Google loses EU court battle over Android Auto interoperability case
The decision upholds Italy’s 2021 antitrust ruling, which fined Google $106.7 million for blocking Enel X Italia’s app from Android Auto
Alibaba to open-source video and image-generating AI model Wan 2.1
The move follows the recent launch of open-source AI models by DeepSeek, which have gained global attention for their performance
DeepSeek’s AI breakthrough continues with accelerated R2 launch
The company aims for R2 to improve coding capabilities and expand beyond English-language reasoning
Nvidia sues EU regulators over merger review of Run:ai acquisition
The dispute centers on the EU’s policy allowing regulators to review acquisitions that fall below the merger revenue threshold
Intel begins production with latest high NA lithography machines
Intel runs a quarterly production of 30,000 wafers, as early data confirms the higher reliability of these new machines
Google faces lawsuit as AI overviews reduce demand for original content
U.S. edtech company Chegg argues that Google’s AI overviews have caused a decline in its website traffic and subscribers
Tesla’s autopilot update in China fails to meet Musk’s promises
While the update brings features similar to Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system, it remains less advanced than the version available in the US
Apple partners with Foxconn to build AI server factory in Texas
The company aims to add 20,000 research and development jobs across the US as part of its broader investment strategy
Nvidia’s AI chip demand under scrutiny as DeepSeek disrupts market
Nvidia benefits most from AI investments, while DeepSeek's low-cost models raise doubts about its pricey chips
Qatar signs deal with Scale AI to use AI to boost government services
The deal allows Qatar's government to adopt tools such as predictive analytics, automation and advanced data analysis
Elon Musk’s Starlink faces competition as China plans 15,000 satellites
China launches a record 263 LEO satellites in 2024 as it competes with Starlink, which operates over 7,000 satellites and plans to expand to 42,000 by decade’s end
Alibaba to invest $52.4 billion in AI and cloud computing over three years
Alibaba's planned investment surpasses its total spending on AI and cloud computing over the past decade
OpenAI bans accounts tied to China and North Korea for malicious AI activity
Authoritarian regimes try to leverage AI against the U.S. and their own people and uses AI tools to detect such operations, says OpenAI
Apple disables end-to-end encryption for iCloud backups in UK
The move ends end-to-end encryption for iCloud backups in the UK, allowing Apple to access user data and share it with authorities if required
Meta trims employee stock options by 10% while raising executive bonuses
Amid record stock highs, Meta cuts equity grants for employees but boosts executive bonus targets to 200%