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Tech industry

Why is the Biden administration suing Apple? All to know

Apple accused of monopolizing smartphone market in US antitrust lawsuit

US government files landmark antitrust lawsuit against Apple accusing it of maintaining an illegal monopoly in the smartphone market [ more ]

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Tech industry

Tech companies break earnings records despite regulatory battle

Tech giants' dominance persists despite regulatory challenges. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Artificial intelligence

Microsoft, Google post double-digit profits rises, boosting case for AI

Tech giants' shares surged post strong earnings. [ more ]

The Economic Times

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. [ more ]

Mail Online

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Artificial intelligence

Meta's AI chatbot refuses to imagine an Asian man with a white woman

Meta's AI image generator faces criticism for racial bias in not being able to show mixed-race couples.

Users found the AI incapable of generating images of Asian individuals in relationships with white people, reflecting racial bias. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

3 months ago

UK news

UK election may be rigged using AI deepfakes, home secretary warns

Adversaries may use deepfake videos to influence elections

Regulation and legislation are crucial in addressing deepfake challenges [ more ]

#advertising

The Motley Fool

Tech industry

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. [ more ]

Investor's Business Daily

Artificial intelligence

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. [ more ]

The Motley Fool

Artificial intelligence

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. [ more ]

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Theregister

Information security

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. [ more ]

Axios

Artificial intelligence

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. [ more ]

Fast Company

6 days ago

Artificial intelligence

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. [ more ]

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TechCrunch

4 days ago

Artificial intelligence

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. [ more ]

TechCrunch

Artificial intelligence

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. [ more ]

PYMNTS.com

Artificial intelligence

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 [ more ]

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time.com

Artificial intelligence

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

Amazon and Microsoft investing in smaller technology companies for AI models [ more ]

www.thelocal.fr

France politics

'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. [ more ]

Theregister

Artificial intelligence

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. [ more ]

ComputerWeekly.com

Artificial intelligence

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. [ more ]

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Yahoo Tech

5 days ago

Tech industry

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. [ more ]

#regulation

Forbes

3 days ago

EU data protection

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. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Artificial intelligence

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. [ more ]

MobileAppAaily

Artificial intelligence

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. [ more ]

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Inc.com

Tech industry

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. [ more ]

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www.aljazeera.com

DevOps

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

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

ReadWrite

Artificial intelligence

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. [ more ]

Business Insider

Artificial intelligence

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. [ more ]

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#generative-ai

The Atlantic

Artificial intelligence

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. [ more ]

ReadWrite

Artificial intelligence

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. [ more ]

TechCrunch

Artificial intelligence

EU dials up scrutiny of major platforms over GenAI risks ahead of elections | TechCrunch

EU requesting information on generative AI risks from tech giants like Google, Meta, Microsoft

Stress tests planned to assess platforms' readiness for generative AI risks before European Parliament elections [ more ]

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The Verge

Artificial intelligence

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. [ more ]

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Washington Post

Artificial intelligence

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. [ more ]

Daily Kos

Artificial intelligence

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. [ more ]

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www.nytimes.com

Marketing

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. [ more ]

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Quartz

Tech industry

Google paid Apple $20 billion to be Safari's default search engine

Google paid Apple $20 billion to remain Safari's default search engine in 2022, highlighting the substantial cost of maintaining search dominance. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Tech industry

Tech Industry Braces as Google Antitrust Trial Closes

The U.S. vs. Google antitrust trial will impact the tech giant's operations and potentially set a legal precedent for other tech companies. [ more ]

The Seattle Times

California

What happens when Google censors news to protect its bottom line? | Tom Philp

Search engines have evolved from censoring sexually explicit or copyrighted material to selectively blocking news for economic self-interest. [ more ]

Washington Post

Media industry

California wants Big Tech to pay for news. Google is fighting back.

Google is blocking news links for California-based news outlets following the state's move to enforce payment for news display on their platforms. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

Media industry

Faced with possibly paying for news, Google removes links to California news sites for some users

Google testing exclusion of California news sites from search results to push back against paying for linking. [ more ]

Miami Herald

Media industry

Google says it will reduce some user access to California news sites

Google is removing links to California news sites due to a pending bill causing implications for the company's business model. [ more ]

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www.ocregister.com

4 weeks ago

Privacy professionals

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. [ more ]

#ai-investments

Washington Post

Artificial intelligence

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. [ more ]

The Globe and Mail

Artificial intelligence

Nikkei 225 Yen (NLF18) Quote

Microsoft made a significant investment in OpenAI, driving stock gains.

Microsoft diversified its AI investments by partnering with Mistral and other prominent firms. [ more ]

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TechCrunch

Artificial intelligence

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. [ more ]

Medium

Artificial intelligence

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. [ more ]

TNW | Deep-Tech

Marketing

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. [ more ]

TechCrunch

Marketing

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. [ more ]

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Sacramento Bee

California

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. [ more ]

Variety

Film

'Unclickable,' About Murky World of Digital Ad Fraud, Acquired by Cat&Docs Ahead of Thessaloniki Documentary Festival Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

Digital ad fraud investigation film "Unclickable" acquired by Cat&Docs.

Highlights the impact of digital ad fraud on society and democracy. [ more ]

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Mail Online

Apple

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. [ more ]

www.npr.org

Tech industry

The EU fines Apple nearly $2 billion for hindering music streaming competition

Apple fined nearly $2 billion for antitrust violation by EU Commission

EU Commission aims to prevent tech giants from unfair market practices [ more ]

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Theregister

Artificial intelligence

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. [ more ]

Gadgets 360

Apple

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. [ more ]

CityAM

Digital life

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. [ more ]

ReadWrite

Europe politics

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. [ more ]

Deadline

Marketing

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 [ more ]

#fair-competition

Theregister

Web development

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. [ more ]

TechRepublic

EU data protection

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. [ more ]

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Createsend

EU data protection

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. [ more ]

Truthout

Privacy professionals

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 [ more ]

Fox Business

EU data protection

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. [ more ]

Ars Technica

EU data protection

Apple, Google, and Meta are failing DMA compliance, EU suspects

Apple, Google, and Meta are under investigation for potential non-compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA).

EC is probing app store rules, default settings, and ad personalization practices of the tech giants to ensure compliance. [ more ]

www.cnn.com

EU data protection

Apple, Google and Meta at risk of heavy' fines as Europe launches new probes

The European Union investigates Apple, Google, and Meta for potential DMA violations.

Heavy fines up to 10% of global revenue for non-compliance with the Digital Markets Act. [ more ]

The Globe and Mail

EU data protection

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

EU is investigating Apple, Google, and Meta for potential Digital Markets Act breaches.

Violations could lead to fines up to 10% of companies' global annual turnover. [ more ]

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Axios

Artificial intelligence

Antitrust suits leave big tech unbowed

Antitrust actions target tech giants' future innovations

Tech giants adapt acquisition tactics to evade antitrust regulations [ more ]

Mail Online

Artificial intelligence

We tested the two top 'AI phones' to see if they improve your life

Tech giants are heavily integrating AI capabilities into smartphones, such as Apple, Samsung, and Google.

Google's Pixel phones have advanced AI features like real-time transcription and AI-powered photo editing tools. [ more ]

Tech.co

Remote teams

Fully Remote Jobs at Microsoft You Can Apply for in March 2024

Remote work trend continues post-pandemic with tech giants offering new jobs globally.

Microsoft has numerous remote job opportunities worldwide in March 2024. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Marketing

TikTok Is Its Own Worst Enemy

Banning TikTok in the U.S. was initially opposed due to concerns about data privacy and competition with tech giants.

Recent bipartisan efforts to force ByteDance to sell TikTok have led to a reconsideration of the ban's necessity. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

EU data protection

EU probes Chinese site AliExpress over potentially illegal online products

The European Commission has opened a formal investigation into AliExpress under the Digital Services Act for concerns related to illegal and harmful content.

The European Union is also scrutinizing tech giants' use of generative artificial intelligence through information requests. [ more ]

www.fastcompany.com

Digital life

How the internet is killing us

The transition from subjects to citizens under American democracy empowered individuals with rights and the ability to determine their collective destiny.

The current digital landscape can be likened to digital feudalism where individuals are subjugated by major technology companies exploiting a feudal architecture. [ more ]

London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Artificial intelligence

Two best AI stocks to buy

Tech giants are investing heavily in AI, expecting sector growth over 15% this year.

Nvidia and Service Now Inc. are identified as the best AI stocks for investors, with proven consistent growth and promising future prospects. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

Digital life

Google Is Offering $5 Million in a Quantum Computing Contest | Entrepreneur

Quantum computers show potential for faster tasks than classical computers.

XPRIZE competition aims to bridge the gap between quantum algorithms and real-world applications. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Tech industry

Forced to Change: Tech Giants Bow to Global Onslaught of Rules

Tech giants making changes to comply with new EU law

Increased competition in digital economy leads to significant shifts in tech industry [ more ]

Electronic Frontier Foundation

Privacy professionals

Ghana's President Must Refuse to Sign the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

The Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill passed in Ghana's Parliament, President Akufo-Addo must protect human rights by refusing assent, Tech giants have not publicly spoken against LGBTQ+ persecution in Ghana. [ more ]

New York Post