Big Tech’s AI hiring-licensing trend: Microsoft’s and Amazon’s recent agreements with AI startups involve hiring key employees and licensing software to drive innovation. But regulators are onto them.
EU regulations are forcing Apple to reconsider App Store policies, reshaping mobile app distribution dynamics and opening a path for Epic Games to return to iOS.
The tool can enhance ChatGPT’s accuracy in coding output, but OpenAI’s path to increase brand trust also needs progress in data privacy and consumer-facing hallucinations
This would boost customer power and flexibility while changing the competitive market for service carrier providers
High costs, reliability concerns, and a lack of confidence in US infrastructure are detering consumers and hurting EV sales.
AWS—Perplexity’s cloud provider—is investigating the startup for alleged content theft, potentially affecting its reputation and future in the competitive AI market.
Its $2 trillion valuation is driven by cloud computing growth, AI investments, and strategic diversification despite lagging in AI productization—revealing a safe and steady path to longer-term profits.
New languages like Punjabi and Afar expand Google Translate’s reach, despite ongoing AI reliability concerns.
The new feature addresses user demand and offers them more content-sharing options, increasing Steam Deck’s competitive edge over Nintendo’s Switch.
Artist permissions are needed for YouTube to expand its AI music tools and compete in the short-form content market.
VW invests $5 billion to keep Rivian afloat and in turn gets access to technology-driven solutions for its fleet of vehicle brands. Strategic partnerships can accelerate EV adoption.
While this provides smarter in-car assistance, consumers may not flock to VW just for an improved infotainment system. Read online
Intensifying scrutiny and potential billion-dollar fines could create product fragmentation, leaving EU customers without some features and functionality.
A cyberattack on CDK Global disabled key systems for nearly 15,000 car dealerships, seriously disrupting operations. Ransomware can paralyze entire industries relying on single service providers.
Industry giants say the new requirements are “practically impossible” with today’s technology, and high costs will trickle down to consumers.
GenAI music platforms need to watch legal lines as music publishers continue their fight against misuse of copyrighted content.
EU competition regulators accuse Apple of DMA violations and excessive store fees. Consequences could include fines up to $38 billion and delays to its AI pivot.
Apple’s new tolerance for game emulators is good for gamers and could help appease regulators’ gatekeeper concerns.
Although its servers need a lot of energy and water to operate, Microsoft is putting its focus on AI innovation rather than subsea research.
Y Combinator and 140 AI startups oppose California’s Senate Bill 1047, fearing its restrictions will stifle innovation and harm talent retention.