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OpenAI to Drop Non-Profit Control, Sam Altman to Receive Major Equity Stake in $150 Billion AI Giant Amid Leadership Exodus
OpenAI, the artificial intelligence research lab behind the breakthrough ChatGPT, is undergoing a significant restructuring that will shift control away from its non-profit board. Sources close to the situation say the company plans to become a for-profit benefit corporation, a move designed to attract further investment while providing equity to CEO Sam Altman for the first time. 
OpenAI, the artificial intelligence research lab behind the breakthrough ChatGPT, is undergoing a significant restructuring that will shift control away from its non-profit board. Sources close to the situation say the company plans to become a for-profit benefit corporation, a move designed to attract further investment while providing equity to CEO Sam Altman for the first time. -
Google Files EU Antitrust Complaint, Accuses Microsoft of Stifling Cloud Competition
Google has filed an antitrust complaint with the European Union's top antitrust regulator, accusing Microsoft of stifling competition in the multibillion-dollar cloud computing industry. 
Google has filed an antitrust complaint with the European Union's top antitrust regulator, accusing Microsoft of stifling competition in the multibillion-dollar cloud computing industry. -
Microsoft Partners with Constellation to Revive Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant for AI Power
In a landmark move signaling both the resurgence of nuclear power and the energy demands of tech companies, Constellation Energy announced plans to restart the dormant Three Mile Island Unit 1 reactor in Pennsylvania. This initiative, aimed at powering Microsoft's growing artificial intelligence (AI) operations, is part of a 20-year energy deal between the two companies. The project reflects the increasing reliance of the tech industry on clean, reliable energy sources to meet the power needs of expanding data centers. 
In a landmark move signaling both the resurgence of nuclear power and the energy demands of tech companies, Constellation Energy announced plans to restart the dormant Three Mile Island Unit 1 reactor in Pennsylvania. This initiative, aimed at powering Microsoft's growing artificial intelligence (AI) operations, is part of a 20-year energy deal between the two companies. The project reflects the increasing reliance of the tech industry on clean, reliable energy sources to meet the power needs of expanding data centers. -
EU Orders Apple to Open iPhone System to Rivals or Face Billions in Fines
The European Union has intensified its antitrust push against Apple, signaling the tech giant must open its closely guarded iPhone and iPad operating systems to rival technologies or risk significant fines. This move is part of the EU's broader enforcement of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), a set of regulations designed to foster competition in digital markets by preventing large tech firms from monopolizing their platforms. 
The European Union has intensified its antitrust push against Apple, signaling the tech giant must open its closely guarded iPhone and iPad operating systems to rival technologies or risk significant fines. This move is part of the EU's broader enforcement of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), a set of regulations designed to foster competition in digital markets by preventing large tech firms from monopolizing their platforms. -
Elon Musk's SpaceX to Sue FAA Over "Regulatory Overreach" Amid $630,000 in Proposed Fines for Launch Violations
Elon Musk's SpaceX is preparing to file a lawsuit against the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), alleging "regulatory overreach," following a series of fines imposed by the agency. The fines, which total more than $630,000, stem from alleged safety violations during two SpaceX launches in 2023. This legal confrontation underscores the ongoing tension between the aerospace giant and federal regulators as SpaceX continues to push the boundaries of commercial space travel. 
Elon Musk's SpaceX is preparing to file a lawsuit against the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), alleging "regulatory overreach," following a series of fines imposed by the agency. The fines, which total more than $630,000, stem from alleged safety violations during two SpaceX launches in 2023. This legal confrontation underscores the ongoing tension between the aerospace giant and federal regulators as SpaceX continues to push the boundaries of commercial space travel. -
Instagram Introduces New 'Teen Accounts' to Bolster Privacy and Parental Control Amid Rising Concerns
Instagram, under its parent company Meta, announced the introduction of new "Teen Accounts" that will automatically place all users under 18 into a more private and restrictive environment. This sweeping change, which begins rolling out this week, is part of Meta's broader efforts to address growing concerns over the safety and well-being of teenagers on its platforms. 
Instagram, under its parent company Meta, announced the introduction of new "Teen Accounts" that will automatically place all users under 18 into a more private and restrictive environment. This sweeping change, which begins rolling out this week, is part of Meta's broader efforts to address growing concerns over the safety and well-being of teenagers on its platforms. -
iPhone 16 Pro Sales Fall Short: Delayed AI Features and Rising Competition Impact Apple’s Latest Release
Apple's latest flagship, the iPhone 16, has stumbled out of the gate, with early sales figures falling short of expectations. According to renowned Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPhone 16 series, particularly the Pro and Pro Max models, have underperformed during their initial launch weekend. Kuo's data, compiled from a comprehensive supply chain survey and pre-order statistics, reveal that demand for these high-end models has not lived up to the tech giant's optimistic projections. 
Apple's latest flagship, the iPhone 16, has stumbled out of the gate, with early sales figures falling short of expectations. According to renowned Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPhone 16 series, particularly the Pro and Pro Max models, have underperformed during their initial launch weekend. Kuo's data, compiled from a comprehensive supply chain survey and pre-order statistics, reveal that demand for these high-end models has not lived up to the tech giant's optimistic projections. -
TikTok’s Future on the Line: U.S. Court Weighs Nationwide Ban Over National Security Concerns
TikTok, the wildly popular video-sharing app, found itself at the center of a high-stakes legal battle in Washington, D.C., on Monday, as the company argued against a looming nationwide ban that could put it out of business in the United States by January. 
TikTok, the wildly popular video-sharing app, found itself at the center of a high-stakes legal battle in Washington, D.C., on Monday, as the company argued against a looming nationwide ban that could put it out of business in the United States by January. -
Apple Stock Slides as iPhone 16 Sales Disappoint Amid Missing AI Features
Apple Inc. (AAPL) is grappling with muted initial demand for its newly launched iPhone 16 series, a trend that has surprised analysts and sent the company's stock price sliding. Apple Inc. (AAPL) is grappling with muted initial demand for its newly launched iPhone 16 series, a trend that has surprised analysts and sent the company's stock price sliding. -
United Airlines Partners with SpaceX's Starlink to Offer Free High-Speed Wi-Fi
United Airlines Holdings Inc. announced Friday a landmark agreement with SpaceX's Starlink to provide free, high-speed inflight Wi-Fi across its entire fleet of more than 1,000 aircraft. The move marks the largest inflight internet deal to date for Starlink and positions United as a frontrunner in offering seamless connectivity to passengers worldwide. 
United Airlines Holdings Inc. announced Friday a landmark agreement with SpaceX's Starlink to provide free, high-speed inflight Wi-Fi across its entire fleet of more than 1,000 aircraft. The move marks the largest inflight internet deal to date for Starlink and positions United as a frontrunner in offering seamless connectivity to passengers worldwide.
