OpenAI Restructuring U-Turn: For-Profit Model Abandoned Under Pressure

After persistent external pressure and widespread criticism, OpenAI abruptly reversed its move toward a for-profit structure. The decision has left industry experts amused and somewhat perplexed as the company reaffirms its nonprofit roots while navigating the murky waters of corporate ambitions and market expectations.

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US Demands Google Sell Ad Tools to Restore Competition

U.S. authorities are ramping up pressure on Google by insisting that the tech giant divest specific advertising products to revive a competitive market. Following a federal judge’s ruling on monopoly practices, the government argues that shedding these assets is essential, though Google claims the move is both unwarranted and technically unfeasible.

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Nintendo Sues Genki Over Unauthorized Switch 2 Leaks

Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against accessory maker Genki for revealing early, unauthorized mockups of the upcoming Switch 2. This legal move highlights Nintendo’s iron grip on its pre-launch secrets as it seeks to prevent any premature disclosures that could disrupt its tightly managed release cycle.

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Trump Orders Cuts to Public Broadcasting Funding, Faces Outcry

In a move that has ignited fierce criticism, President Trump issued an executive order aiming to slash federal funding for NPR and PBS. The decision, denounced as “blatantly unlawful” by critics, threatens the lifeline of community media and underscores another polarizing chapter in the administration’s tumultuous approach to government spending.

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AI benchmark tool seen as biased toward tech giants

A new study claims that a prominent AI benchmarking system is skewed in favor of heavyweights like OpenAI, Google, and Meta—raising eyebrows over the integrity of its ratings. The system’s defenders, however, dismiss these allegations with a shrug.

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Google CEO Testifies on Antitrust Threats to Search Dominance

In a dramatic courtroom session, Google’s Sundar Pichai lambasted the DOJ’s proposal to break up the tech giant, warning that such drastic measures could effectively dismantle Google Search. His testimony carried a blend of gravitas and dry wit, highlighting the precarious balance between regulatory intervention and sustaining innovative market leadership.

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