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Meta launches new ‘open’ AI model – and it comes with a big surprise

Powerful ‘Muse Spark Open’ system represents a departure from many other AI systems, and from Meta’s long-running feud with Apple

The Independent UK · Oct 16

Jio IPO: Meta, Google sit on nearly ₹1 lakh crore paper profit & neither is selling

Meta Platforms and Google are poised to realize significant gains from their Jio investment made in 2020. To bolster its growth, Jio Platforms is moving forward with an initial public offering planned to raise around ₹30,213 crore, achieving a valuation of ₹10.3 lakh crore. Neither Meta nor Google plans to…

The Economic Times · Oct 16

63 Ridiculous Lies That Might Have Worked If The Truth Hadn’t Been So Obvious

A little lie might seem harmless, but some people take their storytelling skills a bit too far. From ridiculous excuses and unnecessary exaggerations to claims that fall apart under the slightest scrutiny, these people thought they could fool everyone but ended up exposing themselves instead. Sometimes, all it takes is…

Bored Panda · Oct 13

Florida asks court to force Meta to change Facebook, Instagram for teens

Florida is advancing a lawsuit against Meta Platforms to enforce stricter protections for young users. The Attorney General seeks changes including limiting teen app usage and identifying underage users. Meta previously settled claims with other states, including changes for teen safety. Florida argues that the settlement was insufficient and will…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Google's AI Buildout Needs More Power. It Just Locked in a Massive Additional Amount.

A deal with Constellation includes 890 megawatts of new nuclear capacity from upgrades to 11 existing reactors.

International Business Times · Oct 6

Google fights £1 billion UK lawsuit over app store fees in latest Big Tech case

The case - brought on behalf of around 20 million consumers who bought apps through Google's Play Store, or paid for in-app purchases and subscriptions between 2015 and this July - is the latest brought in Britain against Big Tech.

The Economic Times · Oct 6

Google cofounder Sergey Brin bets $102 million to dodge a $13 billion tax bill as California billionaires head for the exit

Sergey Brin has committed $102 million against a proposed one-time tax on California billionaires. This tax could potentially cost him around $13 billion if approved. With significant opposition funding exceeding $187 million, support for the tax stands at about $32 million. Governor Gavin Newsom and other billionaires have joined Brin…

The Economic Times · Oct 6

Google enters massive 3.6-GW power deal with Constellation Energy

Major tech companies are racing to secure massive amounts of electricity supplies to power data centers across the US by striking unprecedented deals with the country's power companies.

The Economic Times · Oct 6

Google faces UK court over app store charges

A class action lawsuit against Google opens in London Tuesday, with the technology giant accused of earning excessive commissions from its app store, impacting 20 million UK consumers and businesses. Google meanwhile reached a £260-million settlement in a class action brought on behalf of thousands of UK developers, which was…

The Economic Times · Oct 6

Google faces £1 billion legal claim from UK consumers over Play Store fees

Claim alleges that Google broke competition law by imposing a commission of up to 30 per cent on app developers for purchases made through its Play Store

The Independent UK · Oct 4