Netflix has released comprehensive viewership data in its bi-annual "What We Watched" report, revealing the popularity of both new and older content. Epic Games has won an antitrust trial against Google, leading to a potential shake-up in app store operations. The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is investigating the partnership between Microsoft and OpenAI. Twitch has revised its sexual content policies to be less confusing, particularly for female streamers. Finally, Asian e-commerce giants Shein and Temu are once again in legal conflict over alleged anticompetitive practices.
Key takeaways:
- Starbucks has partnered with Volvo to open electric vehicle charging stations at 15 locations between Denver and Seattle.
- Oracle is struggling to meet the high demand for cloud computing necessary for AI models, as stated by chairman Larry Ellison.
- Apple has been named PETA's company of the year for 2023 due to its decision to stop using leather in accessories.
- Epic Games' antitrust trial win against Google could lead to a democratization of app stores, as the jury found Google's Play Store to be an illegal monopoly.