TechCrunch Daily Crunch OpenAI says over a million people talk to ChatGPT about suicide weekly
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Oct 28, 2025 Amazon is reportedly planning to cut around 30,000 corporate jobs, raising concerns about the future of employment amid tech industry shifts. Meanwhile, Threads introduces an intriguing new feature called 'ghost posts,' allowing users to share content that disappears after 24 hours. Most notably, OpenAI reveals that over a million people engage with ChatGPT to discuss suicidal thoughts each week, highlighting the app's role in addressing serious mental health issues.
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Amazon's Potential Large Corporate Layoffs
- Reuters reports Amazon may cut up to 30,000 corporate roles, the largest since late 2022.
- Cuts would span HR, devices, services, operations, and follow previous reductions tied to increased AI agent use.
Threads Introduces Ephemeral Text Posts
- Threads launched 'Ghost Posts', ephemeral 24-hour text posts that route replies to DMs and archive for the poster only.
- The feature aims to encourage low-stakes sharing and differentiate timeline conversations.
How To Use Threads Ghost Posts
- Use the ghost icon in Threads' compose screen to publish a Ghost Post that disappears after 24 hours.
- Replies to Ghost Posts go to the poster's DMs and only the poster can see full engagement details.