Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel Says AI Is 'Probably The Best Thing' For Snap, Warns 'There's No Moat In Software'

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Snap Inc. (NYSE:SNAP) CEO Evan Spiegel on Sunday said artificial intelligence is transforming the company, calling it the best thing that has ever happened to Snap. In an interview with David Senra, ...

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