EU penalties and a US trial highlight growing pressure on Big Tech acquisitions and market practices.
Over 80% of ad spending in the US for technology and electronics (87.1%), retail (82.9%), and consumer packaged goods (80.2%) is directed toward digital media, according to EMARKETER’s August 2024 forecast.
The beta feature simplifies music remixing for creators, signaling YouTube’s push to rival TikTok in video innovation.
Lackluster improvements in OpenAI’s Orion signal that limited training data and expensive computing could slow future breakthroughs.
The chatbot’s surging usage signals a shift toward AI tools as real-time search and conversational responses redefine how users access information.
Amazon’s program democratizes access to compute resources and raises concerns about aligning corporate goals with academic freedom.
Generative AI lands above phishing as a major threat, with leaders urging stronger safeguards and testing by humans.
A dismissal of claims by news outlets emphasizes the difficulty publishers face in stopping AI scraping and raises the stakes for ongoing lawsuits.
Tech ads thrive on YouTube: Industry KPI data shows computing, food, and political ads draw viewer attention as automotive lags.
With on-device AI capabilities and standout benchmarks, the M4 can help Apple justify premium Mac prices and offset tepid iPhone sales.
Mercado Libre is bullish about growth opportunities: The ecommerce giant is making massive investments to extend its dominance of the Latin American market.
The partnership, hosted by AWS, could solidify Anthropic’s reputation as a trusted AI provider for high-risk government applications.
Easing antitrust efforts and AI restrictions might drive tech innovation, but deregulation could risk fairness and safety standards.
Hampered by unclear monetization strategy and rising costs, Apple’s AI push faces steep adoption barriers.
Its GPU dominance and Big Tech partnerships keep Nvidia surging ahead, leaving rivals scrambling in an AI-driven market.
Targeting bias detection and fostering global ties, the UK aims to lead in AI assurance and strengthen its tech sector.
Meta, TikTok, Snap, and X intensify efforts to counter foreign influence and AI-driven deepfakes. Their ability to protect election integrity faces critical scrutiny.
Combined with the closure of its AAA gaming division, the move suggests the streamer is still searching for a winning plan for gaming.
Heavy spending on AI infrastructure by Meta, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Apple underscores their faith in AI’s growth, but the pressure to deliver consistent ROI mounts.