Grok's latest AI model is successfully generating revenue, Dia is launching a skill gallery with AI features, and Perplexity is set to add tasks to Comet, alongside concerns that US courts may overlook AI errors.

• Grok’s AI companions drove downloads, but its latest model is the one making money — TechCrunch -
• Dia launches a skill gallery, Perplexity to add tasks to Comet — TechCrunch -
• It’s “frighteningly likely” many US courts will overlook AI errors, expert says — Ars Technica -

Concerns over digital security are highlighted by **CoinDCX's confirmation of a $44 million hack and a widespread zero-day attack on Microsoft SharePoint, while the UK is reportedly backing down on its demand for an Apple encryption backdoor**.

• UK backing down on Apple encryption backdoor after pressure from US — Ars Technica -
• Indian crypto exchange CoinDCX confirms $44 million stolen during hack — TechCrunch -
• New zero-day bug in Microsoft SharePoint under widespread attack — TechCrunch -

The tech financial landscape is active with **Anduril alums raising $24M Series A for military logistics software, Figma kicking off its IPO roadshow for nearly $1 billion, and TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 offering sessions on raising early-stage capital alongside exhibition opportunities for companies**.

• Anduril alums raise $24M Series A to bring military logistics out of the Excel spreadsheet era — TechCrunch -
• Figma looks to raise nearly $1 billion as it kicks off its IPO roadshow — TechCrunch -
• From idea to first check: Raising pre-seed and seed capital with Charles Hudson and Navin Chaddha at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — TechCrunch -

• Don’t miss your chance to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — TechCrunch -

The new Quip smart clipboard management app for iOS and Mac has been released.

• Quip is a smart clipboard management app for iOS and Mac — TechCrunch -