Techmeme Ride Home Mon. 06/02 – How DoorDash Has Quietly Been Killing It
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Jun 2, 2025 Expectations for this year's WWDC might be tempered, particularly regarding Apple's AI advancements. Samsung is eyeing a partnership with AI startup Perplexity to boost its capabilities. With Google's new app enabling local AI model downloads, the tech landscape is shifting. DoorDash is emerging as a major player in food delivery, driven by strategic growth and acquisitions under CEO Tony Xu. Additionally, Meta is moving towards AI-powered advertising to help businesses target ads more effectively. The AI investment scene is heating up, signaling new opportunities.
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Apple's Cautious AI WWDC 2025
- Apple's WWDC 2025 will have a modest AI reveal, with more significant AI innovations planned for 2026.
- Opening lightweight on-device foundation models to third-party developers marks a cautious but important step in Apple's AI strategy.
Samsung Eyes Perplexity AI Partnership
- Samsung is close to partnering with AI startup Perplexity to strengthen its AI capabilities.
- This partnership aims to reduce reliance on Google and integrate Perplexity into Samsung's devices and assistant.
Google's Offline AI Models App
- Google released an app to run AI models locally on Android devices, emphasizing privacy and offline use.
- Local models trade power for privacy, avoiding dependency on cloud connectivity.