In today’s newsletter:

• Podcast Teaser #8: FlowiseAI’s Co-founder : How I built an Opensource solution that got into YC

• Insights: 10 AI-Powered Strategies to Win Back Your Churned Users

• News: Amazon doubles down on AI startup Anthropic with another $4 billion.

Podcast Teaser #8: FlowiseAI , Co-founder : How I built an Opensource solution that got into YC

In the latest EP, we dive into China's AI ecosystem and Alibaba’s transformative role in shaping the open-source landscape with its Qwen series of large language models (LLMs).

• Alibaba’s AI Playbook: Infrastructure to Applications
  How Alibaba’s end-to-end tech stack and ecosystem strategy are creating a robust AI ecosystem, from proprietary chips to cloud computing services and consumer-facing applications.

• Open Source vs. Closed Source in AI
  The benefits and challenges of open-source LLMs like Qwen, and why Alibaba believes open collaboration fosters innovation.

• Applications of AI Across Alibaba’s Ecosystem
  Highlights of AI-powered tools such as Dingtalk, Alimama, and the AI Online Serving platform, which enhance enterprise operations, ad optimization, and personalized recommendations.

• Key Insights into AI Investment Strategies
  How Alibaba’s investments in promising AI startups, including “The Four AI Tigers,” position it as a major player in the AI landscape.

• Future Prospects: From AGI to Enterprise AI
  The advancements of Qwen models, their impact on enterprise applications, and Alibaba’s focus on reducing inference costs while ensuring accuracy and scalability.

This deep dive underscores Alibaba’s pivotal role in shaping not just China’s AI ecosystem but also the global conversation around open-source AI innovation.

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10 AI-Powered Strategies to Win Back Your Churned Users

Customer churn is one of the most pressing challenges for businesses today.

According to a study by HubSpot, acquiring a new customer is 5-25 times more expensive than retaining an existing one.

Re-engaging inactive users isn’t just a growth strategy—it’s a lifeline for profitability. Fortunately, AI is rewriting the playbook on how businesses can rekindle interest, win back customers, and maintain long-term loyalty.

In this article, you’ll learn 10 AI-powered strategies to win back your churned users:

News from Asia:

• Taiwan to invest $3bn to secure 'AI sovereignty,' tech czar says.

• Apple's AI server strategy in Taiwan.

• Japan to roll out $65bn in support for chips.

• Why AI is Southeast Asia's new engine for profitable growth.

News from the West:

• Amazon doubles down on AI startup Anthropic with another $4 billion.

• Nvidia rolls out new AI model which creates audio from text.

• AI analytics firm Pyramid Analytics secures $50 mn from BlackRock.

• The New Cold War: US Urged to Form ‘Manhattan Project’ for AGI.

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