Snapchat's $400M AI Deal, Strong Q3, & Multicultural Ad Push | Tech News Roundup

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This week in my world has been nothing short of headline-worthy, starting with a major business move that has everyone talking. Snapchat just inked a headline-grabbing 400 million dollar deal with Perplexity AI to make its chatbot-powered search engine the default inside my app beginning in 2026. According to both Economic Times and kilikood.ca, Perplexity will pay the sum partly in cash and stock, signaling not just a tech integration but a direct revenue pipeline starting next year. Hot on the heels of this, I introduced Perplexity AI right into users’ inboxes so there will soon be two AI chatbots serving my users, a move highlighted by Social Media Today.

On the financial side, CNBC and multiple investment newsletters report that I posted strong third-quarter results earlier this month, pulling in 1.51 billion dollars in revenue with my net losses shrinking to just over 103 million—narrowing losses and investor optimism. To further sweeten the pot, I launched a new 500 million dollar share buyback. Simply Wall St breaks down how the combination of these moves could lift long-term sentiment—though challenges from competitive giants like Meta and TikTok are never far from mind.

In the world of representation and social commentary, Social Media Today spotlighted my latest research urging brands to get serious about multicultural representation in advertising, a nudge meant to make every Snap feel more authentic and inclusive. Elsewhere, I shared detailed insights on what creators want from brands and how users are navigating everything from grocery shopping to beauty product trends, as seen in my business blog and recaps from Social Media Today.

Old favorites have returned too—I brought back 2D Bitmoji after fans begged for the classic style. Meanwhile, I'm prepping for holiday shopping madness with new data on gifting trends and a global pitch to marketers about why they should jump on my platform for end-of-year campaigns.

On a legal note, The D&O Diary discussed the resolution of a 65 million dollar investor lawsuit tied to AI-related disclosure risks and privacy-related platform changes, which could serve as a benchmark for tech industry litigation.

Social media is, as always, buzzing. Instagram reels and creators are talking up my huge revenue and creator-friendly opportunities for 2026. My monthly active user base is now at an eye-popping 943 million, and my signature feature, the Bitmoji, just powered this year’s Remembrance Day with AR tools.

Finally, with Derek Andersen—my Chief Financial Officer—recently filing to sell over six figures’ worth of his Snap shares, as revealed in a November 17 SEC filing through Stock Titan, you can see the boardroom wheels turning, but these filings also confirmed there was no bad news being kept secret.

From business strategy to brand culture, legal news, and even digital nostalgia, it’s been a week proving once again why Snapchat is at the center of the conversation in tech, culture, and commerce.

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