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Microsoft and OpenAI have ended their agreement that gave Microsoft Azure exclusive rights to host OpenAI's AI models.
China has blocked Meta's $2 billion acquisition of the AI startup Manus.
Elon Musk is suing OpenAI and its founder Sam Altman, alleging the company abandoned its original non-profit mission.
As part of its revised agreement with OpenAI, Microsoft will retain access to OpenAI's models through 2032.
Microsoft will no longer pay OpenAI a revenue share as part of their revised partnership agreement.
China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) ordered the cancellation of Meta's acquisition of Manus.
Meta and Manus did not seek explicit regulatory approval from Beijing for their acquisition deal.
Chinese regulators are reportedly pressuring Chinese AI companies to avoid taking investment from U.S. investors.
China seeks greater access to NVIDIA's advanced AI chips for training large models.
Apple's development of its own in-house modem chips poses a significant business risk to Qualcomm, which previously counted Apple as a major customer.
70% of Qualcomm's current operating profit is derived from its phone business.
Tim Arcuri of UBS predicts that Apple will stop paying licensing fees to Qualcomm once it no longer needs Qualcomm's modem technology.