Tech Brew Ride Home Thu. 06/29 – Big Interesting (AI) Raises
Jun 29, 2023
The podcast dives into the exciting world of AI funding, highlighting Inflection AI's jaw-dropping $1.3 billion raise and Runway AI's $141 million milestone. It discusses the ongoing antitrust battles facing Amazon and advertiser complaints over YouTube's ad practices. A lawsuit against OpenAI raises ethical questions about data usage for AI training. Plus, there's buzz around a new startup that promises driverless delivery for rental cars, showcasing innovation in the automotive sector ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.
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Microsoft Activision Testimony
- Satya Nadella and Bobby Kotick testified in court regarding Microsoft's acquisition of Activision.
- They argued that making Call of Duty exclusive to Xbox would be detrimental.
FTC Case Against Amazon
- The FTC, led by Lina Khan, is preparing an antitrust case against Amazon.
- The case focuses on Amazon's alleged practice of favoring merchants using their logistics services.
YouTube Ad Refund Requests
- Advertisers are seeking refunds from YouTube after a report revealed that millions of ads were hidden from users.
- A study found that these ads played silently and looped in the background, violating Google's terms.