. Meanwhile, the FTC is probing Instacart’s AI-driven pricing tool amidst debates about fairness in grocery pricing. The conversation also touches on the dynamic pricing controversy and the potential revenue streams for the innovative ChatGPT app, including subscriptions and an app-store integration.
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Rivian Expands Hands-Free Driving Coverage
- Rivian's Universal Hands-Free expands hands-off driving across 3.5 million miles but still requires driver supervision.
- The system won't handle traffic lights, stop signs, or navigation and re-engages when drivers signal turns.
Supervise Driver-Assist Systems Closely
- Recognize safety trade-offs when using driver-assist systems and supervise them closely.
- Avoid overreliance since similar systems have led to crashes and investigations.
FTC Questions AI-Based Grocery Pricing
- The FTC probed Instacart over its AI pricing tests after findings showed up to 23% price differences for identical groceries.
- Dynamic pricing for essential goods raises regulatory and public concern unlike typical surge pricing.