Regulators Are Finally Looking at AI’s Antitrust Risks
A new legal analysis warns that AI’s antitrust risks go far beyond price-fixing. Regulators are now scrutinizing how algorithms can allocate markets, personalize pricing, and entrench dominance.
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Nadella Ditches the Boardroom to Talk AI With Engineers
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is changing how he gets AI updates. Instead of polished executive presentations, he’s meeting directly with frontline engineers working on Copilot projects. This hands-on approach aims to accelerate innovation and catch problems early.
China’s Rare Earth Game: A Deal in Name Only?
A reported deal to lift Chinese restrictions on rare earth supplies isn’t playing out on the ground. US companies say they still can’t get the raw materials needed to build a domestic industry for critical magnets.
Apple Gives In, Allows Sideloading in Brazil After Antitrust Fight
Apple has settled a major antitrust case in Brazil, agreeing to overhaul its App Store rules. The company must now allow app sideloading and external payment links for users in the country, with a tight deadline to implement the changes.
GTA 6 Will Be $70, Not $100, Says Ex-Rockstar Animator
A former Rockstar animator has weighed in on the two biggest questions surrounding GTA 6: price and release date. Mike York expects a $70 base price and a firm November 2026 launch, countering analyst predictions of a $100 game.
Sam Altman Says He’s “Zero Percent” Excited to Run a Public OpenAI
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is openly dreading the idea of taking his company public. In a new interview, he called the prospect of being a public company CEO “zero percent” exciting, even as rumors point to a potential $1 trillion IPO.
Cavan’s PQE Tech expands with new building, 10 jobs
An Irish engineering firm is betting on growth with a new, nearly zero-energy building. The expansion aims to boost its presence in domestic and international markets.
Apple’s Layoffs Signal a New, Less Sexy Tech Reality
Apple, long an outlier, has laid off dozens of sales employees in a surprise move. It’s part of a broader trend where tech layoffs have become a standard tool, with over 700,000 cuts since 2022. The industry’s glamour is fading fast.
When CEOs Try to Be Influencers, It Often Goes Wrong
A growing industry is training executives on social media best practices, with roles like PayPal’s “Head of CEO Content” paying over $300k. But recent posts from leaders at Blockworks and Snowflake highlight how quickly a personal brand push can backfire, causing real business and legal headaches.
Webb Telescope Finds a Shockingly Normal Supernova From the Dawn of Time
Astronomers have used the James Webb Space Telescope to confirm a supernova from when the universe was only 730 million years old. Surprisingly, the ancient stellar explosion looks a lot like ones we see nearby today.