Tag: business

Palantir's CEO argues that token-based pricing reveals lack of confidence in outcome delivery, and companies should consider carefully how deeply they integrate closed AI platforms into core workflows. This challenges the current pricing paradigm and highlights platform risk.

Audited 2025 numbers for OpenAI reportedly verified by Financial Times: $13.07B revenue (3x growth), but $38.5B net loss with $34B total costs. Operating loss hit $20.92B, raising questions about the sustainability of current AI business models.

Freelancer shares lessons from building $75K AI automation business, starting with simple Zapier+GPT lead follow-up automation ($2,500, built over weekend). Reduces response time from 14 hours to <3 minutes, leading to referrals and business growth.

China's National Development and Reform Commission blocked Meta's $2 billion acquisition of the Manus project, citing foreign investment security review. While the details are sparse, this represents another data point in the ongoing geopolitical tension around AI development and strategic technology acquisitions.

Internal controversy at Palantir after the company posted a manifesto reducing CEO Alex Karp's book to 22 points, including suggesting the US should consider reinstating the draft. Employees are discussing concerns about the company's direction, with critics calling the manifesto fascist. This reflects broader tensions about AI companies' political engagement.