{"blocks":[{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Former Slack CEO Denise Dresser will lead OpenAI’s global revenue operations."}},{"type":"header","data":{"text":"Today’s top stories","level":3}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"OpenAI names Denise Dresser chief revenue officer\n\nDenise Dresser has been appointed as the chief revenue officer for OpenAI. She will oversee the company’s global revenue operations. Read the full story"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Claude Code is coming to Slack. Here's what developers need to know\n\nClaude Code is being introduced to Slack, allowing developers to manage coding tasks directly from chat threads. This integration aims to enhance coding productivity within the platform. Read the full story"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"OpenAI co-founds Agentic AI Foundation\n\nOpenAI has established the Agentic AI Foundation to promote agent interoperability. This foundation will be hosted under the Linux Foundation umbrella. Read the full story"}},{"type":"header","data":{"text":"More from today","level":3}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"GigaTIME AI tool advances cancer research\n\nMicrosoft Research’s GigaTIME tool is enhancing cancer research by converting pathology slides into detailed digital maps. Read the full story"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Facebook simplifies Feed, search and content creation\n\nFacebook is redesigning key app components to improve user experience and accessibility of posts. Read the full story"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Sneaky Sasquatch comes to Apple stores\n\nApple will host Sneaky Sasquatch events at numerous locations this holiday season. Read the full story"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Microsoft commits $17.5bn to India's AI push\n\nThe investment will focus on building AI infrastructure and capabilities in India. Read the full story"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Microsoft highlights agentic business applications at Convergence 2025\n\nAt Convergence 2025, Microsoft showcased updates on agentic business applications. Read the full story"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Perplexity partners with Cristiano Ronaldo\n\nPerplexity has partnered with Cristiano Ronaldo to launch a dedicated content hub. Read the full story"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Pentagon has picked Google’s Gemini for its AI push. Here’s what it means\n\nThe Pentagon is adapting Google's Gemini AI system for its workforce, impacting three million personnel. Read the full story"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"YouTube urges targeted regulation for teen safety\n\nYouTube is advocating against blanket age-based account bans, which it argues can be counterproductive. Read the full story"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Spotify to roll out music video service to Premium users\n\nPremium users in the U.S. and Canada will soon access Spotify’s new music video service. Read the full story"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"OpenAI launches first ChatGPT certification courses\n\nOpenAI is launching certification courses aimed at training users in ChatGPT applications. Read the full story"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"TikTok Shop partners with ReBound for customer returns\n\nTikTok Shop is integrating ReBound’s returns management for improved customer service. Read the full story"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Heineken and LÕK unveil paddle-plus-bottle-opener mashup\n\nHeineken has released a special edition padel collection featuring a bottle opener in the racket design. Read the full story"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Bezos Earth Fund commits $24.5 million to Eastern Pacific\n\nThe Bezos Earth Fund's grants will support conservation and monitoring efforts in four countries. Read the full story"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Gumtree is adding delivery management in-platform via ShipStation\n\nGumtree has partnered with ShipStation for integrated delivery management in its marketplace. Read the full story"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Virgin Atlantic showcases AI use across its travel operations\n\nVirgin Atlantic is implementing AI tools to enhance customer service and operational efficiency. Read the full story"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Apple TV scores 14 Golden Globe nominations\n\nApple TV received 14 nominations, showcasing its strong performance for the upcoming Golden Globe Awards. Read the full story"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Tether collabs with HoneyCoin to expand stablecoin use in Africa\n\nThe collaboration aims to enable USD₮ payments in African commerce through HoneyCoin. Read the full story"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Google's Doppl launches 'shoppable' feed to its AI fashion app\n\nDoppl is introducing a feed that recommends outfits and links to clothing retailers. Read the full story"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Tekpon acquires The Next Web from the FT\n\nTekpon has acquired 'The Next Web' from the Financial Times, expanding its media footprint. Read the full story"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Glean is seeing a sharp rise in enterprise AI adoption\n\nGlean reports significant growth in enterprise AI, doubling its annual recurring revenue. Read the full story"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Deepgram expands Nova-3 with 10 languages and keyterm prompting\n\nDeepgram has added ten languages to its AI platform, enhancing speech recognition capabilities. Read the full story"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Bybit signals institutional push after UAE VAPO licence\n\nBybit is positioning itself for institutional markets following its full UAE VAPO licence. Read the full story"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"OpenAI collabs with T-Mobile parent for new smartphone AI experiences\n\nOpenAI is partnering with T-Mobile's parent to deliver new AI features across Europe. Read the full story"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Prime Video counts seven Golden Globe nominations\n\nPrime Video is nominated for seven Golden Globes, with the awards ceremony set for January. Read the full story"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"—"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"NewsDefused — Simple. Clear. 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