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Report: FTC Considering Targeting Amazon With Antitrust Lawsuit
Report: FTC Considering Targeting Amazon With Antitrust Lawsuit
February 03, 2023  |  ANTITRUST

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reportedly considering an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Friday (Feb. 3) that it is...

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Meta Sees Promise in Monetizing Apps With Shop Ads, Click to Message
Meta Sees Promise in Monetizing Apps With Shop Ads, Click to Message
February 01, 2023  |  Meta

With Meta’s battered stock doubling in the past 3 months, it’s not all about the money-losing metaverse anymore. This, as shares of Meta Platforms jumped...

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Microsoft’s $10B AI Bet May Not Boost Bing
Microsoft’s $10B AI Bet May Not Boost Bing
January 25, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

A $10 billion investment is a lot of money to spend playing a game of catch-up. As reported, Microsoft is investing billions in OpenAI, in...

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DOJ Lawsuit Calls for Google to Be Broken Up
DOJ Lawsuit Calls for Google to Be Broken Up
January 24, 2023  |  ANTITRUST

The Department of Justice says Google has illegally seized control of the online ad sector. The solution, the department (DOJ) said in an antitrust lawsuit...

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Report: PayPal Focus of German Antitrust Investigation
Report: PayPal Focus of German Antitrust Investigation
January 23, 2023  |  ANTITRUST

Germany’s competition watchdog is reportedly investigating PayPal over possible obstruction of its competitors. The head of that country’s Federal Cartel Office says he is examining...

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Microsoft Will Invest $10B in ChatGPT Firm OpenAI
Microsoft Will Invest $10B in ChatGPT Firm OpenAI
January 23, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

Microsoft is investing billions in OpenAI amid increased Big Tech interest in artificial intelligence (AI). “We’re happy to announce that OpenAI and Microsoft are extending...

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Google Parent Alphabet Cutting 12K Jobs in ‘Different Economic Reality’
Google Parent Alphabet Cutting 12K Jobs in ‘Different Economic Reality’
January 20, 2023  |  Big Tech

Google parent Alphabet is cutting 12,000 jobs as it adjusts to the current macroeconomic environment. Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai said in a Friday...

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CEO Says Uber Has No Plans for Widespread Job Cuts
CEO Says Uber Has No Plans for Widespread Job Cuts
January 19, 2023  |  Economy

Uber’s CEO says the rideshare/delivery giant has no plans for company-wide layoffs. Dara Khosrowshahi made these comments — reported by Reuters — at the World...

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Report: Apple Plans New Push Into Smart Home Market
Report: Apple Plans New Push Into Smart Home Market
January 19, 2023  |  Technology

Apple is reportedly developing devices to upset Amazon and Google’s smart home dominance. These new devices would include new displays and a faster TV top...

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