Author: Andrew
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I just saw Google turn Search into a Pinterest rival—and there’s a bigger play
Google added an Images tab to its mobile Search app, a personalized visual feed. Here’s why it matters for engagement, SEO, and ads—and what to do now.
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I just heard Harvey jumped to an $8B valuation—here’s the risky ‘multiplayer’ bet that could decide
Harvey hit $100M ARR at an $8B valuation. Its secure, cross‑firm “multiplayer” legal AI could unlock enterprise ROI—or trigger compliance headaches.
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I just saw Apple tighten rule 5.1.2(i)—share data with AI without consent and you’re out
Apple now requires explicit consent before apps share personal data with third‑party AI. Here’s what leaders must fix fast to avoid App Store rejections.
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I just saw Germany hit Google with €572M—here’s the risk execs aren’t pricing in
A Berlin court ordered Google to pay €572M for self‑preferencing in price comparison. This isn’t just a fine—it opens the door to more EU claims and…
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I just saw ChatGPT roll out group chats in Japan & Korea—useful, but the privacy caveat worries me
OpenAI is piloting ChatGPT group chats in four countries. Here’s what actually changes for teams, the privacy/metering catch, and how to run a safe pilot.
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I just saw WhatsApp open EU chats to BirdyChat and Haiket—big win, but I’m watching one risk
WhatsApp’s EU rollout lets opted‑in users message BirdyChat and Haiket with E2EE. Mobile‑only, groups later. Here’s what changes—and the key risk to watch.
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I just watched Pine Labs pop 14% to a $3.3B cap—there’s one number execs shouldn’t ignore
Pine Labs’ $440M IPO closed up 14% at ₹252. I break down revenue mix, thin profits, expansion bets, and what enterprise buyers should do next.
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Sam Altman-backed Exowatt just raised $50M—I’m intrigued by 1¢/kWh solar, but the math worries me
Exowatt adds $50M to scale modular solar-thermal ‘P3’ units for 24/7 power. Big upside for AI data centers, but land, reliability, and unit economics need…
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I just watched beehiiv morph into a “creator OS”—AI sites and zero fees, but there’s a catch
Beehiiv now bundles AI websites, podcasts, analytics, ads, and commerce with no platform cut. Here’s what changes for creators—and the risks to plan for.
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I just saw Milestone raise $10M to prove Copilot ROI—but there’s a catch execs can’t ignore
Milestone links GenAI tool usage to engineering outcomes. Here’s why its $10M raise matters for ROI, governance, and what to check before buying.