Binance Co-Founder Zhao Sentenced to Four Months in Prison
The sentence was below the three-year prison time that prosecutors had asked for.
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More Newspapers Sue OpenAI and Microsoft
The lawsuit highlights how the news industry is split between publishers willing to license their content to OpenAI and others willing to sue to get more money.
Amazon Announces General Availability For AI Assistant Q
Amazon first revealed Q in November last year.
Walmart to Shutter All Health Clinics, End Virtual Care Over ‘Lack of Profitability’
Walmart’s moves into healthcare had helped spur archrival Amazon to make its $3.9 billion acquisition of One Medical, which also offers in-person care and telehealth services.
Getir to End U.S, European Grocery Delivery
The decision reverses a costly expansion after the pandemic spurred an investor frenzy for online shopping startups.
Google Launches New Automated Ad-Buying Features
The launches show how Google continues to add features to Performance Max that automate more aspects of the ad-buying process.
Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish Steps Down
Paramount Global replaced CEO Bob Bakish with an "Office of the CEO" of three division leaders.
Tesla to Partner with Baidu in China on Full Self-Driving Roll Out
Tesla shares surged 15% after China granted tentative approval to Tesla to sell its Full Self-Driving technology
Financial Times Signs Licensing Agreement With OpenAI
OpenAI has previously struck deals with publishers including Axel Springer and the Associated Press.
Europe Extends Alternative App Store Requirements to iPad
The move comes more after European regulators opened investigations into whether Apple, Google and Meta are complying with the Digital Markets Act.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Visits China Amid Sagging Sales
Musk’s visit also coincided with an announcement that some Tesla models recently passed Chinese safety requirement tests, which could help lift sales.
Google Asks for Summary Judgment in DOJ Adtech Case
The judge overseeing the case, Leonie Brinkema, could decide to narrow the Justice Department’s claims or dismiss the case altogether.
Amazon and the NBA Reportedly Agree to a Streaming Rights Deal
Amazon has reportedly agreed to the framework of a new streaming rights deal for live NBA games. ESPN is also expected to renew its pact with the league.
Sam Altman and Others Join Homeland Security’s AI Safety Board
The board includes the CEOs of Nvidia, Microsoft and Google parent Alphabet, as well as public officials, civil rights leaders and academics.
Shein to Face Stricter European Rules On Illegal, Counterfeit Items
Shein, which launched in the European Union in August 2023, disclosed that it had an average of 108 million monthly active users in the bloc.
Meta’s Vice President of Augmented Reality Research Resigns
Thomas Reardon will leave Meta in May and remain an adviser to Andrew Bosworth, Meta’s chief technology officer, and Alex Himel, Meta’s vice president of AR.
Paramount Global Reportedly Considers Ousting CEO Amid Sales Talks
Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish could be replaced by an interim "Office of the CEO" as the company continues to explore a sale.
Adyen Revenue Rises 21% on North America Strength
Payments volume surged at the Stripe rival.
Intel Shares Slump on Lackluster Outlook
AI chip sales rise but not as fast as its core PC chips
Musk Subpoenas Ex-OpenAI Board Member Toner
Toner has until May 21 to comply with the subpoena, which is part of Musk’s lawsuit alleging that OpenAI violated its founding mission.
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