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400 million ai search deal with perplexity was called off amicably snap in earnings report
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AI insight
AI-generatedThe cancellation of a $400M AI search deal between Snap and Perplexity indicates a shift in Snap's AI strategy, potentially reducing near-term AI-related costs but also forgoing a revenue-sharing or integration opportunity. The commercial mechanism is weak: no direct impact on product prices, supply chains, or margins beyond Snap's internal cost structure. The job cuts and vacant position closures suggest ongoing cost discipline. No clear winners or losers identified beyond Snap and Perplexity.
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- Snap canceled $400 million AI search partnership with Perplexity amicably.
- Snap reported 12% revenue increase and narrowed net loss of $89 million.
- Daily active users rose to 483 million; monthly active users to 965 million.
- Snap expects Q2 revenue between $1.52 billion and $1.55 billion.
- Snap previously announced plans to cut 1,000 jobs (16% of workforce) and close 300+ vacant positions.