ChatGPT's mobile app has generated $2B to date, earns $2.91 per install

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View this email online in your browser  August 15, 2025 TechCrunch Top 3 ChatGPT's mobile app has generated $2B to date, earns $2.91 per install: On average, the app is generating close to $193 million per month, up from $25 million last year. Read More Kyte, which billed itself as the 'best competitor to Hertz,' shuts down: The startup entered into receivership after selling its customer list to Turo. Read More Louisiana attorney general sues Roblox: The lawsuit points to several sexually explicit experiences that were on the platform, including "Escape to Epstein Island," "Diddy Party," and "Public Bathroom Simulator Vibe." Read More A message from TechCrunch Events Hear from Meta, Waymo, NEA, and more at Disrupt 2025 Disrupt 2025 gathers 250+ industry trailblazers and 10,000+ attendees in San Francisco on October 27–29. Explore 200+ sessions on scaling, exits, and the evolving tech landscape. Hear from Elad Gil (Gil & Co), Astro Teller (X, The Moonshot Factory), Tekedra Mawakana (Waymo), May Habib (Writer), and more. Register now to save $600+ before prices hike. Register Now Complete our survey, (maybe) win a prize We want to get to know our audience even better and get your feedback on our coverage and events. Fill out this survey to give us your thoughts, and get the chance to win a prize in return. Take the survey! Afternoon Must-Reads Sen. Hawley to probe Meta after report finds its AI chatbots flirt with kids: "Is there anything - ANYTHING - Big Tech won't do for a quick buck?" Hawley wrote in a post on X announcing the investigation. Read More US government is reportedly in discussions to take stake in Intel: This deal would be meant to help Intel bulk up its U.S. chip manufacturing, including its much-delayed Ohio factory. Read More The wait is almost over: The 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 list drops August 27: After reviewing thousands of groundbreaking applications from around the globe, TechCrunch is just days away from announcing the 2025 Startup Battlefield 200. Read More How your solar rooftop became a national security issue: Texas solar company EG4 became the poster child for home energy cybersecurity risks this week after federal officials published an advisory detailing how hackers could hijack its inverters. Read More Ultrahuman acquires viO HealthTech to launch enhanced cycle and ovulation tracking: Cycle and Ovulation Pro is available starting Friday as a premium PowerPlug in the Ultrahuman app for $3.99 per month or $39.99 per year for users in the U.S., U.K., EU, Australia, and Canada. Read More A message from Silkroad Who made the cut? Central Eurasia's top 3 startups headed to Startup Battlefield 200 The Central Eurasian startup scene is on fire — and it's heading to San Francisco. From 485 applicants across 27 countries, just three startups will emerge victorious in that region's "Road to the Battlefield" competition. Next week, TechCrunch will unveil the top 3 Central Eurasian startups headed to Startup Battlefield 200 at Disrupt 2025. Tune in to TechCrunch to see who made the cut! Tune in to TechCrunch Last but Not Least Les Amis, the European app helping women form friendships, launches in New York: Les Amis is an app designed to make it easy for women to form friendships and attend local events. Read More Check out some of our other newsletters: StrictlyVC TechCrunch Events TechCrunch Mobility Want to adjust your daily newsletter schedule? You can do it right here Got a tip? Get in touch securely. Want to advertise on TechCrunch? advertise@techcrunch.com Has this been forwarded to you? Click here to subscribe to this newsletter. Unsubscribe Member Center Privacy Policy Copyright © 2025 TechCrunch Media LLC 501 2nd Street, Suite 650, San Francisco, CA 94107