Judge Delays Anthropic’s $1.5 Billion Settlement With Authors, Microsoft Seeks Collaboration
U.S. Judge William Alsup scrutinizes Anthropic’s $1.5 billion settlement with authors over pirated books, Microsoft to adopt AI models of Anthropic via AWS
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European Commission hits Google with €2.95 Bn Antitrust fine; Trump warns of trade retaliation
The European Commission has fined Google €2.95 billion for abusing its dominance in the adtech market by favouring its own services. Google plans to appeal, while U.S. President Donald Trump slammed the ruling as “unfair” and threatened trade retaliation under Section 301.
Google U.S. Antitrust Verdict: What Turned the Tables for the Tech Giant – A Victory or Ultimatum?
Google trial ends with Chrome spared but a $425M privacy verdict and new data-sharing orders, redefining the fight over Big Tech dominance.
Riyadh’s OmniOps and California’s Groq Join Forces to Scale AI Deployment in Saudi Arabia
OmniOps and Groq join forces to deploy sovereign, high-performance AI infrastructure across key Saudi sectors in alignment with Vision 2030 and national data strategy.
Anurag Kashyap Slams ‘Chiranjeevi Hanuman’: Can Indian Cinema Survive the Age of AI?
As Chiranjeevi Hanuman becomes India’s first AI-generated feature film, Anurag Kashyap raises tough questions about creativity, artists, and cinema’s future.
UAE’s CE-Ventures Joins $100 Million Funding Round for U.S. Nuclear Startup Aalo Atomics
The UAE’s CE-Ventures has joined global investors in Aalo Atomics’ $100M Series B, backing modular nuclear technology aimed at powering the AI-driven energy future.
India Bans Money-based Online Games, Sparking Industry Crisis
India's parliament has passed a bill banning money-based online games, threatening apps like Dream11 and MPL, with shutdowns and job losses looming.
Riyadh-based Gathern Raises $72 million Series B Funding Ahead of IPO
Gathern raises $72M Series B, valued at $266M, to expand Saudi Arabia’s top vacation rental platform, supporting Vision 2030 tourism growth and IPO plans.
Salasa’s $30 Million Bet to Transform Saudi E-commerce Logistics
Salasa’s $30M bet leverages AI to streamline Saudi e-commerce logistics, riding Vision 2030’s growth and fixing fulfillment fragmentation in the Gulf region.
Riyadh’s Jahez Lands $40 Mn Shariah-Compliant Credit Facility from NBB
Riyadh-based Jahez secures $40M Shariah-compliant credit facility from NBB, posts Q2 profit dip, and expands GCC with Snoonu acquisition.
MrBeast’s $500,000 ‘Cop vs Criminal’ 100 Days Prison Challenge Sparks Debate
MrBeast locks a cop and an ex-criminal in a prison for 100 days to win $500,000. The viral YouTube challenge sparks debate and global reactions.
Bollywood’s Bhumi Pednekar & Sister Samiksha Launch Backbay Aqua: Himalayan Mineral Water
Bollywood star Bhumi Pednekar and sister Samiksha launch Backbay Aqua—premium Himalayan mineral water in eco-friendly cartons with women-led sourcing.