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Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
SoftBank abandons AI chips partnership plan with Intel
OUR TAKESoftBank’s termination of its AI chip development partnership with Intel highlights the challenges and competitive nature of the tech industry. Intel’s failure to meet SoftBank’s production requirements underscores the difficulties major companies face in keeping up with…
Global Institutional Trends
Enzo Biochem paid $4.5M to settle regulatory charges
Enzo Biochem will pay $4.5 million to settle regulatory allegations and had exited the clinical laboratory testing business last August.
Global Institutional Trends
Meta, Universal Music Group expand partnership to combat unauthorised AI content
Meta announced an expanded global music licensing deal with Universal Music Group to tackle unauthorised AI content.
Africa Institutional Trends
MSTelcom, Emerson launch automation joint venture
MSTelcom has announced a significant strategic partnership with Emerson, a global leader in automation technology and industrial software. This milestone agreement, formalised on April 10, 2024, at a ceremony held at Sonangol EP’s headquarters, marks a pivotal development for…
Global Institutional Trends
AI lawsuit from music labels sparks battle over creativity rights
Country musician Tift Merritt condemned AI music platform Udio’s imitation of her style in the song “Holy Grounds”, calling it theft and lacking transformative power.
North America Cloud Services Trends
Apple urges US judge to dismiss antitrust lawsuit
Apple asks US court to toss antitrust suit. A dismissal would favor Apple, but a guilty verdict could bring penalties and business changes.
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
Italy’s Bending Spoons acquires file-sharing pioneer WeTransfer
Bending Spoons SpA, an Italian mobile app developer, has acquired Dutch file-sharing service WeTransfer, continuing its global expansion after recent acquisitions, including Evernote.
North America Institutional Trends
Canada investigates Ticketmaster for data breach
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada launched an investigation into a data breach at Ticketmaster.
Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends
Court rules in favor of Google in RNC email spam filter lawsuit
OUR TAKERNC’s lawsuit against Google, claiming email spam folder sabotage, got the boot from a judge. It’s like trying to blame the weatherman for your umbrella getting lost in a gusty day. Google’s denial, backed by the FEC’s non-bias ruling, feels like a “we told you so”…
Global Institutional Trends
The partnership between Stripe and Fifth Third Bank’s Newline
OUR TAKEThe partnership with Newline allows Stripe to offer a wider array of financial products and services, which can attract more software businesses looking to integrate embedded financial accounts for their customers. So Stripe can stay ahead of competitors and remain a…
North America Institutional Trends
UK antitrust body examines Google’s partnership with Anthropic
OUR TAKECMA has launched a preliminary investigation into the partnership between Google and US AI start-up Anthropic to assess whether this partnership has resulted in a material lessening of competition in the UK market.The CMA is inviting stakeholders and interested parties to…
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
C5i expands AI capabilities with Analytic Edge acquisition
OUR TAKEC5i acquired Analytic Edge, a marketing analytics firm, which can improve C5i’s capabilities in data-driven marketing solutions with Analytic Edge’s expertise in analytics to improve client offerings. This acquisition of Analytic Edge aligns with C5i’s focus on…
North America Institutional Trends
FAA greenlights SpaceX’s Falcon 9 for launch
OUR TAKEThe FAA’s permission of the Falcon 9 is a significant development in the ongoing efforts to ensure safe and reliable space travel. SpaceX’s swift response and thorough investigation into the mid-flight failure reflect the company’s dedication to innovation and…
Global Institutional Trends
Stripe bolsters offerings with acquisition of Lemon Squeezy
OUR TAKEStripe’s got a sweet tooth for innovation. Acquiring Lemon Squeezy is like adding a dash of lemonade to their payment processing cocktail. Lemon Squeezy’s got that niche market locked down, making taxes on digital goods a breeze. And with that growth trajectory, hitting…
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
Apple plans to launch its first foldable iPhone in 2026
OUR TAKEApple has been developing foldable screen technology for some time and has applied for related patents. According to reports, Apple’s foldable iPhone is expected to be thinner and lighter than competitors on the market, and Apple is working to fix the crease problem…
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
Microsoft Defender’s security breach enables spread of dangerous malware
OUR TAKE The ongoing exploitation of the Microsoft Defender SmartScreen vulnerability highlights the persistent threat of cyber attacks targeting security weaknesses. The rapid deployment of sophisticated infostealers underscores the need for timely updates and vigilant security…
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
UK and India launch ambitious Tech Security Initiative
The UK and India have launched the Technology Security Initiative (TSI) to enhance cooperation in areas such as telecommunications, semiconductors, AI, quantum, biotechnology, and advanced materials.
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
Eve unveils ‘flying taxi’ prototype with funding coverage until 2027
Eve has unveiled its full-scale “flying taxi” prototype, an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft set to reshape urban travel. Eve has secured substantial investments and loans, guaranteeing its financial stability and progression towards certification for the eVTOL…
Global Institutional Trends
Google is trying to steal the Ray-Ban partnership from Meta
OUR TAKEGoogle has made a strategic move by entering into talks with EssilorLuxottica to integrate its Gemini AI assistant into upcoming smart glasses, potentially challenging Meta’s established partnership. Meanwhile, Meta is finalising plans to acquire a 5% stake in…
Global Institutional Trends
Oracle settles $115M privacy lawsuit, vows to limit data collection
OUR TAKEOracle coughing up $115 million for allegedly violating privacy? That’s a hefty price tag for collecting and selling our digital breadcrumbs without permission. It’s like they were compiling a detailed dossier on our lives, from what we eat to how we shop. And then they…