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Here are the 7 things you missed today:
1. 💰 The Prompting Company raises $6.5M to get products mentioned in AI assistants
As AI agents like ChatGPT and Gemini become digital shopping gateways, The Prompting Company is helping brands ensure their products get mentioned in those conversations. The YC-backed startup offers optimization tools for how items appear when users ask AI what to buy. Its $6.5 million seed round includes investors from Nvidia’s Inception program and early Shopify backers. The company says it’s tackling the next wave of search, where product discovery happens through prompts instead of keywords. It’s already working with consumer brands piloting integrations across major AI platforms. (Tech Crunch)
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3. 🤑 OpenAI lays groundwork for IPO at up to $1 trillion valuation
According to reports, OpenAI has begun preparing for a potential IPO that could value the company near $1 trillion, making it one of the largest listings in tech history. The company could file as early as late 2026, though CFO Sarah Friar has told advisers 2027 is more likely. Annualized revenue is projected to reach $20 billion by year-end, driven by ChatGPT subscriptions and enterprise deals. Governance changes now give the OpenAI Foundation a 26% stake, while Microsoft holds about 27%. Sources say bankers have begun early-stage valuation modeling as OpenAI expands beyond AI research into infrastructure and hardware. (Reuters)
4. 📣 Learn to Stand Out the Right Way
Quarter four is flying by, which means you need to start thinking about your 2026 strategy.
Kick off your brainstorm sesh by attending a free webinar on November 12th: From Meh to Must-Have: Sharpen Your B2B Brand Position.
Experts April Dunford (author of Obviously Awesome) and Paul Slack will teach you how to gain a winning spot in your buyer’s mind. You’ll learn how to ID real competitors, frame the landscape, and build a POV-led pitch that spotlights differentiated value and drives confident decisions.
5. 👀 YouTube offers voluntary exit program for U.S. employees
In a quiet restructuring move, YouTube introduced a voluntary exit program this week for select U.S. staff, offering severance pay to those who opt out. The company confirmed the initiative but did not specify how many employees are eligible or when departures would occur. Sources say the plan is part of a broader effort to streamline operations and sharpen product focus. It comes after similar moves across Alphabet divisions earlier this year. Leadership described the offer as “a chance for teams to realign with long-term goals” rather than a mass layoff. (Tech Crunch)
6. 🤝 China approves TikTok transfer deal, U.S. Treasury’s Bessent confirms
According to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, China has approved the transfer of TikTok’s U.S. operations, a key step in resolving the long-running standoff over ownership and data control. Details of the agreement were not disclosed, and Chinese regulators have yet to issue a public statement. The move follows months of negotiations tied to new U.S.–China technology rules and national security reviews. Officials say the next phase involves finalizing operational oversight and compliance structures. The announcement signals rare cooperation between Washington and Beijing on digital governance. (The Globe and Mail)
7. 📉 Wall Street sinks as Meta and Microsoft weigh on AI sentiment
Stocks retreated Thursday after disappointing updates from two of tech’s biggest names rattled investor confidence. Meta plunged 11% on higher 2026 AI spending plans, while Microsoft dipped nearly 3% after revealing a $35 billion quarterly capex bill that spooked traders. Alphabet managed a modest rebound, rising 2.5% on stronger-than-expected earnings. Despite a recent Fed rate cut, markets struggled to regain momentum as traders weighed cooling enthusiasm for the AI trade. Analysts said sentiment remains bullish long term but increasingly cautious in the near term. (Reuters)
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