Topic: ai monetization

  • Koah Secures $5M to Integrate Ads into AI Applications

    Koah Secures $5M to Integrate Ads into AI Applications

    Monetizing AI applications is challenging, especially in global markets where subscription models are often impractical, leading Koah to introduce ads within AI-driven conversations as a scalable solution. Koah has secured $5 million in seed funding to embed contextual ads in niche and internatio...

    Read More »
  • Top 9 Startups from YC Demo Day You Need to Know

    Top 9 Startups from YC Demo Day You Need to Know

    Y Combinator's Summer 2025 Demo Day featured over 160 startups, with a strong focus on AI agents and infrastructure rather than just AI features. Notable companies include Autumn, which simplifies billing for AI firms, and Dedalus Labs, which automates AI agent deployment for developers. Other st...

    Read More »
  • FTC Probes OpenAI, Meta Over AI Safety for Kids

    FTC Probes OpenAI, Meta Over AI Safety for Kids

    The FTC is investigating seven major tech firms to assess how their AI companion tools impact the safety and well-being of children and teenagers. Concerns include inadequate risk assessments, insufficient safeguards, and incidents where AI chatbots have allegedly encouraged harmful behavior amon...

    Read More »
  • Hao Sang of OpenAI to Speak at AI Sessions June 5

    Hao Sang of OpenAI to Speak at AI Sessions June 5

    The AI landscape is full of potential, but startups face challenges in turning AI tools into viable products, as highlighted by Hao Sang from OpenAI at TechCrunch Sessions: AI. Hao Sang will share insights on building sustainable AI businesses, covering traction, cost balance, and avoiding pitfal...

    Read More »