QtrendsBig Tech is in the spotlight: Microsoft faces a New York Times report accusing it of building a copyright-infringing supercomputer for OpenAI, while an Apple Vision Pro executive reportedly departs for the same AI firm. Amazon's Prime Day draws heavy attention with deep discounts across electronics, and AMD launches its 10th Anniversary Ryzen 7 5800X3D alongside aggressive bundle deals. Asia-Pacific sees China publishing its first connectivity standard for AI agent identity cards, and DeepSeek launches a major hiring push. Meanwhile, debates on AI's impact on labor continue, with Cory Doctorow criticizing tech billionaires and Chinese tech workers fearing AI-driven layoffs.
The New York Times has published a scathing report accusing Microsoft of building a copyright-infringing AI supercomputer for OpenAI. Meanwhile, an Apple executive in charge of Vision Pro is reportedly leaving to join OpenAI, adding to the talent drain at major tech firms. WIRED further reports on Amazon dropping its OpenAI projects and data center worker pushback.
Amazon Prime Day is in full swing, with WIRED and Digital Trends rounding up the best deals across categories. Highlights include heavy discounts on Apple products, smart home devices, laptops, and accessories. Shoppers are urged to act fast as Prime Day winds down.
AMD has launched its 10th Anniversary Ryzen 7 5800X3D CPU, now in stock at retailers. Tom's Hardware also highlights steep discounts on Ryzen 7 9800X3D prebuilt systems and Ryzen 5 bundle deals that include a Samsung 990 Pro SSD at effectively no extra cost.
China has published its first connectivity standard for AI agents, introducing digital identity cards for autonomous AI systems. Thailand's Saha Group has partnered with Japan's SoftBank to develop AI-powered services, while Japanese banks and tech firms jointly launched an AI chat tool for retail asset management.
Author Cory Doctorow sharply criticizes tech billionaires including Elon Musk, arguing you 'can't make billions without hurting people' as the AI bubble inflates. In China, tech workers fear that AI 'optimization' is a euphemism for layoffs, while DeepSeek bucks the trend by launching a major hiring spree to double its workforce in pursuit of AGI.