On today's podcast episode, we discuss what to make of the deal between the writers and studios, whether we'll soon be interacting with synthetic social networks, if AI can really improve customer service, wearable AI technology potentially replacing the smartphone, how much people have saved for retirement, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our director of reports editing Rahul Chadha, director of forecasting Oscar Orozco and analyst Max Willens.
The need for AI-capable servers presents an attractive opportunity to shift away from PCs and their lagging sales. GPU supplies remain a choke point for expansion.
Kia and Hyundai join Tesla’s NACS charging in North America. Other automakers align to provide broad charging networks that are crucial for growing EV demand.
Microsoft to seal Activision Blizzard deal: Overcoming regulatory hurdles, it’s poised to become a gaming industry behemoth. But Microsoft must cater to players to be successful.
OpenAI wants to become a chipmaker: It’s looking to mitigate chip shortages and enhance AI model training, despite major chip design and manufacturing sector hurdles.
Concerns about anti-competitive behavior are barriers for cloud customers. Regulation could change the competitive cloud-provider landscape.
Google’s Gmail updates will affect marketers: Enforcing stringent sender requirements for bulk emailers could counter rising threats from AI-generated spam.
It’s separating its IoT and connected car business from its cybersecurity unit so it can attract investors. But dividing its interests could open it up for acquisition.
AI job postings surge on LinkedIn: The technology is a focal point for employers and job applicants across industries on the platform. It could have long-term systemic effects.
Google's Pixel 8 and Watch intertwine AI prowess and cloud computing to entice adoption. Rising market share goes hand in hand with a price increase.
Anthropic attracts billions from Amazon and Google for AI. Potential conflict arises with attached conditions. AI investment boom may lead to Big Tech power play.
Amazon’s Project Nessie in the limelight: An alleged price manipulation algorithm adds to the FTC’s antitrust battle. It could also have implications for how companies use AI.
Meta lays off staff from metaverse division: The cuts point to the social media giant’s faltering chip development goals. More cuts mean more morale problems.
The DOJ uses testimonies from Microsoft and DuckDuckGo to challenge Google’s search dominance. A loss could force Google to restructure high-value default search deals.
Visa will invest $100M in smaller AI players. The move aligns with rising investments to combat fraud and optimize payments and could help fund AI startups.
Millions of customer service jobs could be lost to AI: Companies globally are embracing AI chatbots for customer service. But there’s an opportunity to augment, not replace, human workers.
Supermodel shows off Humane’s AI techie broach: A wearable, screenless AI assistant could merge high tech with high fashion. But will average consumers go for it?
On today's podcast episode, we discuss the significance of Google's antitrust trial, the Department of Justice's (DOJ's) case against Google, Google's defense, and what the possible—and likely—outcomes might be. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf.
EU and French officials are probing Nvidia’s dominance in the GPU sector. Until competition gains traction, expect regulatory activity to persist.
Meta’s return-to-office policy is a ‘mess’: Reluctant in-office employees are finding there’s not enough space for them, but Meta wants to reduce, not expand, its footprint.