TechRepublic: Startups Push Back on AI Rules
Nearly 200 U.S. startups urge the Trump administration against broad restrictions on Chinese open-weight AI models, warning a ban would raise costs and stifle innovation.
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Kimi K3: Open-Weight AI for Australian Enterprises
Moonshot's new open-weight AI model, Kimi K3, is reigniting global interest. For Australian enterprises, its sovereignty advantages—enabling localized control and data security—are more crucial than the model itself. This development signals a pivotal shift for AI adoption in regulated markets.
Google fined €890M: EU regulators crack down
EU regulators hit Google with an €890 million fine for unfairly promoting its Search services and limiting Play Store developers from offering cheaper deals. This penalty underscores strict enforcement of Europe's Digital Markets Act to boost fair competition online.
Google Adds Selfie Video: Secure Account Recovery Now
Google now lets eligible users recover locked accounts by submitting encrypted selfie videos with liveness checks. This new sign-in method boosts security and convenience, helping people regain access without passwords.
Google Is Spending: $205 Billion AI Investment
Google hikes 2026 capex to $205B, exceeding forecasts, as AI demand fuels massive investment in cloud infrastructure and data centers. The tech giant signals unwavering commitment to artificial intelligence expansion.
Trump Media: New API Raises Capitol Hill Questions
Trump Media's planned Truth API faces Capitol Hill scrutiny over concerns it may offer premium access to market-moving Truth Social posts, creating fairness issues. Lawmakers question whether this paywalled data feeds undermines equitable information access.
AI Cloud Costs: Budgets Harder to Predict
New research reveals AI agent workloads cause unpredictable cloud costs due to fluctuating token use. Experts urge IT and finance teams to implement workflow-level controls for accurate budgeting. The complexity challenges enterprise forecasting and cost management.
Android 17: iPhone-to-Android Switching Made Easy
Google’s Android 17 introduces a built-in iPhone switching tool, enabling seamless data transfers including passwords, Wi-Fi credentials, and eSIMs on select devices. This feature simplifies migrating from iOS, eliminating the need for third-party apps.
Meta Escapes: A Landmark Social Media Lawsuit Collapses
Meta sidestepped a landmark social media addiction trial after the plaintiff withdrew the final claim, leaving key issues about platform design unresolved. This dismissal raises ongoing questions about tech accountability and user safety. What comes next for digital regulation?
Viettel: First 6G Early Access Partner
Viettel becomes the first global partner for Qualcomm’s early 6G platform access, signaling a strategic leap in next-gen telecom. While no commercial chipsets or network launches are confirmed, the move positions both firms ahead in the race to 6G innovation.