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OpenAI Shifts to For-Profit Model to Accelerate AI Development Mission

OpenAI announces transition from nonprofit-controlled to standalone for-profit entity, becoming a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation. The restructuring aims to enable massive fundraising while maintaining its mission of developing AGI to benefit humanity, though it signals a clear pivot toward commercial interests.
Microsoft Under FTC Scrutiny: New Antitrust Investigation Targets Office Suite Bundling

The FTC launches a major antitrust probe into Microsoft's practice of bundling Office products with cloud and security services, particularly in federal contracts. The investigation examines how Microsoft's packaging strategies may create market dependency and raises concerns about the tech giant's growing dominance.
Apple Nears Historic $4 Trillion Valuation as AI Ambitions Drive Growth

Apple approaches an unprecedented $4 trillion market cap milestone, fueled by a 40% stock surge and growing investor confidence in its AI initiatives. Analysts predict a 'golden era of growth' driven by AI-powered iPhone upgrades and expanding services.
GPU Giants Race Against Time: New Trump Tariffs Could Push RTX 5090 Price to $2,500

Nvidia and AMD are rushing to stockpile graphics cards in US warehouses before January 20, when Trump administration tariffs could increase prices by up to 60%. The impending trade policy threatens to drive up costs across consumer electronics, potentially pushing high-end GPUs like the RTX 5090 to unprecedented price points.
Valve's Efficiency Marvel: Gaming Giant Outperforms Tech Giants in Revenue per Employee

Gaming powerhouse Valve Corporation demonstrates remarkable operational efficiency with just 336 employees generating more revenue per person than major tech companies combined. The company's lean business model centered around Steam's 30% commission helps drive exceptional productivity metrics that dwarf competitors like Amazon and Meta.
Apple Executive Warns Against Breaking Google Search Partnership in DOJ Antitrust Case

Apple's Eddy Cue argues that ending the $20 billion Google search deal would force 'unacceptable choices' on the company. The Senior VP dismisses building an Apple search engine as economically risky, while emphasizing the need to maintain control over user-focused partnerships.
ChatGPT and Sora Experience Major Service Outage Affecting Thousands

OpenAI's flagship AI services ChatGPT and Sora are facing widespread disruption, with thousands of users unable to access the platforms due to high error rates. The company attributes the issues to an upstream provider while working on resolving the outage that began at 1:30 PM ET.
Google's Data Purge: Inactive Accounts Face Deletion in Major Privacy Overhaul

Google announces comprehensive data cleanup initiative targeting inactive accounts across Gmail, Photos, and Maps services. Users must demonstrate regular activity to prevent account deletion, as the tech giant implements stricter privacy measures and local storage solutions.
FTC Launches Antitrust Investigation into Microsoft's Product Bundling Strategy

The Federal Trade Commission is investigating Microsoft's practice of bundling Office software with cybersecurity and cloud services, particularly in federal contracts. The probe examines potential antitrust violations and the impact on competitors, marking another major regulatory challenge for the tech giant.