Ex-Spotify Team Raises $10M for AI E-commerce Startup

Rippling Launches AI Spend Console to Manage AI Costs

Rippling has rolled out the AI Spend Console, a tool designed to help companies better manage their AI expenditures. This development follows Rippling's discovery that a significant portion of its R&D budget was being consumed by AI token costs, which were escalating rapidly. The tool offers detailed insights into how employees and teams are using AI, allowing companies to pinpoint inefficiencies and make more informed decisions about model selection. By leveraging this tool, Rippling has successfully reduced its AI token expenses while maintaining the same level of usage. This move underscores the necessity for enterprises to adopt effective strategies for managing AI costs.

Alibaba explores revenue-sharing for Qwen AI model

Alibaba is testing a new business model for its upcoming Qwen open-weight AI model, introducing revenue-sharing terms for commercial users. This move targets larger companies that profit from offering the model as a service, requiring them to enter a commercial agreement with Alibaba. The approach mirrors the licensing model used by Moonshot for its Kimi K3 model, which includes revenue-sharing for companies exceeding certain revenue thresholds. This shift signifies Alibaba's strategy to monetize its open-weight models while maintaining their open-source nature, potentially setting a precedent for other AI developers.

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