European regulators have opened a formal antitrust investigation into Google’s use of online content for AI training. The probe focuses on whether the company’s access to YouTube and web content creates an unfair advantage. Google could face massive fines if found in breach of EU rules.
In a new investor report, Capcom has named Mega Man, Devil May Cry, and Ace Attorney as key franchises it plans to expand. The company aims to grow its user base through new releases and remakes.
The upcoming Linux 6.19 kernel is showing some early performance regressions compared to the stable 6.18 release. Using a powerful AMD Threadripper workstation, Phoronix is bisecting the code to find the problematic commits. The issues are affecting both server workloads and real-world tests like th
Plex is testing a new framework for custom metadata providers, set to fully replace its aging “agents” system by 2026. The new API offers more flexibility for developers, but key features are missing and Plex’s track record on transitions is spotty.
An industry expert says the biggest AI mistakes are ignoring bad data and skipping change management. He argues successful adoption depends on treating AI like a brilliant but flawed intern that needs constant oversight.
A new joint venture aims to develop large-scale data centers in Vietnam’s two major economic hubs. The move comes after Vietnam removed its 49% foreign ownership cap for data centers in July 2024.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates warns that the AI industry is entering a “hyper competitive” phase where many highly-valued companies will fail. He calls AI a “deeply profound” world-changing technology, but says a bubble exists in the sense that not all valuations are justified.
The Trump administration is pushing forward with an executive order to limit state AI regulations. AI Czar David Sacks is trying to quell concerns, insisting it won’t override local control on data centers or child safety laws.
The AI infrastructure company Fal has seen its valuation skyrocket to $4.5 billion after a new funding round. The deal highlights the relentless investor frenzy surrounding developer-focused AI tools.
Firing someone for a bad attitude is one of management’s toughest tasks. According to advice columnist Alison Green in Inc, the key is to still see the person as “miscast” for your specific company culture.
