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Naver shutters VIBE and Naver TV to focus on AI and commerce

Naver is discontinuing its music streaming service, VIBE, and its video streaming platform, Naver TV. These closures are scheduled for December 31st and September, respectively. The company plans to redirect resources from these services to bolster its artificial intelligence and commerce initiatives. AI

IMPACT Naver's strategic shift indicates a growing industry trend of prioritizing AI development and integration.

RANK_REASON Company is reallocating resources from existing products to focus on AI and commerce.

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Naver shutters VIBE and Naver TV to focus on AI and commerce

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · sipirtu ·

    Naver is shutting down its music streaming platform VIBE on Dec. 31 and its video streaming platform Naver TV on Sept. to reallocate resources to artificial int

    Naver is shutting down its music streaming platform VIBE on Dec. 31 and its video streaming platform Naver TV on Sept. to reallocate resources to artificial intelligence and commerce. Source: The Korea Times Tech https://www. koreatimes.co.kr/business/tech -science/20260907/naver…