The number of Chinese-manufactured internet-connected devices on U.S. corporate networks continues to grow despite Washington's attempts to curb their presence, according to a report out Tuesday shared first with Axios.
Why it matters: As tensions between the U.S. and China rise, officials have grown wary of the Chinese government's ability to tap its manufacturers operating within its borders to collect information about American users and businesses.
Small-business owners are now just as concerned about a cyberattack as they are about a supply chain disruption or another pandemic.
Why it matters: That concern has inspired many small-business owners to start investing in new cybersecurity tools and consultants, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's first-quarter small-business index, shared first with Axios.
More than 200 musical artists — including heavy hitters such as Billie Eilish, Katy Perry and Smokey Robinson — have penned an open letter to AI developers, tech firms and digital platforms to "cease the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to infringe upon and devalue the rights of human artists."
Why it matters: It's one of the strongest positions the music industry has collectively taken to advocate for artists in the AI era.
Advocates for "decentralized" AI are raising money, delivering new tools and starting new companies in a bid to bypass the biggest tech companies and empower individual users.
The big picture: AI decentralizers aim to put users in control of their data, strengthen privacy and boost access to cutting-edge AI tools, while routing around fights over intellectual property, looming government regulations and a shortage of high-end chips.
Jon Stewart on Monday told Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan that Apple wouldn't let him interview her for a podcast.
Why it matters: The admission on "The Daily Show" comes days after the U.S. Justice Department sued Apple for abusing its monopoly position in the smartphone market. The complaint specifically calls out Apple's dominance as potentially harmful to speech.
OpenAI will allow people to query ChatGPT without first creating an account, the company announced Monday.
Why it matters: The move makes it easier for people to access ChatGPT and has potential privacy benefits, but could also complicate OpenAI's efforts to fight abuse of its systems.
Why it matters: There is a massive disconnect between the financial fundamentals and stock performance of Trump Media & Technology Group, which is valued at more than $7 billion after going public last week.
Success for the Department of Justice's ambitious antitrust lawsuit against Apple could alter how iPhone owners use their phones and transform the workings of Apple's interconnected system of products.
Why it matters: Whether you see those changes as good or bad will likely depend on whether you prefer to customize your phone experience or leave it on autopilot.
