$90 Billion
ChatGPT maker OpenAI ousts CEO Sam Altman
The board of the company behind ChatGPT fired CEO Sam Altman, sending shock waves across the tech industry.
AI-powered
Spotify to use Google’s AI to tailor podcasts, audiobooks recommendations
Spotify expanded its partnership with Google Cloud to use large language models to help identify a user’s listening patterns across podcasts and audiobooks.
$89.80 million
Musk’s Starlink secures $90 mln contract to offer free internet in Mexico
Starlink has secured a contract to offer free internet in Mexico until the end of 2026.
AAPL.O
US lawmakers question Apple over Jon Stewart’s China content
U.S. lawmakers asked Apple Inc to explain the abrupt end of political comedian Jon Stewart’s television show on its streaming service.
$150 billion
Elon Musk denies report of potential Starlink IPO in 2024
Elon Musk denied a report that his rocket company SpaceX was discussing an IPO for its satellite internet business, Starlink.
Alphabet
Microsoft, Google will not challenge EU gatekeeper status
Microsoft and Google will not challenge an EU law requiring them to make it easier for users to move between competing services.
5G
US government aims to free up more wireless spectrum
President Biden’s administration announced steps aimed at freeing up additional wireless spectrum for advanced technology needs and soaring wireless demand.
Ai Pin
Wearable ‘Ai Pin’ launched by Humane, backed by ex-Apple execs and Microsoft
Humane released a $699 device that aims to bring cutting-edge artificial intelligence to a lapel near you.
30-year bond auction
ICBC ransomware attack triggers global regulator, trader scrutiny
Regulators and traders were trying to gauge the impact of a ransomware attack on the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China.
Apple
Musk’s X has a fraction of rivals’ content moderators, EU says
X has just 2,294 content moderators to ensure users comply with EU online content rules.