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Race for AI isn't zero-sum, says Amazon cloud boss
Race for AI isn't zero-sum, says Amazon cloud boss
by  AFP

As Google races with Microsoft and OpenAI to create world-changing generative artificial intelligence, some critics see Amazon as lagging behind. Microsoft and Google compete with their in-house, AI-infused digital assistants to help with creating content -- emails, presentations, ads -- and applications (especially chatbots).

After long peace, Big Tech faces US antitrust reckoning
After long peace, Big Tech faces US antitrust reckoning
by  AFP

After more than a decade of leaving Big Tech largely to itself, US antitrust enforcers have cranked up the heat, with several high-profile cases underway that could radically change the way the industry's giants do business.

Google yanks California news sites over proposed law
Google yanks California news sites over proposed law
by  AFP

Google on Friday said it is testing removing links to California news sites for some users in the western US state as legislators mull making the online search giant pay for connecting people to news.

US House okays renewal of controversial surveillance program
US House okays renewal of controversial surveillance program
by  AFP

The US House of Representatives voted Friday to reauthorize an electronic urveillance program targeting foreigners, a practice officials say is critical to national security but criticized by opponents over concerns for American citizens' privacy.

Japan seeks to reclaim tech edge with overseas help
Japan seeks to reclaim tech edge with overseas help
by  AFP

Massive overseas and domestic investments offer Japan a chance to reclaim its tech crown, but to become a convincing alternative to China the country must embrace rapid innovation, experts say. "The traditional corporate culture in Japan tends to be risk-averse and hierarchical, which can stifle the rapid innovation typically seen in the software industry."

Clouds gather over Japan's ambitious Osaka World Expo
Clouds gather over Japan's ambitious Osaka World Expo
by  AFP

One of the largest wooden structures ever built is taking shape in Osaka, but hopes that Expo 2025 will unite the world are being dogged by cost blowouts and a lack of public enthusiasm. Expo 2025 global PR director Sachiko Yoshimura maintained that global participants would be "united" by the event even though there are conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza and elsewhere.

Apple to fix 'bug' behind Palestinian flag emoji suggestions
Apple to fix 'bug' behind Palestinian flag emoji suggestions
by  AFP

Apple on Thursday promised it would stop a Palestinian flag emoji from being suggested to some iPhone users when they type "Jerusalem" in messages. She pointed out no flag emojis were suggested when an array of other capital cities were typed into iPhone messages.