Ai Search news and trends

Report: AI Search Company Perplexity Aims to Raise $500 Million
artificial intelligence // October 20, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) search company Perplexity is reportedly looking to raise about $500 million in a new funding round that would value it at $8 billion. The company has mentioned these figures in talks with investors, though the terms could change and the funding might...

AI Firm Perplexity Reportedly Plans New Advertising Model
artificial intelligence // September 22, 2024

Perplexity is reportedly planning a new advertising model for its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered search engine. As such, the company — in a bid to take on Google in the digital ad market — is in talks with brands such as Nike and Marriott, the Financial...

Microsoft Places OpenAI on List of AI/Search Rivals
artificial intelligence // August 01, 2024

Microsoft and artificial intelligence (AI) startup OpenAI are often referred to as partners. Now, they’re also rivals. The tech giant has added OpenAI to its list of competitors, according to a Thursday (Aug. 1) report by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), citing Microsoft’s fiscal 2024...

AI Integration Drives Revenue Streams for Tech Giants
artificial intelligence // July 31, 2024

Major technology companies are embedding artificial intelligence (AI) into their core products and services, creating new revenue opportunities and enhancing user experiences. Integrating AI across various sectors marks a shift in how companies monetize technology and engage with users. From search engines and productivity tools...

Interviews & Exclusives
AI Turns Streaming Video Search Into Churn-Reducing Conversations

May 16, 2024
Streaming platforms have transformed the content and digital entertainment landscape. Platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and many others all offer subscribers access to thousands of movies, TV shows, documentaries and other forms of entertainment. While this abundance of options might seem like a good thing, it can overwhelm users and make it difficult […]

Say Hello to Astra: Google Launches AI-Boosted Searches and a Smart Voice Assistant

May 15, 2024
Google unveiled a range of artificial intelligence (AI) advancements at its annual developer conference Tuesday (May 14), including more sophisticated analysis powered by Gemini, smarter assistants like Astra, and an...

Quick Reads
AI Startup Perplexity Set to Reach $9 Billion Valuation

November 05, 2024
Perplexity, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered search engine, is set to triple its valuation from a few months ago following its latest funding round. The company is due to raise $500 million in its fourth funding round this year, according to a Tuesday (Nov. 5) report from The Wall Street Journal, which cited people familiar with […]

Report: AI Search Company Perplexity Aims to Raise $500 Million

October 20, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) search company Perplexity is reportedly looking to raise about $500 million in a new funding round that would value it at $8 billion. The company has mentioned...

AI Firm Perplexity Reportedly Plans New Advertising Model

September 22, 2024
Perplexity is reportedly planning a new advertising model for its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered search engine. As such, the company — in a bid to take on Google in the digital...

Microsoft Places OpenAI on List of AI/Search Rivals

August 01, 2024
Microsoft and artificial intelligence (AI) startup OpenAI are often referred to as partners. Now, they’re also rivals. The tech giant has added OpenAI to its list of competitors, according to...