Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 06/27 – What If OpenAI Did Its Own Copilot?
Jun 27, 2023
The FTC's case against Microsoft reveals an intense rivalry in the gaming world, with insights into Xbox's aggressive strategies against Sony. The ongoing recovery efforts for FTX highlight the complexities of customer fund mismanagement. OpenAI is contemplating its own personal assistant, igniting speculation about its competition with Microsoft. Meanwhile, user reviews for the Pixel Fold reveal alarming durability issues, with one device failing just days after use, sparking conversations about tech reliability.
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Microsoft's Aggressive Strategy
- A 2019 email revealed Xbox's Matt Booty suggested spending billions to weaken Sony.
- Microsoft claims this strategy was never pursued and the email predates the Activision acquisition.
FTX Bankruptcy Update
- FTX's bankruptcy team has recovered about $7 billion in liquid assets.
- The exchange owed customers roughly $8.7 billion after mismanaging funds.
AI-Driven Acquisitions
- Thomson Reuters acquired CaseText, an AI legal tech startup, for $650 million.
- This acquisition reflects the growing trend of incorporating AI into existing industries.