Quora, the popular Q&A platform, has introduced a new AI tool called Poe that enables interactive conversations with AI-driven bots. This tool provides instant answers and aims to support the growth of AI-driven interactions on Quora. To further incentivize bot creators, Quora has launched a monetization program that allows them to establish and receive a per-message fee. This move capitalizes on the demand for intelligent conversational agents and aims to encourage the development of more AI-powered bots on the platform [bd008a8a].
In a similar vein, Zora, an NFT-based social network platform, is expanding into the artificial intelligence market. Zora aims to bring AI onto blockchains and create a platform that allows creators to use AI to mint on its platform. The Zora Network, built on top of the layer-2 blockchain Optimism, has seen significant success with over $300 million in secondary sales since its founding in 2020. Zora believes that blockchains can help verify and authenticate creations, and sees an opportunity for AI to benefit from the narrative around verification and authentication. The platform splits the payouts for AI creators in half automatically, providing a novel way for AI model makers to earn money [5e2eba82].
Alaya AI has recently made waves in the blockchain industry with the successful launch of its OPBNB platform. The platform has already attracted over 10,000 users and facilitated nearly 100,000 interactions. OPBNB is a cutting-edge blockchain platform designed to elevate user experience and foster social interaction. The Alaya AI team is committed to enhancing platform functionalities and user experience through increased investment efforts. The launch of OPBNB marks the beginning of a new era in blockchain-powered social interaction [2b6cdb5f].
AsqMe, the Q&A engagement platform for creators, has launched a new AI-enabled inbox that allows creators to aggregate, answer, and monetize audience questions. The platform helps creators prioritize and answer questions at scale, saving them time and creating new revenue streams. Only 30% of creators currently monetize audience questions, and AsqMe aims to change that by providing a seamless way to collect and answer questions from social channels. The platform also offers features like translation of foreign language questions, draft answers for quick inspiration, and the ability to attach videos and images. Creators can charge per answer, accept tips, or provide answers for free, and AsqMe guarantees payment when questions are answered within 24 hours. The platform has already paid out thousands of dollars to creators and has seen a 453% growth in payments over the last three quarters [53c4fec2].
Subscription management company Zuora has announced its acquisition of Sub(x), an AI solution for media and publishing firms. The acquisition will enable Zuora to enhance its subscriber intelligence capabilities by turning its paywall offering into an AI-powered paywall solution. Sub(x)'s AI uses reinforcement learning powered by first-party data to optimize conversion without the need for manual testing and experimentation, reducing time and costs by up to 90%. This acquisition comes after reports that Zuora was considering a sale and other options following interest from potential acquirers [f863517d].
Subex, a leading global provider of AI-powered solutions for the telecommunications industry, has been recognized in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for AI in CSP Customer and Business Operations report. The recognition highlights Subex's commitment to delivering innovative AI solutions for Communication Service Providers (CSPs). Subex has been at the forefront of AI innovation in the telecommunications industry, providing solutions for fraud detection, customer churn prediction, network optimization, and revenue assurance. The company empowers CSPs to make data-driven decisions and achieve significant improvements in overall business performance. Subex's inclusion in the Magic Quadrant underscores its position as a key player in the AI landscape for CSPs. The company is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of AI innovation within the CSP domain and continuously developing new solutions to navigate the evolving landscape and achieve sustainable growth [9903f341].
Flytxt, a leading provider of AI SaaS solutions, has also been included as a niche player in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for AI in CSP Customer and Business Operations report. The company's AI solutions help CSPs optimize decisions and actions across customer engagement contexts, such as marketing, customer care, and product management. Flytxt's AI for CX solutions offer superior accuracy, efficiency, user trust, and faster time to value compared to generic or custom AI solutions. Over 75 CSPs currently leverage Flytxt's solutions to improve customer experience and maximize customer lifetime value [5ac25d32].
In an interview with Dietrich Zeledon, CEO of Co_Underscore, he shares insights on the future of AI consulting. The interview took place on June 26, 2024 in Miami [62285deb]. Co_Underscore is a company specializing in AI consulting. Zeledon discusses various topics related to AI consulting and its future prospects [62285deb].