TechCrunch Daily Crunch Watch Duty surpasses ChatGPT as top free app on App Store
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Jan 9, 2025 The rise of the Watch Duty app has captivated gamers, now reigning as the top free app on the App Store. This is particularly noteworthy amid wildfire emergencies in Southern California. Meanwhile, the Mastodon CEO raises alarm over Meta's content moderation changes. The episode also dives into Elon Musk’s quirky AI chatbot Grok and its controversial features. Plus, catch up on the latest startup buzz, including H1’s acquisition of Ribbon and fresh funding news for OnPay.
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Watch Duty's Rise to #1
- Watch Duty, a wildfire tracking app, surpassed ChatGPT as the top free app in Apple's App Store.
- This surge in popularity is attributed to the ongoing devastating fires in Southern California.
Mastodon CEO Criticizes Meta's Moderation Changes
- Mastodon CEO Eugene Rochko criticized Meta's moderation changes as "deeply troubling."
- He warned Threads users cross-posting to Mastodon that Mastodon will enforce its own stricter content moderation policies.
Grok's "Unhinged Mode"
- Elon Musk teased an "unhinged mode" for Grok, X's AI.
- This mode aims to be more edgy, unfiltered, and willing to answer controversial questions, unlike other AIs.