ChatGPT Hits 15.5 Million Subscribers
ChatGPT now boasts 15.5 million paid subscribers, showing a significant surge of over 4 million since September. While subscribers account for about 5% of total users, OpenAI's revenue from subscriptions has risen, with Pro subscriptions outpacing Enterprise offerings. A substantial increase in API revenue has also been noted, growing sevenfold despite price cuts. Currently, projections estimate annual revenue at $3.4 billion, amidst discussions for a $40 billion investment round valuing the company at $260 billion, reflecting a 73% rise since October 2024.
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Major Moves in Tech and AI
🔹Avito acquires two advertising services: AdRiver and Soloway; no deal amount disclosed but estimates range from 0.5-2.5 billion rubles. More on this from RBC.
🔹Perplexity raises $500M at a $9B valuation. The AI startup specializes in delivering prompt answers to users. Previous valuation was at $3B; read more on Bloomberg.
🔹 Formerly known as TuSimple, the self-driving truck company rebrands to CreateAI, focusing on AI for video games after abandoning its trucking ambitions. Article on CNBC.
🔹 Ex-investment director of RUSNANO, Nail Gubaev, under investigation for alleged embezzlement, signs contract with the Ministry of Defense, prompting a suspension of prosecution. Details in Kommersant (link).
🔹 Insights from Smart Ranking show Russia’s medtech market grew 40% in Q3, with companies like Steplife (+258.5%) and Motorika (+190.95%) leading the growth in prosthetics. More info here: Kommersant.
🔹Broadcom reports a 220% revenue rise, solidifying its status as a $1 trillion company amidst soaring chip demand for AI. Read more on Business Insider.
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Property Market Thrives on Digital Platforms
📊 A study by РЭУ im. G.V. Plekhanov reveals a surge in property transactions via Циан, with nearly 500,000 families improving their housing conditions in 2024. Digital platforms are revolutionizing real estate, streamlining deals, and saving users time and money. Циан's valuation service received 14.8 million unique requests in 2024 alone. The company's IT sector now accounts for 54% of its revenue, reflecting a 171% increase since 2019.
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