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Zhihu's AI-Driven Ambitions: Transforming into China's Go-To Professional Platform

China's popular Q&A platform Zhihu is betting big on AI technology to step into the shoes of X and LinkedIn, which are blocked in mainland China. By launching its AI-powered Zhida service, Zhihu aims to provide quick, expert-verified answers, emerging as a major player in professional networking and knowledge sharing. This move positions Zhihu not just as a typical Q&A platform like Quora, but as a core professional resource for millions.

Apr 4

Zhihu's AI-Driven Ambitions: Transforming into China's Go-To Professional Platform

Perplexity AI Boldly Acquires Read.cv, Aims to Rival LinkedIn in Professional Networking

In a bold move to reshape the professional networking sphere, Perplexity AI has acquired the social media platform Read.cv, marking its third acquisition following Carbon and Spellwise. As Read.cv winds down, with user data exports open until May 16th, Perplexity eyes growth, fueled by its $500M funding and $9B valuation, possibly challenging LinkedIn's reign by combining AI capabilities with professional networking features.

Jan 18

Perplexity AI Boldly Acquires Read.cv, Aims to Rival LinkedIn in Professional Networking

Perplexity AI Snaps Up Read.cv: The LinkedIn Challenger's New Chapter

In a bold move, Perplexity AI acquires professional networking platform Read.cv, marking its third major acquisition after Carbon and Spellwise. While Read.cv users scramble to export their data before its shutdown in May, Perplexity aims to integrate Read.cv's unique social networking flair into its enterprise offerings. This strategic pivot signals Perplexity's ambitious bid to challenge LinkedIn's dominance in the professional networking space, while raising questions on platform consolidation and user data's future.

Jan 18