The CEO Who Ignored the Haters and Grew Revenue 75%
For eight years, Mahsam Raza felt compelled to defend his work against every critic. When he finally stopped, his business exploded. Here’s how filtering out the noise led to massive growth.
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South Korea’s AI startups are struggling to survive
South Korea’s ambition to be an AI leader faces a harsh reality check. A new study reveals that AI startups there have a dismal 56.2% survival rate past three years, heavily propped up by government money.
The IT Company Taking a Chill Pill on AI Hype
While everyone else is in an AI frenzy, one managed services provider is deliberately slowing down. Data Intensity’s leadership is advocating for a measured, use-case-driven approach to AI within its own teams.
Trump’s Nvidia Deal Lifts Stocks, But the Fed Looms Large
Stock futures ticked higher Monday night after former President Trump announced a deal allowing Nvidia to sell its H200 chips to approved customers in China, with 25% of sales going to the U.S. government. The move gave Nvidia shares a 2.2% after-hours boost. Now, trader focus shifts entirely to the
Cursor’s AI Handles 80% of Its Own Support Tickets, CEO Says
Cursor’s CEO says the company has automated 80% of its internal support tickets with AI. The $29.3 billion startup also uses AI for company-wide communications. Research on its coding assistant shows senior developers might be getting more value than juniors.
Microsoft’s Office 2024 vs. 365 Doc Makes the Choice Clearer
Microsoft has quietly published updated guidance clarifying the differences between Office 2024 and Microsoft 365. The key trade-off is perpetual license vs. ongoing updates and AI features. The document highlights a notable limitation for family plans.
Square’s product chief on AI, Bitcoin, and the end of the penny
Square’s head of product explains how Block’s functional reorganization is fueling its AI push. He also makes the case for Bitcoin payments and reveals the company moves 16.7 million pennies weekly.
AI’s Big Week: Code Reds, Billions, and a Star-Studded Summit
The AI world is in overdrive as Fortune’s Brainstorm AI conference begins in San Francisco. Key players from OpenAI, Databricks, and the red-hot Cursor are gathering, all against a backdrop of shocking valuations and urgent internal missions. It’s the must-watch event of a chaotic cycle.
Apple’s Chip Boss Johny Srouji Might Be Headed for the Exit
According to a report from Bloomberg, Apple’s senior vice president of hardware technologies, Johny Srouji, is contemplating a departure. This would mark the fifth high-profile executive exit at Apple in a very short period, as the company undergoes a major reorganization.
Lawmakers Keep Pressuring Apple Over ICE-Tracking Apps
The House Committee on Homeland Security is pressing Apple and Google for specifics on their policies to block apps that track immigration officers. This follows Apple’s removal of the ICEBlock app in October after pressure from the U.S. Attorney General. A briefing has been requested by December 12