Microsoft’s links with OpenAI to be examined by competition watchdog

The news we followed, the people who fascinated us, the culture and trends that grabbed our attention — Google’s “Year in Search” data for 2023 sheds light on the top trending topics Americans wanted to know about this year. From celebrities and athletes to TV shows and box-office hits, people across the country turned to…

Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Google launched several new tools for retailers using generative artificial intelligence to improve online shopping experiences and other retail operations, its cloud business announced in a release Thursday.  The suite of new products includes a generative AI-powered chatbot that retailers can use on websites and mobile apps. The…

CEO of cryptocurrency platform Coinbase Brian Armstrong attends a reception at Buckingham Palace, in central London, on November 27, 2023 to mark the conclusion of the Global Investment Summit (GIS). (Photo by Daniel LEAL / POOL / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) Daniel Leal | Afp | Getty Images Coinbase, Crypto.com, Gemini…

Imports and sales of Apple’s Series 9 and Ultra 2 watches had been halted over a patent dispute.

Leezer, 30, a licensed clinical social worker in Chicago who runs his own private practice, created the TikTok less than a month ago to post videos about the kinds of things he focuses on with his clients: self-esteem, body image, anxiety. Then, last week, he got the comment on one of his videos.  “In that…