Techcrunch blog!: Apple’s Scary Fast October Mac event is expected to be more treats than tricks

Monday, October 30, 2023

I warned you, dear Daily Crunchers, that I would be back with the Halloween puns. Today's top story delivers it to you on a silver platter. Brian guides us through the haunted house that will be Apple's Scary Fast October Mac event, pointing out the possible ghouls and gadgets that could pop out at us at any time during the event. Here's how to watch and what to expect tonight.

Meanwhile, you should not get spooked by ChatGPT because as Sarah reports, its app revenue shows no signs of slowing down. However, some other AI apps top it. And we have a startup introducing ChatGPT for career growth.

And President Biden is leading the metaphoric mob of people with pitchforks and torches by issuing an executive order to set standards for AI safety and security, which has become something of a Frankenstein's monster. Read how Biden is taking matters into his own hands.

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