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AI browsers eye Google's turf
CNBC Televisionยท 2025-07-10 18:25
Back. Open AAI is reportedly set to launch a new AI powered browser in the coming weeks. Just as Perplexity launches its own one called Comet, Dear Jabosa has more on the newest Battlefront uh here in today's Tech Check, the AI Battlefront Dearra that I I still haven't checked it out, but I'm very curious to see if these things can can really work.Well, you're in luck. I have checked out Comets. I'll tell you all about it.But the new Battlefront you mentioned, you're right. It is AI. So, it's not just a use ...
The State of AI Powered Search and Retrieval โ Frank Liu, MongoDB (prev Voyage AI)
AI Engineerยท 2025-06-27 09:57
[Music] Welcome everybody. Uh I want to thank you for coming to this session today. Um today I want to talk about AI powered search and retrieval.Uh and for those of you who don't know me, my name is Frank. Uh I am actually a part of the Voyage AI team and we recently joined MongoDB. I want to say probably about three to four months ago.Uh just a quick introduction to Voyage AI. You know, we build the most accurate, cost-effective embedding models and rerankers for rag and semantic search. Uh a lot of the a ...
Why AI Needs Limits | Vansh Chelani | TEDxWahaha Schools Youth
TEDx Talksยท 2025-06-24 15:25
AI Safety Concerns - The industry emphasizes the need for correct precautions and boundaries to ensure AI safety [5] - The industry highlights the risk of over-reliance on AI, potentially leading to a loss of critical and creative thinking [7] - The industry stresses the importance of controlling AI, as surpassing human intelligence is not the primary concern [8] AI Regulation and Control - Strict safety measures are necessary to regulate AI access and usage, preventing ethical issues, privacy violations, and bias [9] - A 100% responsible and trustworthy individual should handle the majority of AI to prevent unrestricted access and other problems [9][10] - AI should not handle private data to prevent leaks or manipulation of sensitive information [9] - Only responsible individuals, authorities, companies, and governments should be allowed to use AI to prevent misuse [10] Potential Risks of AI - AI systems can be designed to steal personal information through tricking, data extraction, and hacking [6] - AI-powered weapons can lead to increased violence and large-scale destruction [10] - Failure to regulate AI properly can result in large-scale destruction or the loss of society [11]
AI Powered Software Development: Rising Demand and Changing Dynamics w/ OpenAI's Codex Team
Sequoia Capitalยท 2025-06-12 19:09
Do you think the number of professional software developers goes up or down over time. This is just my opinion, but I think it goes way up. In my opinion, the the easier it is to write software, then the more software we can have.I bet you if you pull up your phone, most of the apps on it are apps that are built by large teams for millions of users. And there's very few apps that are built like just for us and the specific thing that we need. And so I think as it becomes more and more practical to build lik ...
SentinelOne(S) - 2026 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-28 21:32
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported revenue of $229 million for Q1, representing a 23% year-over-year growth [26] - Total Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) grew 24% to $948 million [27] - The gross margin maintained at 79%, with an operating margin improvement to negative 2% [29] - Free cash flow margin reached a record 20%, with a trailing twelve-month basis expansion of five percentage points [29][35] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue from international markets grew 27%, accounting for 38% of total quarterly revenue [27] - Customers with ARR of $100,000 or more increased by 22% to 1,459 [28] - The data solutions segment surpassed $100 million in ARR during Q1 [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company observed elongated sales cycles due to macroeconomic uncertainty, impacting Q1 net new ARR [19] - Despite the challenges, win rates remained strong, and there were no project cancellations [19][52] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on a platform sales strategy rather than a product-centric approach, aiming to enhance flexibility and customer adoption [23][75] - Recent innovations include the unified cloud security suite and advancements in AI capabilities, which are expected to drive future growth [9][34] - The company achieved FedRAMP high authorization for several products, enhancing its competitive position in the public sector [13][14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted improved trends in May, with expectations for year-over-year net new ARR growth in Q2 to exceed Q1 [41][52] - The company remains cautious about macroeconomic conditions but is optimistic about the strength of its pipeline and demand [19][53] - The outlook for Q2 revenue is approximately $242 million, reflecting a 22% growth [31] Other Important Information - The company announced a $200 million open-ended share repurchase authorization, reflecting confidence in its long-term trajectory [36] - The company is committed to investing in AI-driven innovations while maintaining operational efficiency [33][84] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you talk about incremental ARR in the quarter? - Management indicated that improved trends were observed in May and expects year-over-year net ARR growth in Q2 to improve relative to Q1, attributing Q1 challenges to macro volatility rather than elevated churn [41][43] Question: Can you clarify guidance assumptions? - Management acknowledged improved trends in May but is being cautious about potential external disruptions, which influenced the slight decrease in revenue guidance [48] Question: What are customers saying about slip deals? - Management noted that longer sales cycles were observed, particularly in April, but there have been no deal cancellations, and demand remains strong [51][52] Question: How is the productivity and bundle sale progressing? - Management highlighted that the breadth of the platform is significant, and efforts are being made to make it more flexible for customers [57] Question: What is the outlook for the SIEM market? - Management noted increasing interest in cloud-native SIEM solutions and the need for real-time threat addressing, which legacy systems struggle to provide [63] Question: What are the hiring plans for fiscal 2026? - Management indicated a focus on R&D hiring, with adjustments made based on business needs [105] Question: What is the impact of the share repurchase program on M&A? - Management stated that the strong liquidity position allows for opportunistic share repurchases while still having ample cash for potential M&A [93]
EzFill (EZFL) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-21 05:00
NextNRG (EZFL) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 21, 2025 12:00 AM ET Speaker0 Good day. And welcome to the NextEra Energy first quarter twenty twenty five financial call. All participants will be in listen only mode. Should you need assistance, please signal a conference specialist by pressing the star key followed by zero. Please note this event is being recorded. I would now like to turn the conference over to Jeff Ramson, CEO of PCG Advisory. Please go ahead. Speaker1 Thank you, operator. Good morning, everyone ...
Evolv Technologies (EVLV) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-20 21:32
Evolv (EVLV) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 20, 2025 04:30 PM ET Company Participants Brian Norris - Senior Vice President of Finance & Investor RelationsJohn Kedzierski - CEO, President & DirectorChris Kutsor - CFOBrett Knoblauch - Managing Director Conference Call Participants Jeremy Hamblin - Senior Research AnalystMike Latimore - Managing Director & Senior Research AnalystEric Martinuzzi - Senior Research Analyst Operator Good afternoon, and welcome to the Evolve Technology First Quarter Earnings Results Con ...
Evolv Technologies (EVLV) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-20 21:30
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue in Q1 2025 was $32 million, up 10% sequentially and 44% year over year, reflecting new customer acquisition and strong expansion from the installed customer base [21][43] - Annual recurring revenue (ARR) grew 34% year over year to $106 million at the end of Q1 2025 [22][44] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 increased to $1.7 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 5% [22][47] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company welcomed over 50 new customers in Q1 2025, serving approximately 950 customers across key end markets [21] - Sales and marketing spend as a percentage of revenue is improving, indicating more effective execution by the sales team [24] - The new certified pre-owned program aims to recapture value from returning units, contributing positively to revenue and cash flow [25][26] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Evolve Express is deployed in 20 of the 100 largest US school districts, screening over 850,000 students and visitors daily [30] - In healthcare, the installed base has reached 500 hospital buildings, with daily visitor screenings nearly doubling year over year [31] - The company is monitoring new legislation in California mandating weapons detection systems in hospitals, indicating potential market growth [32] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to leverage its subscription model to drive predictable long-term revenue growth, with 78% of the 2025 revenue plan already contracted [75] - The focus is on expanding the subscription base and enhancing customer engagement across various verticals, including education and healthcare [76] - The company is optimistic about the long-term potential of its AI-powered weapons detection technology, with plans to increase market penetration significantly [38] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledges the challenges faced over the past year but expresses confidence in the company's ability to emerge stronger and more resilient [18][20] - The outlook for 2025 includes expected revenue growth of 20% to 25%, with a focus on achieving positive adjusted EBITDA and cash flow [40][54] - The company is committed to maintaining operational efficiency while investing in back-office improvements to support growth [54] Other Important Information - The company has resolved an FTC inquiry and completed a restatement that shifted $3.1 million in revenue to future periods [17] - The balance sheet shows $35 million in cash and equivalents, down from $52 million at the end of Q4 2024, primarily due to one-time cash disbursements [49] Q&A Session Summary Question: Success with expansions and vertical contributions - Management noted that 50% of new subscriptions came from expansions, with specific vertical contributions to be followed up later [60] Question: Impact of new California law on hospital security - Management confirmed engagement with customers in California regarding the new legislation, viewing it as a significant opportunity [63] Question: CapEx expectations for the year - Management indicated a CapEx range of $20 to $25 million to support the subscription business [68] Question: Strategy refinements and potential acquisitions - The focus remains on driving the subscription model, with 78% of the revenue outlook already contracted [75] Question: Revenue progression expectations for 2025 - Management expects to deploy at least as many units in 2025 as in 2024, with a focus on subscription growth [84] Question: Purchase versus subscription model mix - Management confirmed a preference for pure subscription models, while still offering purchase options [92] Question: New customers for Expedite product - The 12 new customers for Expedite included both existing customers and new clients, indicating strong early traction [95]
Bridgeline Digital(BLIN) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-15 21:32
Bridgeline Digital (BLIN) Q2 2025 Earnings Call May 15, 2025 04:30 PM ET Company Participants Thomas Windhausen - CFO & TreasurerAri Kahn - President & CEOCasey Ryan - Director - Institutional Research Operator Please note this conference is being recorded. I will now turn the conference over to your host, Tom CFO. The floor is yours. Thomas Windhausen Excellent. Thank you. Good afternoon, everyone. Thanks for joining us today. My name is Tom Windhauser, and I'm the chief financial officer of Bridgeline Dig ...
Bridgeline Digital(BLIN) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-15 21:30
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q2 FY 2025 was $3.9 million, an increase from $3.8 million in the prior year period [20] - Subscription license revenue was $3.1 million, up from $3.0 million, accounting for 79% of total revenue [20] - Services revenue remained flat at $800,000, representing 21% of total revenue [21] - Gross profit increased to $2.6 million, with a gross profit margin of 68%, up from 66% in the prior year [21] - Net loss for the quarter was $700,000, compared to a net loss of $600,000 in the prior year [22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Core revenue, primarily from ecommerce products like Hawk Search, showed double-digit growth with a net revenue retention rate of 113% [11][12] - Noncore revenue has declined at a rate nearly equal to core revenue growth, resulting in relatively flat total revenue [12] - The company signed 20 license sales in Q2 FY 2025, adding $1.7 million in new contracts and $700,000 in annual recurring revenue [6] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is experiencing strong demand for its Hawk AI products, with a sales cycle of 120 days and a 19% win rate on qualified leads [6] - Year-to-date, the company booked $4.2 million in contracts, with $1.6 million in annual recurring revenue [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to increase investments in sales and marketing, funded by a $2.2 million capital raise, to expand lead generation efforts [8][10] - The focus is on enhancing core products and leveraging AI capabilities to drive growth in the ecommerce sector [10][17] - The company aims to maintain its leadership position in AI-powered ecommerce search and expects to see growth in 2026 [10][17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the future, citing strong market conditions and product competitiveness as reasons to increase sales efforts [27] - The expectation is for increased deal flow starting at the end of Q4 FY 2025, leading to revenue impacts in Q1 FY 2026 [28][30] - Management highlighted the importance of organic growth, with M&A being opportunistic rather than a primary focus [32] Other Important Information - The company has a cash balance of over $2.7 million and total assets of $17 million as of March 31, 2025 [23] - The average initial contract length is approximately 30 months, with customers typically purchasing additional software over their lifespan [45] Q&A Session Summary Question: Are you at an inflection point to increase your sales efforts to bring in new customers? - Management confirmed that both product competitiveness and market conditions justify increased sales investments, supported by a recent capital raise [27] Question: Does Bridgeline have a handle on the return for every extra dollar spent on acquiring a new customer? - Management indicated a strong LTV to CAC ratio of around 3:1, expecting significant increases in new customer acquisitions in Q1 FY 2026 [29][30] Question: Is most of the product development internal or are there acquisition opportunities? - Management stated that AI-based product development is primarily internal, with a focus on organic sales rather than acquisitions at this time [32] Question: When do you expect to see growth in top line revenue? - Management expects to see growth in core revenue starting in Q1 FY 2026, with a continued focus on core products [35] Question: Will sales and marketing expenses rise as a percentage of sales? - Management confirmed that sales and marketing expenses are expected to increase by $250,000 to $500,000 per quarter in the coming months [39] Question: How many languages can your products support? - Management stated that their default language model supports 50 languages, allowing for customization based on customer needs [49] Question: What is the standard contract length currently? - The average initial contract length is approximately 30 months, with customers typically purchasing additional software over time [45]