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Google Trial Judge: Tech Giant Holds Illegal Ad Monopoly
ANTITRUST // April 17, 2025

A federal judge has ruled that Google holds an illegal monopoly on online advertising technology. As The New York Times reported Thursday (April 17), Judge Leonie Brinkema found Google had violated the law to establish its dominance in the online advertising system. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and...

Key Dates in Google’s AdTech Monopoly Case From Filing to Federal Ruling
ANTITRUST // April 17, 2025

A federal judge’s landmark ruling Thursday (April 17) found Google guilty of illegally monopolizing the online advertising technology market, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing battle between regulators and Big Tech. The decision comes after more than two years of legal wrangling, with the...

Alphabet Faces Investor Concern About AI Challenge to Search Business
Artificial Intelligence // April 10, 2025

Alphabet’s stock is reportedly considered to be undervalued as investors wonder if artificial intelligence will take away some of its market share in search. The Google parent company’s stock is down 16% this year, is underperforming other AI stocks like Microsoft and Meta, and is...

Meta AI Research Chief Joelle Pineau Departs Amid Increased Investment Efforts
Meta // April 01, 2025

Meta’s head of artificial intelligence research is moving on. Joelle Pineau, who has been with the tech giant since 2017, announced her resignation on Facebook Tuesday (April 1). “Today, as the world undergoes significant change, as the race for AI accelerates, and as Meta prepares...

Interviews & Exclusives
Will Visa Deal Give X Money Momentum vs Neobanks?

January 28, 2025
Elon Musk’s bid to make X into the “everything app” may have gotten a bit of a boost — where the newly-announced pact with Visa is a significant “something” on the way to “everything.” And in doing so, the person-to-person (P2P) payments functionality for X Money represents a shot across the bow for Venmo, and […]

OpenAI’s Shift to For-Profit Model Changes the Game for AI Competition

September 30, 2024
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is reportedly considering transitioning to a for-profit model. This strategic pivot is reshaping the artificial intelligence (AI) landscape, raising questions about the future of AI...

72% of Finance Leaders Use AI in Their Operations

September 27, 2024
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more integrated into banking, the financial sector stands on the brink of a major shift. The adoption of AI tools could redefine not only operational...

Tech Firms Bet on Sustainable Data Centers to Cut AI Costs

August 30, 2024
As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes industries, tech companies are racing to build greener data centers that slash energy costs without sacrificing performance. Firms like Sustainable Metal Cloud (SMC) are at...

Quick Reads
Google Trial Judge: Tech Giant Holds Illegal Ad Monopoly

April 17, 2025
A federal judge has ruled that Google holds an illegal monopoly on online advertising technology. As The New York Times reported Thursday (April 17), Judge Leonie Brinkema found Google had violated the law to establish its dominance in the online advertising system. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and a group of states had sued the company, claiming that its […]

Alphabet Faces Investor Concern About AI Challenge to Search Business

April 10, 2025
Alphabet’s stock is reportedly considered to be undervalued as investors wonder if artificial intelligence will take away some of its market share in search. The Google parent company’s stock is...

Meta AI Research Chief Joelle Pineau Departs Amid Increased Investment Efforts

April 01, 2025
Meta’s head of artificial intelligence research is moving on. Joelle Pineau, who has been with the tech giant since 2017, announced her resignation on Facebook Tuesday (April 1). “Today, as...

Report: Meta Seeks Trump’s Help in Combatting EU Fine

April 01, 2025
Meta executives lobbied United States trade officials to fight an expected fine in Europe, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday (April 1), citing unnamed sources. The fine is likely to...