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CNET
15-07-2025
- CNET
Nextdoor's Big Redesign Packages AI Advice Alongside Human Conversations
Nextdoor, the social media app for your neighborhood and local events, has launched a new redesign. The company says the changes are to "meet the evolving needs of neighbors everywhere" as the shift toward remote and hybrid work has resulted in people spending more time in their local communities. The redesign focuses on three core features that will help you navigate the going-ons of your neighborhood: Alerts, News and Faves. Here's how each of these features works, and how it's incorporating an artificial intelligence chatbot into the app's overhaul. The Nextdoor Alerts feature combines information from trusted sources, local emergency services and your neighbors to give you the fullest understanding of a situation. Nextdoor/Screenshot by Tyler Lacoma/CNET Alerts As a local social media application, Nextdoor has been able to share information about local emergencies or crises in the past. Identifying this important use case, developers created the Alert tab -- a map expressly designed to help you stay on top of critical happenings nearby. The map tracks power outages, severe weather, wildfires and more. Nextdoor powers this new feature through partnerships with providers like Samdesk and The Weather Company, integrating their latest updates into the map. The Alerts tab will also allow you to converse with your neighbors about what's happening nearby, sharing warnings or the latest information about a crisis. Local public agencies (such as your town's fire department) can also send out news blasts directly to the Nextdoor Alerts tab. The Nextdoor News feature integrates trusted local publications into the app. Nextdoor/Screenshot by Tyler Lacoma/CNET News You've always been able to hear about the latest events from neighbors through conversations on the Nextdoor app, but this feature will directly connect you with local news outlets to keep your neighborhood informed. Nextdoor has already partnered with more than 3,500 local publications across the US, the UK and Canada for this new feature -- the rollout includes a feed of news articles for 77% of US neighborhoods represented on Nextdoor right now. Local stories from vetted publishers will show up in your feed based on location information, making it easier for you and your neighbors to discuss local sports, politics and more. Nextdoor Faves integrates an AI agent into the Nextdoor app, allowing you to ask about hidden gems nearby. Nextdoor/Screenshot by Tyler Lacoma/CNET Faves (the new AI agent) Nextdoor's new AI agent powers the Faves feature, which was launched in limited US markets at the beginning of its rollout. Zooey Liao/CNET This feature incorporates an AI tool into Nextdoor, which was trained on the 14 years of neighborhood conversation history baked into the app. You can ask the chatbot for specific local recommendations and receive a quick and summarized response to your inquiry. Nextdoor says that asking the AI chatbot to provide recommendations will be just as useful as "asking a knowledgeable local." Whether or not users will prefer this chatbot to normal conversations with their neighbors remains to be seen. More than 100 million people use Nextdoor internationally, and the company estimates that one in three US households maintain an active account. It remains to be seen whether Nextdoor's active user base will embrace the redesign, but it will effect how millions of Americans interact with their neighborhoods. A representative for Nextdoor did not immediately respond to a request for further comment.
CTV News
24-06-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Ottawa gives $11M to several Alberta businesses leveraging AI, advanced manufacturing
Alberta's provincial flag flies on a flagpole in Ottawa, Monday July 6, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld Ottawa has announced over $10.9 million for several Alberta-based businesses that are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), digital adoption and advanced manufacturing. The initiative comes from Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and the Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada. Over $1.9 million will go to RAM Elevators and Lifts to expand manufacturing capacity of elevators and lifts for home and commercial spaces. Samdesk will receive $1.8 million to commercialize and accelerate marketplace adoption of its AI-powered platform for crisis and travel risk management. Two-point-five million dollars will be allocated to Promise Robotics to establish a robotics-driven homebuilding factory that will support the production of sustainable and affordable homes. 'The world is changing fast, and Alberta businesses are rising to meet that challenge with innovation and ambition,' said Olszewski in a statement issued Tuesday. 'Our new government is investing in high-growth companies so they can harness AI, robotics and advanced manufacturing—not just to stay competitive, but to lead.' The statement said the funding announced Tuesday is expected to support about 200 jobs.
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Reddit (NYSE:RDDT) Stock Drops 19% This Week As Nasdaq Enters Bear Market
Reddit experienced a 19% decline over the past week, amid notable developments including its expansion with Integral Ad Science and integration with Samdesk's Data API. Despite being added to the NASDAQ Internet Index, broader market turmoil heavily influenced the company's share price drop. The overall market faced significant pressure with the Dow plunging 2,200 points and the Nasdaq entering bear market territory due to trade tensions. This external market volatility overshadowed Reddit's advancements and likely contributed more significantly to its share price decrease last week. We've discovered 2 warning signs for Reddit that you should be aware of before investing here. The end of cancer? These 21 emerging AI stocks are developing tech that will allow early idenification of life changing disesaes like cancer and Alzheimer's. Over the past year, Reddit's shares have achieved a total return, including dividends, of 82.74%, indicating a robust longer-term performance. This far surpasses the US Interactive Media and Services industry return of 5.1% and the broader US market return of 3.4% during the same period. Such a substantial return highlights the company's significant investor appeal despite underperformance over the past week due to broader market challenges. The announcement of partnerships, such as those with Integral Ad Science and Samdesk, may bolster Reddit's revenue forecasts, potentially driving growth. However, despite impressive sales of US$1.30 billion, Reddit remains unprofitable with a net loss of US$484.28 million. Analysts predict high revenue growth of 21.9% annually, and a potential turnaround in profitability within three years. However, the stock currently trades at a significant discount to its consensus price target of US$186.14, suggesting that analysts see considerable upside potential. Review our growth performance report to gain insights into Reddit's future. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Companies discussed in this article include NYSE:RDDT. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team@ Sign in to access your portfolio
