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#openai

OpenAI is the new Nvidia for investors that even Nvidia wants in on

OpenAI is on track to be valued over $100 billion, attracting interest from major tech companies.
Microsoft, Apple, and Nvidia's participation underscores OpenAI's significant industry influence.

Amazon donates $1m to Trump's inaugural fund as tech cozies up to president-elect

Tech giants, including Amazon and Meta, are donating to Trump’s inaugural fund, indicating a strategy for favorable business relations with the new administration.

OpenAI is the new Nvidia for investors that even Nvidia wants in on

OpenAI is on track to be valued over $100 billion, attracting interest from major tech companies.
Microsoft, Apple, and Nvidia's participation underscores OpenAI's significant industry influence.

Amazon donates $1m to Trump's inaugural fund as tech cozies up to president-elect

Tech giants, including Amazon and Meta, are donating to Trump’s inaugural fund, indicating a strategy for favorable business relations with the new administration.
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#market-trends

Alibaba, Baidu, JD, and other Chinese stocks keep rising as stimulus measures boost markets: Here's what's going on

Chinese stock markets are experiencing their best week in over a decade due to aggressive government stimulus measures.

Global ad revenue to top $1 trillion, dominated by Google and Meta | MarTech

The global advertising market is poised to exceed $1 trillion in 2024, influenced heavily by digital platforms.

Big tech companies are plowing money into AI startups, which could help them dodge antitrust concerns | TechCrunch

Corporate interest in AI startups is booming, with large investments from big players like Amazon and Microsoft's quasi-mergers.

Alibaba, Baidu, JD, and other Chinese stocks keep rising as stimulus measures boost markets: Here's what's going on

Chinese stock markets are experiencing their best week in over a decade due to aggressive government stimulus measures.

Global ad revenue to top $1 trillion, dominated by Google and Meta | MarTech

The global advertising market is poised to exceed $1 trillion in 2024, influenced heavily by digital platforms.

Big tech companies are plowing money into AI startups, which could help them dodge antitrust concerns | TechCrunch

Corporate interest in AI startups is booming, with large investments from big players like Amazon and Microsoft's quasi-mergers.
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#data-privacy

FTC Report Confirms: Commercial Surveillance is Out of Control

Tech giants extensively harvest and share personal information, often exceeding consumer expectations and prioritizing profit over privacy.

DOJ Sues TikTok For Gathering Kids' Emails; Disney Touts Upfront Results | AdExchanger

DOJ lawsuit against TikTok over kids' data handling.
Significant increase in AI advertising spending in 2024.
Uncertainty around AI advertising effectiveness and potential backlash.

Barings Law plans to sue Microsoft and Google over AI training data | Computer Weekly

Barings Law is initiating a class action against Microsoft and Google for allegedly unlawfully collecting personal data for AI model training without proper consent.

38 Advertising Stats That Will Change How You Reach Your Audience (2024 Guide) - jeffbullas.com

The advertising industry is shifting towards digital personalization, with a focus on balancing user data privacy and engagement.

FTC Report Confirms: Commercial Surveillance is Out of Control

Tech giants extensively harvest and share personal information, often exceeding consumer expectations and prioritizing profit over privacy.

DOJ Sues TikTok For Gathering Kids' Emails; Disney Touts Upfront Results | AdExchanger

DOJ lawsuit against TikTok over kids' data handling.
Significant increase in AI advertising spending in 2024.
Uncertainty around AI advertising effectiveness and potential backlash.

Barings Law plans to sue Microsoft and Google over AI training data | Computer Weekly

Barings Law is initiating a class action against Microsoft and Google for allegedly unlawfully collecting personal data for AI model training without proper consent.

38 Advertising Stats That Will Change How You Reach Your Audience (2024 Guide) - jeffbullas.com

The advertising industry is shifting towards digital personalization, with a focus on balancing user data privacy and engagement.
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#stock-market

Meta shares surge after tech giant reports $13.5bn profit

Meta AI aims to be top assistant globally by year-end.

Everything Wall Street Is Buying After Trump's Historic Win

Wall Street surged following the Trump victory, reflecting optimism about significant market changes and reduced regulation.

S&P 500 outlook: Stock markets turn red - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Tech stocks rebounded following volatile trading, with market watch on earnings reports from giants like Alphabet and Tesla.

Meta shares surge after tech giant reports $13.5bn profit

Meta AI aims to be top assistant globally by year-end.

Everything Wall Street Is Buying After Trump's Historic Win

Wall Street surged following the Trump victory, reflecting optimism about significant market changes and reduced regulation.

S&P 500 outlook: Stock markets turn red - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Tech stocks rebounded following volatile trading, with market watch on earnings reports from giants like Alphabet and Tesla.
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#artificial-intelligence

Race for AI isn't zero-sum, says Amazon cloud boss

Amazon's cloud chief asserts that there won't be a single AI model to rule them all, highlighting the importance of multiple models for various use cases.

The art world's AI dilemma: how can artists and museums thrive when big tech controls the monetising of artificial intelligence

The AI challenge to artists and art institutions is growing clearer as tech giants dominate the industry and closed AI models outperform open-source ones.

An existential threat': anger over UK government plans to allow AI firms to scrape content

Government plans to allow AI companies to scrape content face significant opposition from publishers and content creators.
Concerns arise over the practicality of an opt-out system for scraping digital content.

The question that will determine the future of AI | CTech

Even with high revenue projections for AI, a significant gap exists between expenses and earnings in the field.

What to Know About the Open Versus Closed Software Debate

Debate on open source vs. closed models in software development continues as tech giants differ in AI strategies.

Tech companies break earnings records despite regulatory battle

Tech giants' dominance persists despite regulatory challenges.

Race for AI isn't zero-sum, says Amazon cloud boss

Amazon's cloud chief asserts that there won't be a single AI model to rule them all, highlighting the importance of multiple models for various use cases.

The art world's AI dilemma: how can artists and museums thrive when big tech controls the monetising of artificial intelligence

The AI challenge to artists and art institutions is growing clearer as tech giants dominate the industry and closed AI models outperform open-source ones.

An existential threat': anger over UK government plans to allow AI firms to scrape content

Government plans to allow AI companies to scrape content face significant opposition from publishers and content creators.
Concerns arise over the practicality of an opt-out system for scraping digital content.

The question that will determine the future of AI | CTech

Even with high revenue projections for AI, a significant gap exists between expenses and earnings in the field.

What to Know About the Open Versus Closed Software Debate

Debate on open source vs. closed models in software development continues as tech giants differ in AI strategies.

Tech companies break earnings records despite regulatory battle

Tech giants' dominance persists despite regulatory challenges.
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#ai-impact

MIT Economist Blasts AI Hype, Says It's Too Dumb to Really Impact Jobs

Concerns over AI bubble are growing, with skepticism on the impact of generative AI and exaggerated claims of intelligence.

The Internet Is a Dumpster Fire. Here's How We Just Might Be Able to Save It.

The internet has become over-commercialized, leading to diminished content quality and increased sensationalism.
Tech giants control content distribution, fostering filter bubbles and echo chambers.
Generative AI poses significant risks, further aiding scammers and cyber criminals.

MIT Economist Blasts AI Hype, Says It's Too Dumb to Really Impact Jobs

Concerns over AI bubble are growing, with skepticism on the impact of generative AI and exaggerated claims of intelligence.

The Internet Is a Dumpster Fire. Here's How We Just Might Be Able to Save It.

The internet has become over-commercialized, leading to diminished content quality and increased sensationalism.
Tech giants control content distribution, fostering filter bubbles and echo chambers.
Generative AI poses significant risks, further aiding scammers and cyber criminals.
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#eu-regulations

E.U. top court rules Apple, Google owe billions in back taxes and fines

The EU Court has ruled against Apple for unpaid taxes, marking a significant regulatory victory for the European Union.
Google's antitrust fine reinforcement solidifies the EU's commitment to regulating technology giants effectively.

Meta joins Apple in withholding AI models from EU users

Tech giants like Meta and Apple are hesitating to launch advanced AI models in the EU due to regulatory concerns, potentially impacting European companies' competitiveness.

Big Tech's EU Opponents Step Aside; Dare To Believe In A World Without GAM | AdExchanger

Breton and Vestager's resignations may signal a new direction for the EU's approach to digital regulation as key laws are implemented.

The Morning Risk Report: Apple, Meta, Google Probed by EU Under New Digital-Competition Law

EU launches investigations into Apple, Meta Platforms, and Google under new digital-competition law.
Probes focus on app store steering rules, self-preferencing search results, app user choice rules, and personal data use.

E.U. top court rules Apple, Google owe billions in back taxes and fines

The EU Court has ruled against Apple for unpaid taxes, marking a significant regulatory victory for the European Union.
Google's antitrust fine reinforcement solidifies the EU's commitment to regulating technology giants effectively.

Meta joins Apple in withholding AI models from EU users

Tech giants like Meta and Apple are hesitating to launch advanced AI models in the EU due to regulatory concerns, potentially impacting European companies' competitiveness.

Big Tech's EU Opponents Step Aside; Dare To Believe In A World Without GAM | AdExchanger

Breton and Vestager's resignations may signal a new direction for the EU's approach to digital regulation as key laws are implemented.

The Morning Risk Report: Apple, Meta, Google Probed by EU Under New Digital-Competition Law

EU launches investigations into Apple, Meta Platforms, and Google under new digital-competition law.
Probes focus on app store steering rules, self-preferencing search results, app user choice rules, and personal data use.
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#misinformation

Australia's Anti-Misinformation Laws Target Twitter

The conflict between government regulation of social media and free speech is exemplified by ongoing efforts to manage misinformation and public safety in tech regulations.

Generative AI is in the crosshairs at Meta and Alphabet annual meetings as shareholders vote for detailed reports

Generative AI scrutiny by shareholders at tech giants due to misinformation concerns.

Australia's Anti-Misinformation Laws Target Twitter

The conflict between government regulation of social media and free speech is exemplified by ongoing efforts to manage misinformation and public safety in tech regulations.

Generative AI is in the crosshairs at Meta and Alphabet annual meetings as shareholders vote for detailed reports

Generative AI scrutiny by shareholders at tech giants due to misinformation concerns.
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#google

Google's agreement to pay millions for California news called a bad deal by journalists

The new agreement aims to support California's local journalism but is criticized for benefiting Google more than the news organizations.

How Google's move to retain cookies will impact digital advertisers

Google's decision to keep third-party cookies in Chrome is a significant development impacting the digital advertising ecosystem.

Google found in breach of monopoly laws over online searches

Google found guilty of monopolistic practices in landmark ruling.

Google is a monopoly and judges want to fix that. Outcomes are hard to predict.

Google faces increasing legal challenges as courts declare its practices monopolistic.
A shift towards stricter antitrust enforcement is underway against tech giants.

Federal judge rules Google violated antitrust law | MarTech

Google ruled to have an illegal monopoly in search and advertising markets by federal judge, setting a potential precedent. Google pays Apple $20 billion yearly for default search on iPhones.

EU top court delivers 'big win' against Apple and Google

EU Court rules against Apple and Google, reinforcing competition regulations with significant financial penalties.

Google's agreement to pay millions for California news called a bad deal by journalists

The new agreement aims to support California's local journalism but is criticized for benefiting Google more than the news organizations.

How Google's move to retain cookies will impact digital advertisers

Google's decision to keep third-party cookies in Chrome is a significant development impacting the digital advertising ecosystem.

Google found in breach of monopoly laws over online searches

Google found guilty of monopolistic practices in landmark ruling.

Google is a monopoly and judges want to fix that. Outcomes are hard to predict.

Google faces increasing legal challenges as courts declare its practices monopolistic.
A shift towards stricter antitrust enforcement is underway against tech giants.

Federal judge rules Google violated antitrust law | MarTech

Google ruled to have an illegal monopoly in search and advertising markets by federal judge, setting a potential precedent. Google pays Apple $20 billion yearly for default search on iPhones.

EU top court delivers 'big win' against Apple and Google

EU Court rules against Apple and Google, reinforcing competition regulations with significant financial penalties.
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The AI boom is turning traditional economics on its head as tech giants boost spending despite high interest rates

Mega-cap tech companies are prioritizing AI capital expenditures despite high interest rates, indicating a shift in traditional economic responses to monetary policy.

Skelton: Newsom and lawmakers bow to Google, killing help for news industry

Governor Newsom's inaction contradicts his promises to support news organizations and compensate them for their content.

Prediction: A New Media CEO Is Imminent

Warner Brothers is struggling against tech giants in the streaming and film industry, threatening its traditional business model.

Google and Meta reportedly skirting their own rules to ad target young teens, shows why tech giants cannot regulate themselves

Google and Meta circumvented their own age-based advertising policies by creating a campaign targeting young teens, raising concerns about tech giants' self-regulation and protection of vulnerable users.

Why Google isn't Standard Oil, AT&T, or even Microsoft

The ruling against Google's monopoly in web search is part of broader antitrust cases against tech giants, impacting the industry significantly in the future.

Tech's message to Wall Street: We'll keep pouring cash into AI

Tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Meta are showing impressive growth and profitability, reassuring Wall Street investors.

From the Super Bowl to the Olympics, AI companies are spending more on AI-related advertising

Companies are increasing advertising spending on AI-related products significantly, with tech giants leading the way.
#investing

Should You Buy Meta Platforms and Google Parent Company Alphabet Now That They Are Cheaper Than Coca-Cola Stock? | The Motley Fool

Coca-Cola's high valuation compared to Meta Platforms and Alphabet despite their tech advancements.

Want to Get Richer? 3 Best Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Forever | The Motley Fool

Investing in technology giants like Amazon, Meta Platforms and Alphabet can offer long-term growth opportunities.

Should You Buy Meta Platforms and Google Parent Company Alphabet Now That They Are Cheaper Than Coca-Cola Stock? | The Motley Fool

Coca-Cola's high valuation compared to Meta Platforms and Alphabet despite their tech advancements.

Want to Get Richer? 3 Best Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Forever | The Motley Fool

Investing in technology giants like Amazon, Meta Platforms and Alphabet can offer long-term growth opportunities.
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#microsoft

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Microsoft made a significant investment in OpenAI, driving stock gains.
Microsoft diversified its AI investments by partnering with Mistral and other prominent firms.

Microsoft's costs in focus as fears rise over slow payoff from AI

Investors question Microsoft's Azure growth and AI investments' payoff amid escalating spending.

New rules from Microsoft ban use of AI for facial recognition by law enforcement

Microsoft prohibits law enforcement from using Azure OpenAI for facial recognition, aligning with Amazon and IBM.

Microsoft 'fires entire DEI team' as diversity is 'no longer business-critical'

DEI is no longer considered business-critical at Microsoft following layoffs.

Microsoft invests $1.5B in UAE AI outfit G42

Microsoft invests $1.5 billion in G42 for AI solutions in Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa.
Tech giants continue AI advancements despite regulatory efforts by lawmakers worldwide.

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Microsoft made a significant investment in OpenAI, driving stock gains.
Microsoft diversified its AI investments by partnering with Mistral and other prominent firms.

Microsoft's costs in focus as fears rise over slow payoff from AI

Investors question Microsoft's Azure growth and AI investments' payoff amid escalating spending.

New rules from Microsoft ban use of AI for facial recognition by law enforcement

Microsoft prohibits law enforcement from using Azure OpenAI for facial recognition, aligning with Amazon and IBM.

Microsoft 'fires entire DEI team' as diversity is 'no longer business-critical'

DEI is no longer considered business-critical at Microsoft following layoffs.

Microsoft invests $1.5B in UAE AI outfit G42

Microsoft invests $1.5 billion in G42 for AI solutions in Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa.
Tech giants continue AI advancements despite regulatory efforts by lawmakers worldwide.
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Amazon earnings preview: Analysts eye AI monetization

Amazon's upcoming earnings report will focus on AI monetization and AWS growth.

Stocks to watch next week: Meta, Apple, Amazon and also UK interest rates

Investors closely monitor 'Mag 7' earnings, focusing on AI trend impact.

Hochul's entirely right: Keep smartphones out of schools

Smartphones in school are harmful to children's development.

Tax online giants to help kids' mental health, say Lib Dems

Liberal Democrats propose increasing taxes on tech giants like Amazon and Google to fund mental health professionals in state schools.
#regulation

Claude Beats ChatGPT in AI Rankings Of Top Chatbots

Claude 3 by Anthropic surpasses ChatGPT-4 in global AI rankings.
The AI industry is witnessing intense competition among big tech players and regulatory bodies to dominate AI development.

Mobile App Competition Bill Fast-Tracked Through U.K. Parliament

The UK Parliament passed the Digital Markets, Competition, and Consumers Bill to regulate tech giants like Apple and Google, preventing abuse of power and enhancing competition.

Europe's A.I. Champion' Sets Sights on Tech Giants in U.S.

Europe aims to compete in AI with companies like Mistral to avoid domination by US and Chinese tech giants.

Claude Beats ChatGPT in AI Rankings Of Top Chatbots

Claude 3 by Anthropic surpasses ChatGPT-4 in global AI rankings.
The AI industry is witnessing intense competition among big tech players and regulatory bodies to dominate AI development.

Mobile App Competition Bill Fast-Tracked Through U.K. Parliament

The UK Parliament passed the Digital Markets, Competition, and Consumers Bill to regulate tech giants like Apple and Google, preventing abuse of power and enhancing competition.

Europe's A.I. Champion' Sets Sights on Tech Giants in U.S.

Europe aims to compete in AI with companies like Mistral to avoid domination by US and Chinese tech giants.
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Bing's API is down, taking Microsoft Copilot, DuckDuckGo and ChatGPT's web search feature down too

Many services rely on Bing's API for search results, impacting various platforms during outages.

AI's giants are still demoing stuff faster than they can ship it

The recent weeks have seen a surge in AI-related announcements by tech giants, setting the stage for a new era of AI developments.
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Analysis | Microsoft's "responsible AI" chief worries about the open web

Tech giants focusing on chatbots must ensure AI use doesn't disrupt web business models.

Better AI Stock: Alphabet vs. Meta Platforms | The Motley Fool

AI is a significant focus for tech giants Alphabet and Meta Platforms, aiding their dominance and revenue streams through AI-driven advertising.

'3,000 new jobs': Microsoft and Amazon to invest billions in France

France attracts major investments from tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon, focusing on AI, cloud computing, and renewable energy.
Tech companies view France as a key player in carbon-free energy markets and strategic location for infrastructure development.

AI's Problems Are Antitrust Problems

Tech giants leveraging AI to monopolize and drive usage of their cloud services, leading to potential harm for consumers.

Analysis | Microsoft's "responsible AI" chief worries about the open web

Tech giants focusing on chatbots must ensure AI use doesn't disrupt web business models.

Better AI Stock: Alphabet vs. Meta Platforms | The Motley Fool

AI is a significant focus for tech giants Alphabet and Meta Platforms, aiding their dominance and revenue streams through AI-driven advertising.

'3,000 new jobs': Microsoft and Amazon to invest billions in France

France attracts major investments from tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon, focusing on AI, cloud computing, and renewable energy.
Tech companies view France as a key player in carbon-free energy markets and strategic location for infrastructure development.

AI's Problems Are Antitrust Problems

Tech giants leveraging AI to monopolize and drive usage of their cloud services, leading to potential harm for consumers.
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#investment

Trying to win the AI war is going to be expensive. Really, really expensive.

The AI war is expected to be extremely expensive, with Google potentially investing over $100 billion in AI development.

Google, Microsoft And Meta Take Three Approaches In The Generative AI Battle. Which Is Best?

Tech giants like Google, Meta, and Microsoft are vying for dominance in generative AI by targeting advertising, user data, and enterprise clients.

Best AI Cryptocurrencies to Buy Now: Render (RNDR), Near Protocol (NEAR) and These Cryptos

Investors are actively seeking top AI cryptocurrencies to buy after a market recovery post a crucial CPI report.

Amazon to invest $9bn in Singapore to expand cloud services

Amazon plans $9bn investment in Singapore to expand cloud infrastructure.

Trying to win the AI war is going to be expensive. Really, really expensive.

The AI war is expected to be extremely expensive, with Google potentially investing over $100 billion in AI development.

Google, Microsoft And Meta Take Three Approaches In The Generative AI Battle. Which Is Best?

Tech giants like Google, Meta, and Microsoft are vying for dominance in generative AI by targeting advertising, user data, and enterprise clients.

Best AI Cryptocurrencies to Buy Now: Render (RNDR), Near Protocol (NEAR) and These Cryptos

Investors are actively seeking top AI cryptocurrencies to buy after a market recovery post a crucial CPI report.

Amazon to invest $9bn in Singapore to expand cloud services

Amazon plans $9bn investment in Singapore to expand cloud infrastructure.
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#ai-development

Hugging Face is sharing $10 million worth of compute to help beat the big AI companies

Hugging Face is investing $10 million in free GPUs to support small developers combating AI centralization.

Big Tech Companies Were Investors in Smaller AI Labs. Now They're Rivals

Amazon and Microsoft investing in smaller technology companies for AI models

Hugging Face is sharing $10 million worth of compute to help beat the big AI companies

Hugging Face is investing $10 million in free GPUs to support small developers combating AI centralization.

Big Tech Companies Were Investors in Smaller AI Labs. Now They're Rivals

Amazon and Microsoft investing in smaller technology companies for AI models
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Google and OpenAI Are Battling for AI Supremacy

Tech giants OpenAI and Google presented visions for generative AI's future, showcasing competing capabilities and applications in live demos.

Back to the Office Orders Spurred Turnover at Trio of Tech Giants

Back-to-office mandates at tech giants like Microsoft, Apple, and SpaceX led to increased executive departures and loss of senior workforce, benefiting more flexible competitors.
Rigid back-to-office rules resulted in varying employee turnover rates, indicating potential negative impact on work tenure and organizational loyalty.

68 tech companies sign CISA's secure by design pledge

Tech giants sign CISA's Secure by Design pledge to enhance product security by committing to specific actions within a year.

4 takeaways from the Google antitrust trial

Google allegedly holds 89% of the search engine market, facing antitrust allegations.
Google and Apple had a deal where Google gave Apple almost 40% of its ad revenue to strengthen its market dominance.

Social media companies now require labeling for AI-generated images and video

Tech giants have guidelines for labeling AI-generated content on their platforms and are working together to establish industry standards.

TikTok's Boss Goes From Reserved Tech Exec to Met Gala Chair

The Met Gala, despite being a Vogue branding event, has been sponsored by tech giants like Amazon, Apple, Instagram, and TikTok, reflecting the dynamics of modern media partnerships.

Kaiser Permanente may have sent private patient data to Google, Microsoft and X

Kaiser Permanente's breach resulted in sharing patients' information with tech giants; data included names and search history.

Big Tech keeps spending billions on AI. There's no end in sight.

Tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Meta are significantly increasing their investments in AI, with plans to spend tens of billions more, leading to increased demand for computer chips and potential strains on the U.S. electrical grid.
#ai-industry

Big tech's cloud oligopoly risks AI market concentration | Computer Weekly

Tech giants' growing influence over AI startups concerns competition authorities in the US and UK.

Watch: Why Perplexity AI could be worth up to $3B

Perplexity AI raised $62.7 million at a $1 billion valuation but might face competition from larger fundraising rounds up to $250 million.

Big tech's cloud oligopoly risks AI market concentration | Computer Weekly

Tech giants' growing influence over AI startups concerns competition authorities in the US and UK.

Watch: Why Perplexity AI could be worth up to $3B

Perplexity AI raised $62.7 million at a $1 billion valuation but might face competition from larger fundraising rounds up to $250 million.
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#regulations

UK probes Amazon and Microsoft over AI partnerships with Mistral, Anthropic, and Inflection | TechCrunch

The U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority is investigating close-knit tie-ups and hiring practices involving Microsoft, Amazon, and AI startups for potential impacts on competition.

Google begins removing California news from search in response to Journalism Preservation Act

The California Journalism Prevention Act (AB 886) would require tech giants to pay a journalism usage fee for sharing content on their platforms.

UK probes Amazon and Microsoft over AI partnerships with Mistral, Anthropic, and Inflection | TechCrunch

The U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority is investigating close-knit tie-ups and hiring practices involving Microsoft, Amazon, and AI startups for potential impacts on competition.

Google begins removing California news from search in response to Journalism Preservation Act

The California Journalism Prevention Act (AB 886) would require tech giants to pay a journalism usage fee for sharing content on their platforms.
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OpenAI and Meta Poised to Produce AI Models Capable of Reasoning and Planning

Advanced AI models by OpenAI and Meta are expected to revolutionize machine cognition, focusing on reasoning and planning capabilities.

In big election year, tech platforms are open for voter manipulation

Under the EU's Digital Services Act, tech giants launched 11 advertising transparency tools lacking effectiveness, potentially allowing hidden funders and manipulation.

Big Tech's ad transparency tools are still woeful, Mozilla research report finds | TechCrunch

Tech giants' ad transparency tools are lacking, hindering accountability and research on their impacts, especially on elections.

Apple makes a major change that makes it easier to repair iPhones

Apple is planning to allow select iPhone models to receive used genuine Apple parts for repair, signaling a positive step for the 'right to repair' movement.

Google paywalling search AI is 'unnatural,' says HPC leader

Google is considering putting AI search innovations behind a paywall, contrasting with the democratization stance of Northern Data Group COO.
The debate revolves around AI ethics and data governance, emphasizing the responsibility of tech giants like Google to manage AI ethically.

Apple's New Guidelines Now Allow Game Emulators on App Store

Apple will allow game emulator apps on App Store.
Developers need to ensure emulation software complies with Apple's guidelines and laws.
Apple is updating its policies due to the EU's Digital Markets Act.

From 90s chatrooms to AI algorithms, has the internet lost its fun? - CityAM

Algorithms and tech giants have narrowed the online experience, reducing the thrill of discovering random content.
Clickbait tactics erode trust and contribute to a toxic online atmosphere, making the internet less enjoyable.

EU's draft cybersecurity certification eases path for US tech giants

The EU is revising cybersecurity certification rules to potentially allow tech giants like Amazon, Google, Microsoft easier access to cloud contracts.
The initial sovereignty requirements for the EU's cybersecurity certification draft faced opposition, leading to a shift towards more lenient regulations.

TikTok, Meta And Snap Topline NewFronts Lineup As Amazon And Peacock Leave The Stage

NewFronts lineup finalized with tech giants present
Shift of Amazon and Peacock away from NewFronts to main upfronts

Cognition Seeks $2 Billion Valuation for AI Code-Writing Tool

Cognition Labs aims for multibillion-dollar valuation with AI coding tool
AI companies experiencing significant valuation jumps
#fair-competition

European Commission Examines Alphabet, Apple & Meta's Walled Gardens Under the DMA

European Commission opens investigations into Alphabet, Apple, and Meta for gatekeeping practices under the Digital Markets Act.
DMA aims to promote fairness and competition among digital products and services, ensuring customers have a choice between providers for online services.

In-app browsers still a privacy, security, and choice issue

Competition authorities in Europe and the UK are scrutinizing in-app browsers for anticompetitive behavior.
Open Web Advocacy is advocating for fair competition regarding in-app browsers by preventing tech giants from subverting user choice.

European Commission Examines Alphabet, Apple & Meta's Walled Gardens Under the DMA

European Commission opens investigations into Alphabet, Apple, and Meta for gatekeeping practices under the Digital Markets Act.
DMA aims to promote fairness and competition among digital products and services, ensuring customers have a choice between providers for online services.

In-app browsers still a privacy, security, and choice issue

Competition authorities in Europe and the UK are scrutinizing in-app browsers for anticompetitive behavior.
Open Web Advocacy is advocating for fair competition regarding in-app browsers by preventing tech giants from subverting user choice.
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#digital-markets-act

EU Launches Investigation Into Tech Titans for Monopoly Practices

Companies face fines up to 10% of global revenue
Investigations on tech giants for potential violations

Apple, Google, Meta targeted in EU's first Digital Markets Act investigations

EU launching antitrust investigations on Apple, Google, and Meta under the Digital Markets Act.
Violations of the law could result in fines up to 10% of the companies' global annual turnover.

EU Launches Investigation Into Tech Titans for Monopoly Practices

Companies face fines up to 10% of global revenue
Investigations on tech giants for potential violations

Apple, Google, Meta targeted in EU's first Digital Markets Act investigations

EU launching antitrust investigations on Apple, Google, and Meta under the Digital Markets Act.
Violations of the law could result in fines up to 10% of the companies' global annual turnover.
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