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Core contradictions escalate. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, the commercial conflicts between the artificial intelligence research institution OpenAI and its main partner Microsoft continue to escalate. There are serious disagreements on key issues such as equity structure, technical control rights, and market strategies, which may lead OpenAI to file an antitrust complaint with regulators.

The strategic alliance in the field of artificial intelligence is facing severe tests. According to a latest report from The Wall Street Journal, the partnership between OpenAI and Microsoft has stalled due to fundamental disagreements, with tensions escalating to the point where legal action may be taken. This tense situation not only threatens their six-year-long cooperation, but also has the potential to reshape the global AI industry landscape.

Internal Google documents revealed during a recent antitrust trial show the company considered exclusive deals last year with several Android phone manufacturers, including Samsung. These deals would have covered not only Google's search app but also its newly launched Gemini AI and Chrome browser. This news has drawn significant industry attention, particularly given the current heightened antitrust scrutiny. The documents suggest Google aimed to solidify its product dominance on Android devices through these partnerships.

In a recent antitrust trial against Google in Washington, OpenAI executive Nick Turley revealed that OpenAI would be interested in acquiring Chrome should the court rule that Google must divest itself of the browser to restore competition in the search market. This statement highlights OpenAI's focus on search functionality and its ambitious future plans. Turley emphasized the importance of search...

Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) has announced an investigation into Elon Musk's social media platform X (formerly Twitter) over concerns that it may have used publicly available posts from EU users to train its Grok AI chatbot without transparency or legal basis. The investigation centers on XIUC (X Internet Unlimited Company) becoming the official controller of EU user data from April 1, 2023, previously under the name Twi…

Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) has launched a significant investigation into Elon Musk's social media platform, X. The investigation centers on whether X used European users' personal data to train its AI chatbot, Grok, without their consent. Under the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), companies must obtain explicit consent before processing user data; violations can result in substantial fines. The DPC has stated that a thorough examination will be conducted.

The Department of Justice, according to latest court filings, is still seeking to force Google to divest its Chrome web browser. The proposal, initially suggested last year under President Biden, has persisted through the second Trump administration. However, the DOJ is no longer seeking divestiture of all AI investments, including Google's multi-billion dollar investment in Anthropic. The DOJ stated in court filings that Google's illegal conduct has created an economic behemoth that has severely impacted the market, ensuring that Google remains...

The US Department of Labor is investigating Scale AI, a prominent data labeling company, over allegations concerning employee rights and compensation. The investigation follows reports of disputes between the company and its employees regarding fair wages and working conditions.

Online education company Chegg has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, accusing Google of harming its traffic and revenue through its AI-powered search result summaries. Chegg alleges Google's actions constitute unfair competition, including reciprocal dealing, monopolization, and unjust enrichment. The lawsuit claims Google coerces companies into providing content for favorable placement in Google Search, arguing this is an abuse of its search dominance.

Sam Altman, co-founder and CEO of OpenAI, publicly shared a letter from the U.S. Senate regarding concerns over the large donations made by OpenAI and other tech companies during the Trump election period. The letter was revealed late at night, sparking widespread discussion. It mentions that since Trump's election, large tech companies like OpenAI have donated millions to his inauguration fund, raising concerns in the Senate. They believe that such large donations may be an attempt to influence the upcoming election.

Recently, as Nvidia announced the acquisition of the Israeli workload management startup Run.ai, several civil organizations and think tanks in Europe have called for the EU Commission to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the deal. The specific amount of the acquisition has not been disclosed, but reports state that after four rounds of financing since its founding in 2018, Run.ai reached a valuation of $700 million. Image source note: The image is AI-generated, with licensing provided by Midjourney. Run.ai's core product is a central user interface and control platform that allows users.

Recently, a special committee report from the Australian Senate revealed that tech companies Amazon, Google, and Meta (formerly Facebook) have been ambiguous and disappointing in their approach to using Australian data to train their AI products. Committee chair and Labor Senator Tony Sheldon expressed strong dissatisfaction, stating that these multinational companies continually evade direct questions during hearings, as if they are performing a cheap magic trick, but ultimately achieving nothing.

Recently, Google’s partnership with artificial intelligence company Anthropic has encountered difficulties in the UK. The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced that it will formally initiate the first phase of a merger investigation into this partnership. This marks a growing concern among regulators regarding the surge in investments into startup AI companies. Source note: The image was generated by AI and is licensed by service provider Midjourney. The CMA noted that as more investments flow into the AI sector, they aim to ensure a fair competitive environment in the market.

In the UK, a police department is testing an AI system called Soze, which has the potential to help law enforcement quickly solve long-standing unsolved cases. According to Sky News, this AI program developed in Australia can compress decades of investigative work into just a few hours. There is currently no detailed data on the accuracy of this AI system, which is undoubtedly a significant concern. It is well-known that AI models sometimes generate inaccurate information or even produce false content.

Nvidia is facing an antitrust investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice, focusing on its dominant market position in the artificial intelligence sector and whether it has taken measures to stifle competition, including penalizing suppliers that do not use its AI chips. This news has led to a significant drop in Nvidia's stock price, resulting in a market value loss of $279 billion. Although the overall trend of stock prices remains an upward trajectory, the AI boom has driven high sales of its expensive chips. Nvidia's recently launched Blackwell series AI chips are facing delayed market release due to design flaws, intensifying competition with rivals.