Google will avoid disbanding, but it will have to abandon exclusive search transactions in antitrust exams
While Google will not be forced to dissolve its search business, federal judges have tentatively ordered other changes to Tech Giant’s business practices, preventing further anti-competitive action. US District Court Judge Amit P. Mehta on Tuesday outlined a remedy that prohibits Google from entering or maintaining exclusive transactions that links the distribution of searches, Chrome, […]
Google will avoid breaking up, but you should abandon your monopoly search transaction in antitrust exams
While Google will not be forced to dissolve its search business, federal judges have tentatively ordered other changes to Tech Giant’s business practices, preventing further anti-competitive action. US District Court Judge Amit P. Mehta on Tuesday outlined a remedy that prohibits Google from entering or maintaining exclusive transactions that links the distribution of searches, Chrome, […]
Openai gets product tests and gets startup statsigs and shakes the leadership team
In a blog post on Tuesday, Openai announced it has acquired product testing startup Statsig and agreed to introduce founder and CEO Vijaye Raji as CTO for its applications. Openai paid Statsig $1.1 billion, one of the biggest acquisitions ever for the ChatGpt maker, and under its current $300 billion valuation, Openai spokesman Kayla Wood […]
Tesla’s fourth “master plan” reads like nonsense generated in LLM
Tesla has published its fourth so-called “masterplan,” with a high level of information on how the company wants to guide its billing into the adoption of humanoid robots and the planet-wide sustainable energy. However, this post does not have a key component of the plan: details. Even CEO Elon Musk agrees. In one of his […]
Tesla’s 4th “Master Plan” reads like nonsense generated by LLM
Tesla has published its fourth “Master Plan,” with a high level of information on how the company wants to guide its billing into the adoption of humanoid robots and the planet of sustainable energy. However, this post does not have a key component of the plan: details. Even CEO Elon Musk agrees. In one of […]
Humanity raises a $13 billion Series F at a valuation of $183 billion
Humanity, an AI company, has raised a $13 billion Series F round. This will bring postmoney valuations to up to $183 billion. The company will be used to support increased recruitment, deeper safety research and international expansion, the company says. According to the company’s blog post, Iconiq is leading the round in collaboration with Fidelity […]
WordPress unveils Telex, an experimental AI development tool
Web Publishing Platform WordPress introduces an early version of its AI development tools. Matt Mullenweg, co-founder and Automattic CEO of WordPress, is described as “V0 or adorable, but especially for WordPress only.” A reference to V0 and the popular “Vibe Coding” service for building software using AI interfaces. Mullenweg introduced a new WordPress AI tool […]
Tesla Dojo: The rise and fall of Elon Musk’s AI supercomputer
For years, Elon Musk has spoken of the promise of Dojo, the AI supercomputer that was supposed to be the cornerstone of Tesla’s AI ambitions. It was important enough to Musk that in July 2024, he said the company’s AI team would “double down” on Dojo in the lead-up to Tesla’s robotaxi reveal, which happened […]
ICE revitalizes its contract with Spyware Maker Paragon
Last year, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) signed a $2 million worth of contract with Israeli spyware manufacturer Paragon. Shortly afterwards, the Biden administration will review the contract, issue a “suspension work order,” determine whether the contract complies with the commercial spyware executive order, and restrict U.S. government agencies from violating human rights and […]
Mrbeast reportedly plans to launch a telephone company
Mrbeast, a popular 27-year-old YouTuber known for his elaborate challenges and giveaways, is taking on new territory. He is reportedly starting his own telephone company. Mrbeast is set to launch mobile phone services next year, according to Business Insider, which saw the leaked investor deck. Business Insider also reported that Mrbeast and Beast Industries executives […]