Week in Review: SXSW week comes to a close | TechCrunch
Briefly

This week's edition highlights the dynamic occurrences at SXSW, including insights from notable figures like Mark Cuban on AI. Additionally, Waymo's expansion reflects the growth of autonomous vehicles in Silicon Valley, while Intel appoints Lip-Bu Tan, signaling a shift towards engineering excellence. The newsletter also covers the controversial backdoor policies in the U.K. for Apple and the recent changes in leadership at Rad Power Bikes, which is moving towards a retail-centric model. Other stories include TikTok's changing dynamics and DeepSeek's decision to avoid venture capital financing.
The U.K. government secretly ordered Apple to create a 'backdoor' for authorities to access the cloud-stored data of all Apple customers, raising serious privacy concerns.
Intel's new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, emphasizes that the company will focus on engineering, signaling a shift towards a strong technological foundation to navigate future challenges.
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