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• OpenAI says it’s turned off app suggestions that look like ads

• Hinge’s new AI feature helps daters move beyond boring small talk

• Ex-Googler’s Yoodli triples valuation to $300M+ with AI built to assist, not replace, people

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OpenAI says it’s turned off app suggestions that look like ads

OpenAI has disabled "app suggestions" in ChatGPT. Many users thought these looked like ads. The company said it “fell short” with the rollout. It is now working to improve how suggestions show up, aiming for a cleaner user experience.

Key Points

• What happened: Some ChatGPT users, even paid ones, received prompts to install third-party apps. This occurred even when their chats had nothing to do with those apps. Many saw these suggestions as unwanted ads.

• User reaction: The suggestions sparked annoyance and confusion. Paid users felt let down. They expect an ad-free experience when they pay for premium access.

• OpenAI explained that the suggestions are not paid ads. They aim to help users find partner apps made with ChatGPT. Still, they acknowledged the design made them look like ads and that execution was poor. As a result, they decided to disable the feature for now.

• What’s next: OpenAI plans to refine the display of suggestions. They might let users control them or only display them when they are relevant. The company emphasized user trust and clarity will guide future changes.

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Hinge’s new AI feature helps daters move beyond boring small talk

Hinge, the dating app, has introduced a new AI feature called Convo Starters. This tool helps users start better conversations, so they can skip awkward small talk.

Key Points

• What’s new: When you “like” a profile on Hinge, you’ll see three custom conversation starters under their photos or prompts. These are tailored to what you see in their profile — for example, a tip related to a shared interest.

• Why it matters: Many users get matches but don’t know how to start a chat. Instead they fall back on generic lines like “How are you?” That often leads to silence. Convo Starters aims to make starting a conversation easier and more natural.

• How it works: The AI looks at profile photos and prompts. It then suggests topics that fit the user. For example, if the match shows someone playing chess, it might spark questions about hobbies or favourite board games.

• Effectiveness: Hinge’s data shows that daters who message with their “like” are more likely to go on a date. The idea is that Convo Starters will help more people send that initial message.

• Background: This new tool is part of Hinge’s bigger plan for 2025 to use AI. Earlier features, like Prompt Feedback, help users write better profile prompts.

• Hinge hopes Convo Starters will help matches lead to real chats. This way, dating apps can feel less awkward and more human.

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Ex-Googler’s Yoodli triples valuation to $300M+ with AI built to assist, not replace, people

Yoodli is a communication training startup that uses AI. It was founded by engineers from Google and Apple. It has recently hit a valuation of over $300 million. That's more than three times what it was worth six months ago. The company says its AI is built to assist humans in communication tasks, not replace them. TechCrunch+2Rhino Tech Media+2

Key Points

• Yoodli raised $40 million in Series B funding. Investors included WestBridge Capital, Neotribe, and Madrona. This brings Yoodli's total funding to nearly $60 million.

• What Yoodli does: The platform uses AI to simulate real-life communication situations. This includes sales calls, interviews, and coaching sessions. Users can practise conversations. They receive feedback on clarity, confidence, and pacing. This helps improve their communication skills.

• “Assist, not replace”: Yoodli aims to boost human involvement. This sets it apart from many AI tools that try to automate tasks entirely.” The AI assists with coaching and training, but it doesn’t replace human coaches. Instead, it helps people develop their skills.

• Enterprise traction: Big names like Google, Snowflake, Databricks, RingCentral, and Sandler Sales, along with coaching firms like Franklin Covey and LHH, use Yoodli to train employees or clients.

• Rapid growth metrics: Since its last funding round (Series A), Yoodli says role-plays on its platform grew by around 50%. Also, its average recurring revenue surged by roughly 900% in the past year.

• What’s next for Yoodli? The new funds will boost AI coaching tools, improve analytics, enhance personalisation features, and grow the team. They also plan to widen their reach into more enterprise clients globally, including in Asia-Pacific.

• Yoodli’s story is unique. While many worry AI might take jobs, Yoodli promotes itself as a tool to boost human skills, not replace people.

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