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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 25m
Reddit is killing RSS feeds and ending public API access because of AI bots
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Reddit is killing RSS feeds and ending public API access because of AI bots
Reddit is ending support for RSS feeds, as the company continues tightening access to its trove of user-generated content.
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 43m
The ugly economics of consumer AI
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The ugly economics of consumer AI
There’s a reason frontier labs have gotten gunshy about consumer AI — and it’s not because the tech isn’t good enough.
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 1h
Meta disputes claim that Muse read a user’s private messages without permission
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Meta disputes claim that Muse read a user’s private messages without permission
Meta says its Muse AI agent cannot access a user’s Messages without explicit permission, disputing a journalist’s account that the agent read his private messages while the required Mac setting was turned off.
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 2h
DoorDash launches an AI agent you can text to order food
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DoorDash launches an AI agent you can text to order food
By launching an AI agent for food ordering, DoorDash is looking to gain an edge over rivals Uber Eats and Grubhub.
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 2h
Destro AI’s secret sauce is getting robots and humans on the same page
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Destro AI’s secret sauce is getting robots and humans on the same page
"One of the biggest reasons we are winning against robotics companies is because we are not a robotics company."
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 2h
Instinct’s new product recommendations are giving some users the ick
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Instinct’s new product recommendations are giving some users the ick
Instinct is rolling out human-curated product and travel recommendations, but some users aren’t happy about getting suggestions they never asked for.
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 2h
FedEx orders 2,000 electric trucks from Harbinger in $300M deal
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FedEx orders 2,000 electric trucks from Harbinger in $300M deal
The order -- Harbinger's biggest ever -- comes as the startup is reportedly considering an IPO.
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 3h
Pledge signed by President Trump and top AI leaders misspells the United States
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Pledge signed by President Trump and top AI leaders misspells the United States
Pledge signed by President Trump and top AI leaders misspells the United States.
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 3h
Google launches Fitbit Air in India, though its high price might deter the masses
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Google launches Fitbit Air in India, though its high price might deter the masses
Fitbit Air costs around $146 in India, roughly $47 more than its U.S. pricing.
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 3h
Instagram rolls out an AI video editor for creators
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Instagram rolls out an AI video editor for creators
This conversational AI assistant is intended to provide personalized feedback to creators, rather than generic advice.
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 3h
Cerebras Systems’ Andrew Feldman on whether AI can keep scaling at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
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Cerebras Systems’ Andrew Feldman on whether AI can keep scaling at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, Cerebras Systems CEO and co-founder Andrew Feldman will explore the growing demand for compute, energy, and infrastructure, how Cerebras is approaching those constraints differently, and what comes next if today’s AI hardware reaches its limits.
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 3h
Restate lands $20M as the need for durable infrastructure increases with AI agents
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Restate lands $20M as the need for durable infrastructure increases with AI agents
Founded by Apache Flink veterans, the startup is taking on workflow heavyweight Temporal.
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 3h
3 days left to exhibit: Turn visibility into your next opportunity at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
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3 days left to exhibit: Turn visibility into your next opportunity at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Three days left to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Book by October 2 at 11:59 p.m. PT to showcase your startup to 10,000+ founders, investors, operators, and tech leaders.
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 4h
WhatsApp adds new parental controls for teen accounts
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WhatsApp adds new parental controls for teen accounts
Parents can limit how teens use channels, whose Status they can see, who can see their Status updates, and control who can add teens to groups.
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 4h
Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick 4K comes with an actually good remote
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Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick 4K comes with an actually good remote
Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick 4K is slimmer and faster, but its biggest upgrade may be the thing you’ll actually hold in your hand: a redesigned remote that’s easier to use, especially in the dark.
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 5h
Charter Space raises $5M to bring insurance to the stars
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Charter Space raises $5M to bring insurance to the stars
As Charter explains on its website, a common experience for space companies is that regular insurers "heard a bunch of scary science words and freaked out."
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 5h
Tinder adapts to a social, IRL dating future with ‘Group Hangouts’ feature
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Tinder adapts to a social, IRL dating future with ‘Group Hangouts’ feature
As younger users grow increasingly tired of the endless scroll, dating apps are scrambling to adapt to a generation that increasingly wants dating to feel more social and rooted in real-world experiences. The latest example comes from Tinder, which on Wednesday announced the launch of “Group Hangouts,” a new feature that lets groups of friends […]
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 6h
Two Google alumni raise $11.3M to back AI startups that enterprises will actually pay for
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Two Google alumni raise $11.3M to back AI startups that enterprises will actually pay for
BAG Ventures announces close of a $11.3M Fund I to invest in all things AI.
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 6h
Airbnb adds AI search, more social features
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Airbnb adds AI search, more social features
Airbnb is also launching new services such as meal delivery and laundry in select locations
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 18h
America.gov gets really weird when you ask it about Minecraft, but it’s not a glitch
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America.gov gets really weird when you ask it about Minecraft, but it’s not a glitch
For the sake of national security, it's a relief to learn that America.gov is not hallucinating to the point that it's penning lengthy poetry.
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 19h
The internet is convinced Elon Musk’s xAI trolled OpenAI’s ‘Dots’ launch
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The internet is convinced Elon Musk’s xAI trolled OpenAI’s ‘Dots’ launch
Before OpenAI launched its new AI agent, Dots, on Tuesday, Elon Musk's xAI had already acquired the domain name "dot.com," which now redirects to the Grok chatbot download page.
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 19h
Your car and its mobile app are probably handing over all kinds of data to tech companies
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Your car and its mobile app are probably handing over all kinds of data to tech companies
Researchers at Northeastern University found vehicles and their companion apps regularly shared detailed data with some of the largest tech companies.
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 20h
a16z-backed EliseAI raises $350M, doubles valuation to $4B
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a16z-backed EliseAI raises $350M, doubles valuation to $4B
EliseAI raises $350M, doubles valuation in a year.
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 20h
Tesla secures $30B in new credit lines as it looks to scale Cybercab, Optimus
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Tesla secures $30B in new credit lines as it looks to scale Cybercab, Optimus
The company says it won't draw on the new debt facilities this year, as it has already planned at least $25 billion in capital expenditures.
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 21h
OpenAI’s latest features take direct aim at the app store model
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OpenAI’s latest features take direct aim at the app store model
OpenAI is building out the pieces of an alternative to the traditional app store model, turning ChatGPT into a place where software can be discovered and used by people and AI agents alike.
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 22h
OpenAI repotedly in talks to raise $30B round at $1.4T valuation
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OpenAI repotedly in talks to raise $30B round at $1.4T valuation
The new round is anticipated to be the company's last before its delayed 2027 public debut.
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 23h
More Ways to Disrupt: New 2026 Side Events from KOTRA, WayFounder, Enterprise Ireland, SafetyWing + Descope
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More Ways to Disrupt: New 2026 Side Events from KOTRA, WayFounder, Enterprise Ireland, SafetyWing + Descope
Disrupt doesn’t end when you leave Moscone West. 👀 Founder dinners, investor meetups, happy hours, workshops, roundtables and more are taking over San Francisco during Disrupt Week. See what’s happening, find your people, and start building your calendar.
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 23h
Apple Pay set to launch in India with Axis Bank today, sources say
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Apple Pay set to launch in India with Axis Bank today, sources say
Some of India's largest banks are holding off on supporting Apple Pay initially.
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 23h
Here’s why OpenAI is absent from Nvidia’s industry-wide effort to end rogue AI agents
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Here’s why OpenAI is absent from Nvidia’s industry-wide effort to end rogue AI agents
OpenAI isn't a public supporter of Nvidia's Open Agent Safety Platform, but it is privately working with Nvidia, TechCrunch has learned.
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 29/09/2026
OpenAI takes on Microsoft with the launch of what feels a whole lot like ChatGPT’s own office suite
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OpenAI takes on Microsoft with the launch of what feels a whole lot like ChatGPT’s own office suite
OpenAI's newly announced suite of office features puts it into mor direct competition with more traditional software companies.
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 29/09/2026
Dutch police arrest ShinyHunters hacker accused of planning two murders
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Dutch police arrest ShinyHunters hacker accused of planning two murders
Dutch police said the hacker, arrested for being part of the ShinyHunters cybercriminal gang, had plans to organize the murder of two people on his laptop.
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 29/09/2026
AI-powered app maker Wabi pivots to a messaging experience
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AI-powered app maker Wabi pivots to a messaging experience
Wabi is repositioning its prompt-based app builder as a personal AI agent that can create interfaces on demand, combining chat, apps and ongoing tasks.
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 29/09/2026
OpenAI launches Dots, its bubbly agentic avatar
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OpenAI launches Dots, its bubbly agentic avatar
Dots are meant to operate independent of any specific hardware or interface, pursuing user-defined goals continuously in the background with minimal oversight.
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 29/09/2026
OpenAI gives Codex reusable cloud environments that work across devices
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OpenAI gives Codex reusable cloud environments that work across devices
OpenAI is expanding Codex with reusable cloud development environments, a revamped CLI with voice controls, new code review tools and a security-focused product for scanning repositories and preparing fixes.
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 29/09/2026
OpenAI launches GPT-6.1 Sol, says it nearly matches GPT-6 Astra and costs less
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OpenAI launches GPT-6.1 Sol, says it nearly matches GPT-6 Astra and costs less
OpenAI says GPT-6.1 Sol delivers significant improvements over GPT-6 Sol across complex professional tasks, including code writing and debugging, document understanding, and executing multi-step business workflows.
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 29/09/2026
OpenAI expands ChatGPT’s plugins with app-like interfaces and automations
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OpenAI expands ChatGPT’s plugins with app-like interfaces and automations
OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT plugins with dedicated sidebar homes, interactive panels, file viewers, improved discovery, and support for automations.
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 29/09/2026
Can a chatbot fix the government maze? The White House is about to find out
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Can a chatbot fix the government maze? The White House is about to find out
America.gov is intended to simplify the process of navigating government bureaucracy, but language models are imperfect and remain prone to hallucinations, which could cause new issues.
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 29/09/2026
Instinct founder said more than 50% of transactions on the platform are travel-related
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Instinct founder said more than 50% of transactions on the platform are travel-related
Instinct founder said that the platform is growing 10% day-by-day
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 29/09/2026
After losing his voice to cancer, this founder is building “glasses for voice”
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After losing his voice to cancer, this founder is building “glasses for voice”
Uhura Bionics, a TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Battlefield 200, wants to replace flat, robotics voice devices with one that carries emotions.
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 29/09/2026
Oura shelves its $2.2B IPO citing ‘uncertainty’ in the market
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Oura shelves its $2.2B IPO citing ‘uncertainty’ in the market
The postponement of the IPO will delay some of the company's plans for its proceeds from the IPO, as well as those of its shareholders.
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 29/09/2026
With Dazzle, Marissa Mayer bets your camera roll has more info on your life than your inbox
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With Dazzle, Marissa Mayer bets your camera roll has more info on your life than your inbox
The former Yahoo CEO is introducing a new AI personal assistant based entirely on your photos.
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 29/09/2026
Meta is expanding its AI agent Muse to small businesses
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Meta is expanding its AI agent Muse to small businesses
The tech giant says the agent can help owners run their business and find new customers.
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 29/09/2026
Still running iOS 26? Update your iPhones, iPads and Macs for this urgent security fix
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Still running iOS 26? Update your iPhones, iPads and Macs for this urgent security fix
Apple says the bug was used to attack "specific targeted individuals" running iOS 26, which the majority of Apple customers are still using.
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 29/09/2026
Fireflies adds dictation to its desktop notetaking apps
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Fireflies adds dictation to its desktop notetaking apps
Fireflies said that it won't charge extra for the new dictation feature, which can be used with any desktop app.
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 29/09/2026
OpenAI apologizes to Australia after its AI agents breached government sites
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OpenAI apologizes to Australia after its AI agents breached government sites
The company also detailed how some of those breaches had happened, and outlined additional measures it is taking to assess the impact of the events.
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 29/09/2026
Reco raises $55M as AI agent security startups crowd the market
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Reco raises $55M as AI agent security startups crowd the market
The round builds on a $30 million fundraise in February, taking the company's total funding to $140 million.
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 29/09/2026
Protego Ventures closes debut $125 million fund for Israeli defense tech
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Protego Ventures closes debut $125 million fund for Israeli defense tech
Protego Ventures, the first and largest dedicated defense tech VC in Israel, just completed its final $125 million closing, TechCrunch learned exclusively.
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 29/09/2026
Ex-Tesla team raises $12.5M to put supply chains on autopilot
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Ex-Tesla team raises $12.5M to put supply chains on autopilot
Atomic's agentic supply chain software is now being used by companies like DoorDash and HelloFresh.
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 29/09/2026
Anthropic’s prospectus details losses, growth, and, yes, a warning that its AI could end humanity
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Anthropic’s prospectus details losses, growth, and, yes, a warning that its AI could end humanity
In its prospectus, Anthropic just told investors it's losing tens of billions of dollars a year, but also growing like crazy, and — oh yeah — its own AI might pose an existential risk to humanity.
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 29/09/2026
Peak XV ups Surge seed investment ceiling to $5M, unveils 18-startup cohort
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Peak XV ups Surge seed investment ceiling to $5M, unveils 18-startup cohort
Thirteen of the 18 startups in Peak XV’s latest Surge cohort are targeting global markets, while more than half are based in India.
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