Topic: strategic priorities

  • SoftBank Bets $5.4 Billion on AI-Powered Robotics

    SoftBank Bets $5.4 Billion on AI-Powered Robotics

    SoftBank is investing $5.4 billion to acquire ABB's robotics division, marking a major return to robotics and expanding its automated systems portfolio despite past setbacks like the Pepper robot. The acquisition strengthens SoftBank's position in industrial robotics and aligns with founder Masay...

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  • Reddit's AI Search Boosts Answers by 5X

    Reddit's AI Search Boosts Answers by 5X

    Reddit is enhancing its search functionality with AI, notably through Reddit Answers, which now has 6 million weekly users, a fivefold increase from last quarter. CEO Steve Huffman prioritizes search as a strategic focus, leveraging Reddit’s human-generated discussions to differentiate it from...

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  • Rebecca Blumenstein Takes on Expanded Role in NBC News Executive Shake-Up

    Rebecca Blumenstein Takes on Expanded Role in NBC News Executive Shake-Up

    Rebecca Blumenstein now oversees "NBC Nightly News" and NBC News Now, consolidating leadership under two executives to enhance editorial supervision across platforms. The reorganization aims to strengthen a "story-centric" model, synchronizing broadcast, streaming, digital, and audio newsrooms to...

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  • AI vs. GEO vs. SEO: What's the Real Name for Search Optimization?

    AI vs. GEO vs. SEO: What's the Real Name for Search Optimization?

    The search industry is rapidly evolving with AI, but there's no consensus on terminology, with terms like AI search optimization and generative engine optimization being used. Leadership interest in AI search is high, with 91% of organizations being asked about it, and 75% of initiatives are led ...

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  • LockThreat Appoints Gautam Vyas as COO to Drive Next Growth Phase

    LockThreat Appoints Gautam Vyas as COO to Drive Next Growth Phase

    LockThreat has appointed Gautam Vyas as its new Chief Operating Officer to drive operational execution and support the company's expansion into a market leader in AI-powered GRC software. Vyas will oversee aligning strategic goals across departments, focusing on growth initiatives, product develo...

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  • Extreme Networks Launches AI Service Agent, Hosts AI Summit

    Extreme Networks Launches AI Service Agent, Hosts AI Summit

    Extreme Networks has expanded its AI capabilities by launching an AI Service Agent for its platform customers, scheduling an AI Summit, and promoting its CTO to lead AI initiatives, emphasizing a commitment to intelligent automation in enterprise networking. The new AI Service Agent automates net...

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