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Mark Frary
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Writer and Editor, Freelance
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By Mark Frary| PhocusWire@ It used to be so easy. If you were embedding artificial intelligence (AI) into your travel business back in 2023, the choice was almost binary: Use the newly announced ChatGPT large language model (LLM) from OpenAI or build it yourself. The AI world has changed dramatically since then. Anthropic introduced the Claude family of LLMs, Google released Gemini and in January 2025, China’s DeepSeek upset the AI applecart by announcing its own, vastly cheaper AI model.
By Mark Frary| PhocusWire@ Globally, the initial public offering (IPO) market turned a corner in 2024. There were 1,340 IPOs, generating a deal value of more than $126 billion—up from $120.13 billion in 2023. However, the IPO market is not back to 2021 levels, when low interest rates and markets being at an all-time high helped generate $606.68 billion from 3,136 IPOs. “I don't think anyone is predicting a return to 2021 levels. The question is, when do we come back to a normal year?
By Mark Frary| PhocusWire@ It used to be so easy. If you were embedding artificial intelligence (AI) into your travel business back in 2023, the choice was almost binary: Use the newly announced ChatGPT large language model (LLM) from OpenAI or build it yourself. The AI world has changed dramatically since then. Anthropic introduced the Claude family of LLMs, Google released Gemini and in January 2025, China’s DeepSeek upset the AI applecart by announcing its own, vastly cheaper AI model.
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Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
De Pere, Wisconsin, United States