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In this case, Apple's decision to remove those apps is understandable, but the more fundamental question is whether a private entity needs to be the gatekeeper.
In this case, Apple's decision to remove those apps is understandable, but the more fundamental question is whether a private entity needs to be the gatekeeper.
One year ago to the day, the @CMAgovUK had its deadline for a decision on the Microsoft-ActivisionBlizzard merger. They shocked the world by blocking the deal over concerns related to cloud gaming (1% of the gaming business at the time). I was angry, as were many of you. 🧵1/2
With respect to AI patents, it's important to keep an eye on OPPO:
With respect to AI patents, it's important to keep an eye on OPPO:
Yes, investigating 0% and sub-1% ownership positions as "mergers" is a waste of resources.
Yes, investigating 0% and sub-1% ownership positions as "mergers" is a waste of resources.
Two days before the first "anniversary" of the CMA's decision to block Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the CMA launches two Microsoft "merger" investigations. This time around there aren't even "mergers" to investigate: < 1% share in one case, 0% in the other.
Two days before the first "anniversary" of the CMA's decision to block Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the CMA launches two Microsoft "merger" investigations. This time around there aren't even "mergers" to investigate: < 1% share in one case, 0% in the other.
UK competition authority CMA launches triad of AI investigations: Microsoft-Mistral, Microsoft-Inflection, Amazon-Anthropic Microsoft owns less than 1% of Mistral, 0% of Inflection, and even Amazon's $4B Anthropic deal is just a minority investment. aifray.com/uk-competition…
UK competition authority CMA launches triad of AI investigations: Microsoft-Mistral, Microsoft-Inflection, Amazon-Anthropic Microsoft owns less than 1% of Mistral, 0% of Inflection, and even Amazon's $4B Anthropic deal is just a minority investment. aifray.com/uk-competition…
There'll be more news: the hearing (1-3 days) in May, possibly some changes that Apple makes, and most likely a district court ruling that holds Apple in contempt of Epic's injunction. Then the really important game will begin: the appeals court (9th Circuit) will have to decide.
There'll be more news: the hearing (1-3 days) in May, possibly some changes that Apple makes, and most likely a district court ruling that holds Apple in contempt of Epic's injunction. Then the really important game will begin: the appeals court (9th Circuit) will have to decide.
They weren't going to end the legislative term and go on the campaign trail without another bill that Apple disfavors.
They weren't going to end the legislative term and go on the campaign trail without another bill that Apple disfavors.
Judge believes #Apple is violating #EpicGames’ U.S. injunction, schedules evidentiary hearing before final decision “... sufficient preliminary showing that, viewed holistically, Apple’s practice changes undermine the spirit of the injunction ...” gamesfray.com/judge-believes…
Newly released Small Language Models that deliver high quality according to the chart below. The idea is that LLMs, which are also getting better and better, will remain best-suited for certain tasks, but these new smaller models are often good enough. news.microsoft.com/source/feature…
There was some confusion last week about whether or not the EU Commission would investigate Microsoft's OpenAI partnership. First there was a report that said they wouldn't investigate, but that was with respect to *merger rules*. But there is... 🧵1/2 reuters.com/technology/mic…
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@Florian4Gamers And how many can do that sort of thing but haven't been caught yet
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@Florian4Gamers @CMAgovUK It's a good thing the whole thing is now over and done with.
@Florian4Gamers @ThatRyanMartin Ahhh okay. Makes perfect sense !
@Florian4Gamers @CMAgovUK And today, Microsoft is bringing its games to more platforms (PlayStation and Switch) and the Game Pass is available to everyone to play on almost all devices. Everyone that was against this, was crazy. This is so good!
@_azeveco @Florian4Gamers @CMAgovUK I mean as @Florian4Gamers has already said. The opposite is happening what the antitrust authorities had claimed. More people now have access to Activision games like CoD, not less.
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One year ago to the day, the @CMAgovUK had its deadline for a decision on the Microsoft-ActivisionBlizzard merger. They shocked the world by blocking the deal over concerns related to cloud gaming (1% of the gaming business at the time). I was angry, as were many of you. 🧵1/2
Damn... feels like 3 years ago
One year ago to the day, the @CMAgovUK had its deadline for a decision on the Microsoft-ActivisionBlizzard merger. They shocked the world by blocking the deal over concerns related to cloud gaming (1% of the gaming business at the time). I was angry, as were many of you. 🧵1/2
@Florian4Gamers @CMAgovUK A tough moment for all the players
@Florian4Gamers Good to see my UK tax money go to an absolutely worthless cause
UK competition authority CMA launches triad of AI investigations: Microsoft-Mistral, Microsoft-Inflection, Amazon-Anthropic Microsoft owns less than 1% of Mistral, 0% of Inflection, and even Amazon's $4B Anthropic deal is just a minority investment. aifray.com/uk-competition…
We’re inviting comments on the partnerships, and other arrangements, between #Microsoft and #Mistral #AI, #Amazon and #Anthropic, and Microsoft and #Inflection AI. Read more: gov.uk/government/new…
Judge believes #Apple is violating #EpicGames’ U.S. injunction, schedules evidentiary hearing before final decision “... sufficient preliminary showing that, viewed holistically, Apple’s practice changes undermine the spirit of the injunction ...” gamesfray.com/judge-believes…
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There was some confusion last week about whether or not the EU Commission would investigate Microsoft's OpenAI partnership. First there was a report that said they wouldn't investigate, but that was with respect to *merger rules*. But there is... 🧵1/2 reuters.com/technology/mic…
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