Snap Terminates AI Partnership With Perplexity Amid Strategic Reassessment

Deal Dissolution And Strategic Reassessment

Snap Inc. ended its partnership with Perplexity during the first quarter of 2026, according to its earnings report. The decision cancels previously announced plans to integrate Perplexity’s conversational AI search into Snapchat’s chat interface.

The agreement, first disclosed in November 2025, included a $400 million package in cash and equity. As part of the termination, Snap revised its guidance to exclude any expected revenue contribution from the deal.

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Integration Plans And Broader Rollout Challenges

Integration of conversational AI search was intended to expand how users interact with content within Snapchat, enabling real-time responses inside chat. Testing had begun with a limited group of users, but a broader rollout had not been finalised. The termination reflects challenges in aligning product strategy and deployment timelines for AI features within large-scale consumer platforms.

Solid User Growth And Financial Momentum

Despite the cancellation, Snap reported continued growth across key metrics. Global daily active users increased 5% year-on-year to 483 million, while monthly active users rose 5% to 965 million. Growth was supported by product updates, including features such as Snap Map and augmented reality Lenses. Evan Spiegel said the company is focused on improving revenue performance and free cash flow alongside user growth.

Investment in Innovation and Workforce Restructuring

Looking ahead, Snap Inc. continues to invest in long-term product development, including intelligent eyewear and related technologies, with further details expected at the AWE event on June 16. At the same time, these investments follow a broader restructuring effort. The company reduced approximately 16% of its global workforce, a move linked in part to increased use of automation and AI tools across its operations. The combination of continued product investment and workforce adjustments reflects how the company is reallocating resources while integrating AI into its development and operating model.

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Eurobank Wins Two Euromoney Awards Following Cyprus Merger

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

July 17, 2026

Eurobank has been named Cyprus’ Best Bank for 2026 by Euromoney, while also receiving the award for Best Bank for Large Corporates at the publication’s latest Awards for Excellence.

Merger Marks A Milestone

The awards recognise the bank’s performance during 2025, a year marked by the completion of the legal merger between Hellenic Bank and Eurobank Cyprus. The transaction created Eurobank Limited, which the group says is now Cyprus’ largest banking and insurance organisation, with assets exceeding €28 billion.

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Euromoney’s Awards for Excellence evaluate banks’ performance over the previous calendar year, with this edition covering January 1 to December 31, 2025.

Lending, Customers And Digital Growth

Eurobank said its business lending portfolio expanded by around 17 per cent during 2025, while its customer base grew to more than 710,000 retail clients and 11,500 business customers.

The bank also continued its digital expansion, saying more than 96 per cent of transactions are now completed through digital channels, and most financing applications are submitted via its mobile app.

Expanding International Presence

Eurobank also highlighted the opening of its first representative office in India, describing the move as a step toward strengthening business links between Cyprus and India while supporting Cyprus’ role as a gateway to the European Union for Indian businesses and investors.

According to the bank, Euromoney recognised not only the successful completion of the merger but also its lending growth, digital transformation and contribution to Cyprus’ position as an international business and investment hub.

CEO On The Awards

“The Euromoney awards confirm Eurobank’s strong momentum and the successful implementation of our group’s strategy in Cyprus,” Chief Executive Michalis Louis said.

He said the merger strengthened the bank’s ability to support households, businesses and the wider economy, while highlighting continued investment in digital services and the opening of the representative office in India as key milestones during the year.

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