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Lucas Ropek is an author at TechCrunch.
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Jan 2026 — Oct 2026
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Lucas Ropek as author
This is for the speed addicts
TechCrunchnewspositiveFeb 13, 2026
OpenAI launched GPT-5.3-Codex-Spark, a lightweight coding tool powered by Cerebras' Wafer Scale Engine 3 chip, as the first milestone of a $10 billion multi-year partnership focused on delivering extremely low-latency inference.
“Author of "This is for the speed addicts"”
AI Chips/HardwareAI ProductsFoundation ModelsAI Infrastructure
The Free Era of ChatGPT Just Blinked
OpenAInewsneutralJan 19, 2026
OpenAI announced it will begin testing targeted ads on ChatGPT's free and Go tier accounts in the U.S. while keeping premium paid tiers ad-free, framing ads as necessary to sustain free access while generating revenue.
“Author of "The Free Era of ChatGPT Just Blinked" in OpenAI”
Generative AIAI ProductsAI Business Models
Microsoft Promises Your Power Bill Won't Pay for AI
TechCrunchnewscautiousJan 14, 2026
Microsoft pledges to cover its own electricity costs for AI data centers to prevent burden on local residential customers, responding to intense community backlash against data center expansion.
“Author of "Microsoft Promises Your Power Bill Won't Pay for AI"”
AI InfrastructureAI RegulationAI in Energy/SustainabilityAI Governance
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Nscale and Anthropic are reportedly in talks for yet another $45B compute deal
TechCrunchmixedOct 20, 2026
“Author reporting on Anthropic and Nscale's new $45 billion compute deal negotiations.”
OpenAI Launches ChatGPT 'Intelligent UI' Alongside GPT-6
TechCrunchpositiveOct 8, 2026
“Ropek reported on OpenAI's launch of ChatGPT 'Intelligent UI' alongside GPT-6 with interactive visual elements.”
OpenAI launches Dots to rival Muse and Space to rival with Microsoft office suite
TechCrunchpositiveSep 30, 2026
“Author of the article about OpenAI's launch of Dots, an AI agent product.”
Opaque recurrence, and other AI terms that you should probably know
TechCrunchcautiousSep 9, 2026
“Co-author of AI glossary article explaining technical terms and concepts in artificial intelligence.”
AI compute startup Nscale seeks $3.5 billion ahead of its IPO
TechCrunchpositiveSep 7, 2026
“Byline author reporting on Nscale's $3.5 billion funding round ahead of IPO.”
OpenAI's Data Center Chief Is Out, Adding to a Long List of Exits
TechCrunchnegativeAug 26, 2026
“Reported on Chris Malone's departure from OpenAI and broader executive turnover at the company in 2026.”
Brad Lightcap, OpenAI's longtime COO, is leaving to 'start something new'
TechCrunchneutralAug 12, 2026
“Wrote the article about Brad Lightcap leaving OpenAI.”
OpenAI's first device could bring ChatGPT into your home
BloombergpositiveJul 16, 2026
“Reported on OpenAI's first hardware device, a screenless ChatGPT smart speaker in development.”
Anthropic Exploring a Samsung Chip Partnership
TechCrunchcautiousJul 3, 2026
“Author reporting on Anthropic's Samsung chip partnership exploration and custom AI chip strategy.”
White House Asks OpenAI to Slow Roll New Model Release
TechCrunchcautiousJun 26, 2026
“Reported on Trump administration's request for OpenAI to delay GPT-5.6 public release.”
The bundle war
TechCrunchcautiousJun 11, 2026
“Reported on Google's price reduction for Google AI Plus and the emerging AI subscription price war between major providers.”
Florida sues OpenAI, Sam Altman in first-of-its-kind lawsuit over violent incidents
TechCrunchnegativeJun 4, 2026
“Journalist reporting on Florida's lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman over ChatGPT's alleged links to violent incidents.”
Claude Mythos Unleashed for Cybersecurity Only
TechCrunchcautiousApr 9, 2026
“Reported on Anthropic's Mythos frontier model being released exclusively for cybersecurity through Project Glasswing.”
Slack is done being just a chat app
TechCrunchpositiveApr 2, 2026
“Lucas is a senior writer at TechCrunch covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, and startups.”
Anthropic wins injunction against Trump administration
SubstackpositiveMar 29, 2026
“Journalist who wrote TechCrunch article on Anthropic injunction victory against Trump administration.”