AI integration

Salesforce ($CRM) shares declined after-hours despite exceeding Q2 earnings and revenue expectations due to a weaker outlook. While Q2 revenue rose 10% to $10.24 billion and net income increased, forward guidance fell slightly short of estimates. Investors are concerned about slowing revenue growth and the efficacy of Salesforce’s AI investments, especially compared to gains made by other tech companies in the AI sector. The company aims to address these concerns through its Agentforce AI software and the acquisition of Informatica. The market is demanding concrete evidence of accelerated growth and profitable AI integration.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 aims to redefine mobile productivity with its thinnest, lightest, and most powerful foldable design yet. It addresses portability concerns with a remarkably lightweight build and durable construction. The dual-screen synergy facilitates efficient multi-tasking, while deeply integrated Galaxy AI features like “Instant Translate” and “Smart Drag and Drop” streamline workflows. This combination of hardware and software enhancements transforms fragmented moments into productive output, extending mobile office capabilities.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 redefines the foldable smartphone with its ultra-slim design and enhanced AI capabilities. Thinner and lighter than previous models, it boasts larger cover and main displays for improved multitasking. AI integration, informed by user data, streamlines interactions with features like Smart Drag and Drop and Real-time Window. Live Briefing provides personalized notifications, ensuring users stay informed without constant unfolding. The Z Fold7 represents a fusion of sleek design and intelligent technology.

Kimi’s K2 model launched with open-source architecture and disruptive pricing, claiming superior code generation to Claude Sonnet4. Dangbei AI, a Chinese AI platform, is among the first to integrate K2 into its “super AI toolbox,” complementing DeepSeek R1-0528 and Doubao Large Model 1.6. K2’s strengths include its accessible architecture and low cost (4 yuan per million tokens). Dangbei AI’s integration strategy focuses on comprehensive scenario coverage with seamless model switching and end-to-end solutions, alongside features like no-login access and incognito mode.

China Literature, parent of Qidian, has integrated with Tencent’s AI chatbot Yuanbao. This allows users to access Qidian novels directly within Yuanbao, with hyperlinked book titles. Yuanbao enhances the reading experience through AI-powered summaries, mind maps, and jargon explanations. This follows China Literature’s deployment of AI tools like “YueWen MiaoBi” and intelligent search capabilities, including significant growth in AI-translated content on WebNovel, particularly non-English novels.