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Apple's $1B Indonesia Investment Plan Aims to Resolve iPhone Ban
Apple proposes a significant $1 billion investment in Indonesia, including two manufacturing facilities for AirTags and accessories, to address tensions over previous investment shortfalls. The deal could lift the country's iPhone 16 sales ban while helping Apple diversify its manufacturing footprint in Southeast Asia.
Harvard Unveils Massive Public Domain Dataset for AI Training with Tech Giants' Support
Harvard University is releasing nearly one million copyright-free books as an AI training dataset, backed by Microsoft and OpenAI. This groundbreaking initiative aims to democratize access to quality training data while addressing concerns about AI companies' use of copyrighted materials.
Mobile App Market Shows Mixed Signals: Downloads Drop While Revenue Soars to $127B
Global app downloads declined 2.3% in 2024, yet consumer spending reached $127 billion, up 15.7% year-over-year. Apple's App Store dominated revenue growth with $91.6B, while subscription-based apps emerged as key revenue drivers despite representing only 5% of total apps.
EU Orders Apple to Open iPhone Features to Competitors Under Digital Markets Act
European regulators demand Apple make iOS more accessible to rival developers, threatening fines of up to 10% of global sales for non-compliance. The clash centers on Apple's resistance to sharing key features like Wi-Fi connections and Siri, citing privacy and security concerns.
Apple Criticizes Meta's Multiple iPhone Software Access Requests Amid EU Regulations
Apple strongly opposes Meta's 15 interoperability requests for iPhone software tools, citing privacy and security concerns. The dispute highlights tensions between tech giants as they navigate EU's Digital Markets Act requirements, which mandate platform access while threatening significant penalties for non-compliance.
Google Contractors Required to Rate Gemini AI Responses Beyond Their Expertise
Google's revised guidelines now mandate contractors to evaluate Gemini AI outputs regardless of their technical knowledge, raising concerns about accuracy. The controversial policy change affects GlobalLogic contractors who previously could opt out of reviewing specialized content.
Microsoft's Massive AI Push: 485,000 Nvidia Hopper Chips Purchased in 2024
Microsoft intensifies its AI ambitions by acquiring nearly half a million Nvidia Hopper chips, outpacing competitors threefold. This unprecedented investment, coupled with custom chip development and strategic power agreements, demonstrates Microsoft's commitment to dominating AI infrastructure.
AMD Makes Strategic $333M Investment in Cloud GPU Provider Vultr
AMD and LuminArx Capital lead a major $333 million investment round in cloud infrastructure provider Vultr, valuing the company at $3.5 billion. The strategic move strengthens AMD's position in the AI cloud market while fueling Vultr's global expansion and GPU infrastructure growth.
Oklo's Nuclear Ambitions: 12GW Data Center Power Deal with Switch Marks Industry Milestone
Nuclear startup Oklo, backed by Sam Altman, signs groundbreaking agreement with Switch to provide 12 gigawatts of nuclear power for data centers by 2044. The ambitious deal faces regulatory hurdles as Oklo prepares for NRC approval while competing with established players in the evolving data center energy landscape.