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Read MoreThe EU Targets Apple, Meta, and Alphabet for Investigations Under New Tech Law
The probes are the first to take place under Europe’s landmark Digital Markets Act—and add to Apple’s mounting antitrust woes. Powered by WPeMatico
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New US emissions rules mean more plug-in hybrid cars are on the way. The electric vehicle tech is clean—but has a catch. Powered by WPeMatico
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The US government’s Apple lawsuit leans on the social cost of not owning an iPhone, an unusual argument for antitrust. Powered by WPeMatico
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A new study suggests that sudden jumps in LLMs’ abilities are neither surprising nor unpredictable, but are actually the consequence of how we measure ability in AI. Powered by WPeMatico
Read More4 Internal Apple Emails That Helped the DOJ Build Its Case
The Department of Justice alleges in its antitrust lawsuit that internal Apple emails show the company intentionally locks in users, forcing them to spend more money. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MorePhotography Is No Longer Evidence of Anything
The most surprising thing about Kate Middleton’s Photoshop debacle is that anyone would consider a photo as proof of life. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreThe Antitrust Case Against Apple Argues It Has a Stranglehold on the Future
The Department of Justice antitrust lawsuit against Apple says the company’s grip on iPhone users and developers is blocking future innovation in tech. Powered by WPeMatico
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