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Former Slack CEO Denise Dresser will lead OpenAI’s global revenue operations.
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OpenAI names Denise Dresser chief revenue officer
Denise Dresser has been appointed as the chief revenue officer for OpenAI. She will oversee the company’s global revenue operations. Read the full story
Claude Code is coming to Slack. Here's what developers need to know
Claude Code is being introduced to Slack, allowing developers to manage coding tasks directly from chat threads. This integration aims to enhance coding productivity within the platform. Read the full story
OpenAI co-founds Agentic AI Foundation
OpenAI has established the Agentic AI Foundation to promote agent interoperability. This foundation will be hosted under the Linux Foundation umbrella. Read the full story
More from today
GigaTIME AI tool advances cancer research
Microsoft Research’s GigaTIME tool is enhancing cancer research by converting pathology slides into detailed digital maps. Read the full story
Facebook simplifies Feed, search and content creation
Facebook is redesigning key app components to improve user experience and accessibility of posts. Read the full story
Sneaky Sasquatch comes to Apple stores
Apple will host Sneaky Sasquatch events at numerous locations this holiday season. Read the full story
Microsoft commits $17.5bn to India's AI push
The investment will focus on building AI infrastructure and capabilities in India. Read the full story
Microsoft highlights agentic business applications at Convergence 2025
At Convergence 2025, Microsoft showcased updates on agentic business applications. Read the full story
Perplexity partners with Cristiano Ronaldo
Perplexity has partnered with Cristiano Ronaldo to launch a dedicated content hub. Read the full story
Pentagon has picked Google’s Gemini for its AI push. Here’s what it means
The Pentagon is adapting Google's Gemini AI system for its workforce, impacting three million personnel. Read the full story
YouTube urges targeted regulation for teen safety
YouTube is advocating against blanket age-based account bans, which it argues can be counterproductive. Read the full story
Spotify to roll out music video service to Premium users
Premium users in the U.S. and Canada will soon access Spotify’s new music video service. Read the full story
OpenAI launches first ChatGPT certification courses
OpenAI is launching certification courses aimed at training users in ChatGPT applications. Read the full story
TikTok Shop partners with ReBound for customer returns
TikTok Shop is integrating ReBound’s returns management for improved customer service. Read the full story
Heineken and LÕK unveil paddle-plus-bottle-opener mashup
Heineken has released a special edition padel collection featuring a bottle opener in the racket design. Read the full story
Bezos Earth Fund commits $24.5 million to Eastern Pacific
The Bezos Earth Fund's grants will support conservation and monitoring efforts in four countries. Read the full story
Gumtree is adding delivery management in-platform via ShipStation
Gumtree has partnered with ShipStation for integrated delivery management in its marketplace. Read the full story
Virgin Atlantic showcases AI use across its travel operations
Virgin Atlantic is implementing AI tools to enhance customer service and operational efficiency. Read the full story
Apple TV scores 14 Golden Globe nominations
Apple TV received 14 nominations, showcasing its strong performance for the upcoming Golden Globe Awards. Read the full story
Tether collabs with HoneyCoin to expand stablecoin use in Africa
The collaboration aims to enable USD₮ payments in African commerce through HoneyCoin. Read the full story
Google's Doppl launches 'shoppable' feed to its AI fashion app
Doppl is introducing a feed that recommends outfits and links to clothing retailers. Read the full story
Tekpon acquires The Next Web from the FT
Tekpon has acquired 'The Next Web' from the Financial Times, expanding its media footprint. Read the full story
Glean is seeing a sharp rise in enterprise AI adoption
Glean reports significant growth in enterprise AI, doubling its annual recurring revenue. Read the full story
Deepgram expands Nova-3 with 10 languages and keyterm prompting
Deepgram has added ten languages to its AI platform, enhancing speech recognition capabilities. Read the full story
Bybit signals institutional push after UAE VAPO licence
Bybit is positioning itself for institutional markets following its full UAE VAPO licence. Read the full story
OpenAI collabs with T-Mobile parent for new smartphone AI experiences
OpenAI is partnering with T-Mobile's parent to deliver new AI features across Europe. Read the full story
Prime Video counts seven Golden Globe nominations
Prime Video is nominated for seven Golden Globes, with the awards ceremony set for January. Read the full story
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