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14 articles

Fish Audio gives its voice AI away, and charges for the latency

Fish Audio, a Palo Alto voice AI startup, has raised $52 million in a seed round by offering its best models for free and charging for latency and integration services.

Jul 2932

tech

YouTube clarifies policies around AI slop and upsetting videos

YouTube has updated its monetization policies to clarify what constitutes AI-generated content ineligible for ad revenue, aiming to combat misleading and offensive material.

Jul 2037

Microsoft heads into Build with AI everywhere and a paying-customer problem

Microsoft’s Build conference opens with a wave of AI tooling, but the company faces a pressing challenge: low paid subscription rates for Copilot. The company must balance innovation with monetization as it pushes AI into every corner of its products.

Jun 268

tech

Figma’s numbers say AI is a tailwind. Its stock price says the market isn’t sure.

Figma's Q1 earnings show strong AI integration and monetization, but investor confidence remains shaky amid intense market competition.

May 14100

Testing ads in ChatGPT

OpenAI begins testing advertisements in ChatGPT to support free access, emphasizing clear labeling, answer independence, and strong privacy protections.

May 973

business

Duolingo beat every estimate Wall Street had. Then it told investors it was going to slow down on purpose. The stock dropped 14 per cent.

Duolingo exceeded Wall Street expectations in Q1 2026, but its decision to slow growth intentionally caused a 14% stock drop. The company is prioritizing user experience and AI integration over rapid expansion.

May 578

tools

Beehiiv rolls out new creator tools, including webinars and customizable paywalls

Beehiiv expands beyond newsletter functionality with new webinar features and customizable paywalls, positioning itself as a comprehensive creator platform.

Apr 2397

business

WhatsApp is testing a paid subscription at EUR 2.49 per month as Meta rolls out premium tiers across its apps

WhatsApp is testing a paid subscription called WhatsApp Plus at EUR 2.49 per month, offering cosmetic upgrades like chat themes and custom icons. This follows Instagram Plus, signaling Meta’s strategy to monetize its platforms through premium tiers.

Apr 2097

This Startup Wants You to Pay Up to Talk With AI Versions of Human Experts

Startup Onix is launching a 'Substack of bots' platform where digital twins of health and wellness influencers offer 24/7 advice and potentially promote products. The service represents a new approach to influencer monetization using AI technology.

Apr 10101

The AI industry’s race for profits is now existential

The AI industry faces a critical juncture where companies must quickly demonstrate profitability to avoid market collapse. Major players like Anthropic and OpenAI are under pressure to monetize their technologies while maintaining competitive advantage.

Apr 9124

tech

Pickmybrain raises $2.1M pre-seed to let experts monetise their knowledge through AI “Digital Brains”

Pickmybrain has raised $2.1 million in pre-seed funding to expand its platform that allows experts to monetize their knowledge through AI-powered 'Digital Brains.'

Apr 1152

I Asked ChatGPT 500 Questions. Here Are the Ads I Saw Most Often

A researcher who asked ChatGPT 500 questions discovered that advertisements are increasingly appearing within the platform's free tier, raising questions about user experience and AI monetization.

Mar 27154