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Snap Inc. disclosed that its $400 million partnership with AI search startup Perplexity has been terminated by mutual agreement. The collaboration, announced last November, aimed to embed Perplexity’s generative search technology directly into Snapchat and generate revenue as early as 2026. Testing never progressed beyond a limited rollout, and both companies said the integration was not a fit for their product goals. Snap now highlights its AI‑Sponsored Snaps and upcoming consumer‑ready AR glasses, Specs, as the next avenues for monetizing artificial‑intelligence features. Read more

Google's DeepMind unit has acquired a minority stake in CCP Games, now rebranded as Fenris Creations, to use the long‑running space MMO Eve Online as a training ground for its artificial‑intelligence models. The multimillion‑dollar investment will let DeepMind study player behavior on isolated servers, tackling challenges such as long‑term planning and continual learning. Company executives say the partnership could also spark new gameplay experiences, while the deal follows Fenris Creations' recent purchase of the Eve IP from Pearl Abyss. Read more