Bluesky, an Alternative to X and Facebook, is experiencing significant growth as it aims to provide a decentralized social networking platform. Meanwhile, Netflix faced sound and streaming glitches leading up to the highly anticipated Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight. President Biden has urged Microsoft to enhance cybersecurity measures, raising concerns about potential monopoly issues. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is seeking to place Google under federal supervision, sparking a potential clash.
Apple’s Tim Cook is strategizing ways to deal with impending Trump tariffs, while the company recently removed another RFE/RL app at the request of the Russian regulator. Elon Musk’s X Corp. has filed a notice in the bankruptcy case of Alex Jones’ Infowars. Spotify is exploring AI-generated music, podcasts, and recommendations, as revealed by its top executives Gustav Söderström.
In a surprising move, a buyer has decided to purchase ‘InfoWars’. A new AI technology, dubbed ‘AI Granny’, is being used to frustrate scammers. Congress is contemplating topics ranging from underwater alien civilizations to human hybrids and other unexplained phenomena. The tech community mourns the loss of Thomas E. Kurtz, a prominent figure in the industry.
This eventful week in tech was discussed on the show “This Week in Tech” hosted by Leo Laporte and featuring guests such as Alex Kantrowitz, Daniel Rubino, and Iain Thomson. Listeners can download or subscribe to the podcast for more insights and discussions on the latest tech news.
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