The federal judge deciding how to remedy Google's dominance in online search repeatedly questioned how AI will impact future competition in the search market, as both Google and the Justice Department made final arguments in court Friday.
Why it matters: At the endpoint of a historic tech antitrust case, there are still key questions about how online search works, what AI's role is and what Google owes its competitors in a landscape that has changed dramatically since the case was filed in 2020.
Cars reach top speeds of over 210 mph, generating over 1 million data points per second. It's not just about speed — it's about precision, timing and insight.
But until now, fans could only grasp a fraction of the complexity.
Mary Meeker, the famed internet analyst turned venture capitalist, on Friday published her first Trends report since 2019 — focused on the AI revolution.
Silicon Valley execs and investors are sure to pour over all 340 pages, but Axios chatted with Meeker this morning to distill some top takeaways.
Microsoft is promoting former Trump Administration official C.J. Mahoney while also tapping former Biden Administration lawyer Lisa Monaco to lead global policy efforts, Axios has learned.
Why it matters: At a time when everything in Washington is highly politicized, Microsoft's moves signal its desire to continue working with both parties.
Businesses are racing to replace people with AI, and they're not waiting to first find out whether AI is up to the job.
Why it matters: CEOs are gambling that Silicon Valley will improve AI fast enough that they can rush cutbacks today without getting caught shorthanded tomorrow.
The New York Times has inked a multiyear AI licensing deal with Amazon to bring its journalism to a number of Amazon-owned products and experiences, the company said Thursday.
Why it matters: It's the Times' first-ever deal with an AI company for its content.