Topic: business models
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SKY Perfect Upgrades Playout-to-Delivery with Harmonic
SKY Perfect JSAT has partnered with Harmonic to upgrade its broadcast infrastructure using Harmonic's software-based XOS Advanced Media Processor, aiming to improve video quality and explore new revenue opportunities. The collaboration leverages Harmonic's cloud-native technology, which integrate...
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Sierra CEO: Why the AI Boom Echoes the Dotcom Era
The current AI investment surge resembles the dot-com boom, with potential for both failures and transformative successes like Amazon or Google. Sierra, led by Bret Taylor, uses outcome-based pricing for AI customer service agents, focusing on voice interactions for natural, effective support. Ta...
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OpenAI's AI Search Breakthrough: What It Means For The Future
OpenAI's ChatGPT is rapidly transitioning from niche tool to mainstream adoption, with projections suggesting it could reach over 1 billion weekly users by late 2025 or 2026, significantly impacting search marketing strategies. User behavior has shifted dramatically, with information-seeking quer...
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Dumbphones Get Smarter: A New Option for Disillusioned Users
The growing stress from smartphone overuse is driving a resurgence of "dumbphones," which offer a simpler, less distracting alternative for communication. People adopt these devices for reasons like digital detox, mental wellbeing, privacy, and managing screen time, forming communities to share a...
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FTC Demands AI Firms Disclose Chatbot Risks to Children
The FTC has issued a formal demand to seven major AI companies, including OpenAI and Meta, to disclose how their chatbots affect the safety and well-being of children and teenagers. This action follows tragic incidents where teens reportedly engaged in harmful conversations with AI, prompting bip...
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Vibe-Coding Startup Anything Hits $100M Valuation After $2M ARR Launch
Vibe coding, which uses AI tools to build applications via simple prompts, is rapidly growing, with companies like Lovable and Replit achieving massive revenue increases in under a year. Despite their success, these platforms often struggle to help users launch fully functional, production-ready ...
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