TechCrunch Daily Crunch DeepSeek reopens access to its API
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Feb 26, 2025 DeepSeek has reopened its API after a brief hiatus, providing developers with much-needed access. In significant industry news, DoorDash will pay nearly $17 million to delivery workers for mishandling tips. Listeners also learn about Sam Bankman-Fried's lackluster first message from prison. Additionally, Toma Bravo’s new European fund focuses on boosting mid-sized software firms, while Sonar Mental Health introduces Sonny, an AI chatbot designed to support students’ mental well-being.
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DoorDash Settlement
- DoorDash will pay $16.75 million to settle a lawsuit alleging they used worker tips to cover wages.
- This practice misled customers who believed tips went directly to workers.
SBF's Prison Post
- Sam Bankman-Fried, from prison, posted on X, commenting on Elon Musk's ultimatum to federal employees.
- SBF sympathized with government employees, joking about not checking emails for days.
DeepSeek's API Reopens
- DeepSeek reopened its API after a three-week pause due to capacity constraints.
- Its competitive AI model has influenced OpenAI's strategy and spurred Chinese rivals.