@dotey: Is OpenClaw Really Defunct? > @IFengTech [Meituan Executive Reflects on Company-wide Shrimp Farming] According to media reports, Wang Puzhong, CEO of Meituan's Core Local Business, stated in a public speech that he completely reviewed the process of AI transformation within Meituan. > When discussing from February to March this year, the company launched a company-wide 'Shrimp Farming Campaign', Wang Puzhong mentioned but the result...
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Meituan's Core Local Business CEO Wang Puzhong reflected in a public speech on the failure of the company's AI transformation, leading to skyrocketing bills and operational disruptions.
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Is OpenClaw Really Dead in the Water?
@iFeng Tech [Meituan Executive Reflects on Company-Wide Shrimp Farming Initiative] According to media reports, Wang Puzhong, CEO of Meituan’s Core Local Business, stated in a public speech that he has fully reviewed the process of AI transformation within Meituan. Speaking of the period from February to March this year, when the company launched a company-wide “shrimp farming movement,” Wang Puzhong mentioned that the result was skyrocketing bills, costing tens of millions daily. Moreover, the errors generated by the shrimp farming interfered with actual business operations. (Kuai Tech)
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