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Big tech
Who's ahead in the AI arms race — Microsoft? Google? Meta?
by
Matt Levin
Dec 16, 2024
The early technological lead OpenAI had is fading, as Google and Meta continue to release and iterate competing AI products.
Why Apple owes Ireland $14 billion in taxes
by
Ellen Rolfes
and Katie Reuther
Sep 13, 2024
In this week's "Make Me Smart" newsletter, we explain why Europe's highest court ruled Apple owed billions in unfair tax breaks. Plus, we explore ghost towns put up for sale and do the numbers on Chinese adoptions worldwide.
Google loses long fight with EU over epic antitrust fine
Sep 10, 2024
The $2.7 billion levy could affect the conduct of other tech giants watching from the sidelines.
Google's big antitrust case has historic parallels in the 1911 Standard Oil decision
Aug 6, 2024
The two companies' market dominance, and their anti-competitive playbooks, have similarities.
As Magnificent Seven stocks dip, smaller companies have taken up the mantle
by
Kristin Schwab
and Sarah Leeson
Aug 5, 2024
The companies that could profit the most from a potential Fed rate cut aren't Big Tech companies, so investors are shifting their focus.
Wall Street's question for Big Tech: When will all that money you're spending on AI finally pay off?
by
Henry Epp
Jul 30, 2024
For now, it's boosting other parts of the economy — chipmakers and contractors that build data centers, for example.
Is Apple late to embrace AI or right on time?
Jun 10, 2024
Apple announced new AI integrations for text, email, photos and Siri. It’s also adding ChatGPT capabilities into operating systems.
For public good, not for profit.
Nvidia dominates in AI, but others are trying to chip away
May 22, 2024
The chipmaker's early focus on graphics processing technology created an advantage that is paying off hugely this year.
Why charging your laptop is getting easier
by
Janet Nguyen
Apr 19, 2024
The USB-C connector has become a standard across laptops and phones.
First stop on the road to regulating AI? Finding humans to do the job.
by
Matt Levin
Mar 25, 2024
Passing AI regulations wasn't easy for the EU. Finding people to enforce it may be even harder.