From relaunching core products to navigating AI’s disruption of search, here’s how Lanzone is reviving the legacy internet giant.
Yahoo is at a critical inflection point. Despite having a large user base—across Yahoo Finance, Yahoo Sports, and Yahoo News—the media company hasn’t reclaimed the buzz of its early days. CEO Jim Lanzone candidly discusses the fear of being “left behind” and how he’s pushing the brand to shed its old skin. He explains the wide-ranging implications as AI remakes search engines into answer engines and shares insights about the line between fantasy sports and gambling. https://www.fastcompany.com/91360923/yahoo-ceo-jim-lanzone-talks-ai-reinvention-and-reclaiming-relevance
Square launches AI voice ordering and an integrated Bitcoin solution for merchants
Block is now allowing Square merchants to accept Bitcoin payments without any processing fee for one year