Google Maps Becomes More Like a Search Engine with AI Features

Ahrefs Shocking Report: Google AI Snapshot Causes 34.5% Drop in Website Click-Through Rates

Ahrefs, a leading SEO tool provider, recently released a study revealing a significant negative impact of Google's AI Snapshot feature on search engine results page (SERP) click-through rates. The study shows an average CTR drop of 34.5% for keywords where the AI Snapshot appeared. The research analyzed 300,000 keywords from Ahrefs' Keywords Explorer database, with half triggering the AI Snapshot and half not. By comparing data from March 2024 (when AI...

LinkedIn's COO Shares Insights on Effectively Using AI in the Workplace

In today's increasingly prevalent AI landscape, LinkedIn's Chief Operating Officer, Dan Shapero, actively integrates these new tools into his daily work. He highlights AI's significant potential for boosting productivity, particularly in areas such as meeting preparation, rapid knowledge acquisition, and information summarization. However, he emphasizes that AI cannot replace human judgment in recruitment and decision-making processes. Shapero encourages business leaders to proactively embrace AI technology to meet future challenges.

OpenAI Launches Flex Processing API for Lower-Cost AI Applications

To address the increasingly competitive AI market, OpenAI recently introduced a new API called Flex Processing. This new option allows users to utilize AI models at a lower cost, although with some trade-offs in response speed and availability. Flex Processing is designed to support lower-priority and non-production tasks such as model evaluation, data enrichment, and asynchronous workloads. Specifically, Flex Processing offers significantly reduced costs. For example, when using the o3 model, Flex Processing's price is...

Israeli Startup Brandlight Secures $5.7M to Help Brands Stand Out in the Age of AI Search

In today's generative AI-driven world, how brands perform in machine-generated search results is increasingly crucial. Israeli startup Brandlight recently announced a $5.7 million funding round to help businesses effectively influence how AI models perceive and represent their brands. Founded by CEO Imri Marcus, CTO Dvir Dvash, and COO Uri Gafni, the company attracted Cardumen Capital upon launch.

Haisnap: Empowering Beginners to Build AI Applications with Ease

The rise of artificial intelligence is democratizing application development. Recently, AIbase learned from social media about the launch of Haisnap, a new AI application development tool gaining significant attention for its user-friendly interface and powerful features. Designed for users with no prior coding experience, Haisnap allows users to generate directly accessible web applications simply by describing their needs. It also provides the option to download the complete source code. This in-depth AIbase report explores the unique appeal and market potential of this innovative tool. Haisnap

Tencent Cloud's Large Model Knowledge Engine Upgrades MCP Protocol, Ushering in a New Era for AI Applications

Netflix Launches New AI Search Engine Powered by OpenAI

Alibaba International's Major Recruitment Drive for AI Talent: 80% of Positions Focused on Artificial Intelligence

Alibaba International has announced a significant increase in its recruitment efforts for Artificial Intelligence (AI) talent in its 2026 campus recruitment drive. Their official website indicates that AI-related positions account for 80% of this year's openings. This recruitment covers several key areas, including AI algorithms, research and development, and AI product management. This recruitment initiative is closely tied to Alibaba International's ongoing investment in the field of artificial intelligence. As a business group under Alibaba focusing on overseas e-commerce, Alibaba International has demonstrated significant achievements in technological innovation, successfully launching the world's first...

AI Search Engine Company Perplexity Surpasses $100 Million in Annual Revenue

Perplexity, an AI-powered search engine startup, recently announced that its annual revenue has surpassed $100 million. CEO Aravind Srinivas shared the news on LinkedIn, stating that Perplexity Pro reached this milestone after only 20 months and grew 6.3x in the past year, despite remaining "highly unmonetized." Image note: Image generated by AI, image licensing provided by Mid.

Anthropic Shifts Focus to Enterprise Customers, Seeking New Revenue Streams

AI startup Anthropic recently announced it will be focusing on enterprise customers to find new revenue streams. Product lead Mike Krieger revealed that Anthropic is preparing to launch a suite of new features targeted at the enterprise market, expected to cater to the specific AI application needs of large corporations. With the rapid advancement of AI technology, more and more businesses are recognizing the potential of AI to improve efficiency and drive innovation.