With 4,000 solar panels installed across 28 blocks, Hackney's initiative produces one megawatt of energy—meeting 20% of the blocks' energy needs and helping residents save 15% on bills.

#SolarPanels #CostSavings

Tencent’s R-Zero uses AI models to generate training data without manual labeling — potentially cutting cost and time for SMB AI adoption. #AI #Automation #CostSavings #SMBTech

https://venturebeat.com/ai/forget-data-labeling-tencents-r-zero-shows-how-llms-can-train-themselves/

Forget data labeling: Tencent’s R-Zero shows how LLMs can train themselves

By using two co-evolving AI models, the R-Zero framework generates its own learning curriculum, moving beyond the need for labeled datasets.

VentureBeat

GPT Go brings AI at $4/user/month, slashing SMB AI costs. US rollout pending—pilot with offshore teams to test ROI. #AI #CostSavings

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/openai-releases-4-chatgpt-plan-but-its-not-available-in-the-us-for-now/

OpenAI releases $4 ChatGPT plan, but it's not available in the US for now

OpenAI has finally announced the GPT Go subscription, which costs just $4 in the US or INR 399 in India.

BleepingComputer
#CMOs must leverage #AI beyond #costsavings and #datasynthesis to drive #growth. An #agenticoperatingmodel, utilizing #AIagents for discovery, optimization, and activation, enables scalable growth. Tracking AI-driven search presence, assessing AI model mention share, and unifying these insights are crucial for maximizing brand visibility in AI-powered pathways. https://www.thedrum.com/opinion/2025/08/11/leading-brands-are-building-ai-everything-they-do?eicker.marketing #performance #marketing #analytics
Leading brands are building AI into everything they do

AI has changed the way brands operate. Natasha Wallace of Jellyfish explains how first movers are putting the tech at the center of their work.

The Drum

ChatGPT Go at $4/mo lowers AI barriers for SMBs, boosting support, content & operations efficiency with ROI. #CostSavings #SMBgrowth #AIEfficiency

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/leak-chatgpt-cheaper-plan-costs-4-or-350-might-release-everywhere/

Leak: ChatGPT cheaper plan costs $4 or £3.50, might release everywhere

OpenAI is working on a cheaper plan called ChatGPT Go, and we previously thought it would be just limited to a few regions like India, but that may not be the case.

BleepingComputer

Revert to ChatGPT-4o for stable performance, lower token costs, and seamless API integration—ideal for SMBs optimizing AI budgets. #AI #CostSavings

https://www.techradar.com/ai-platforms-assistants/chatgpt/chatgpt-4o-is-back-heres-how-to-use-the-older-openai-model-instead-of-gpt-5

Dislike GPT-5? Here’s how to enable ChatGPT-4o again

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TechRadar

Google Flight Deals uses AI to find low-cost flights, slashing travel expenses & booking time. Simple SMB integration. #AItravel #CostSavings

https://www.techradar.com/ai-platforms-assistants/gemini/google-flight-deals-is-basically-an-ai-travel-agent-for-finding-your-next-trip

Google Flight Deals is basically an AI travel agent for finding your next trip

Gemini AI can turn your vague idea of a vacation into actual tickets

TechRadar

Open-source Cogito v2 delivers advanced reasoning with 60% shorter inference chains, lowering compute and licensing costs. Scalable AI for SMBs. #OpenSourceAI #CostSavings

https://www.artificialintelligence-news.com/news/deep-cogito-v2-open-source-ai-hones-its-reasoning-skills/

Deep Cogito v2: Open-source AI that hones its reasoning skills

Deep Cogito has released Cogito v2, a new family of open-source AI models that sharpen their own reasoning skills.

AI News

Use Google’s AI-powered Flight Deals to cut SMB travel costs and automate fare searches. Embed in travel policy for immediate ROI. #CostSavings #AI #SMB

https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/14/google-pushes-ai-into-flight-deals-as-antitrust-scrutiny-competition-heat-up/

Google pushes AI into flight deals as antitrust scrutiny, competition heat up | TechCrunch

Google has launched Flight Deals as its AI tool within Google Flights to help travelers find cheaper fares.

TechCrunch