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AI Is Changing How Software Companies Charge Customers

A quiet revolution is reshaping the business model of software-as-a-service. The SaaS industry is shifting from monthly “per seat” licenses to embrace usage-based, pay-as-you-go pricing.The driving force? AI, and specifically a new class of reasoning models that are computationally intensive and expensive to operate.This isn’t just a pricing experiment; it…

Putin’s Chechen Head Puts 17-Year-Old in Charge of Republic’s Security

Adam Kadyrov is enjoying a stellar career.Russian state media reported that the 17-year-old was named curator of Chechnya’s internal affairs ministry on Monday, meaning he’ll oversee police and local security forces. The ministry also handles counterterrorism and riot control.A state broadcast showed the teen receiving the appointment at a ceremonial…