Is Amazon's Algorithmic Transparency Under EU Fire Again?

- Microsoft and Apple have decided not to take board roles at OpenAI, highlighting growing regulatory concerns over Big Tech's influence on AI. - Microsoft, which invested $13 billion in OpenAI, will withdraw from the board, citing confidence in the company's direction and deeming their observer role unnecessary. - European and US regulators have expressed concerns about Microsoft's influence over OpenAI, prompting investigations into potential dominance and antitrust issues. - The UK is also scrutinizing Amazon's $4 billion collaboration with AI company Anthropic, while the US probes Nvidia's dominance in AI chips. - OpenAI will continue to engage with stakeholders through regular meetings to ensure collaboration on safety and security, following its transition from a nonprofit to a for-profit entity.

OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman testified against Congress(USA wala) and the end result seems to be there will be global regulations on AI. There might be a transparency law that dictates what Data is used for training. Now I have a few questions: 1. Is it a pro game move by OpenAI to slow down AI Training of smaller companies that are just starting out? 2. Since big tech has back door access to law makers lobby(as we saw in case if right to repair), will they bend the regulations per there liking? 3. Given countries like US and China have supremacy over AI Research, will it curtain AI Development in countries like India? 4. Will Google Bard again cry in trashcan?

- The Competition Commission of India (CCI) found Amazon India and Flipkart guilty of violating competition laws by favoring select sellers on their platforms. - Both companies will have the opportunity to review the report and file objections before fines are decided. - The CCI's investigation, initiated in 2020, revealed that preferred sellers received advantages such as better listings and deep discounts. - The watchdog noted that these practices had a catastrophic impact on market competition, especially in the mobile phone segment. - This development follows multiple legal challenges and a Supreme Court ruling allowing the investigation to proceed. Source: [Inc42](https://inc42.com/buzz/cci-finds-flipkart-amazon-india-guilty-of-flouting-antitrust-rules/)

- Epic Games and Spotify are leveraging new European regulations to bypass Apple's control over the App Store. - Epic Games announced the launch of an alternative app store for iPhone users in Europe, starting with three games. - Spotify has begun directing European users to its website for subscriptions, a move previously restricted by Apple. - Apple is facing similar regulatory pressures in the U.S., with ongoing legal battles and high fees for alternative payment systems. - The European Commission has criticized Apple for not fully complying with digital-competition laws, threatening significant fines. Source: [WSJ](https://www.wsj.com/tech/epic-games-apple-app-store-europe-44ceda50?mod=tech_lead_story)

I've observed a significant amount of internal politics within Amazon departments, particularly regarding promotions. It seems like individuals who engage in favoritism or 'bootlicking' are the ones often rewarded with promotions. Have others also noticed this trend?

this government wants to control everything: why are they so insecure ?

I interviewed for data engineer at Amazon in feb. I was told that my profile has been put on hold because so meone else has been chosen internally. Now recruiter comes up with BI engineer role. Got selected. I didn't say anything because I just wanted to get out of TCS at all costs. Now she's demanding that I must join them on 22 april, which is less than 2 weeks away. Are they trying to back me off? Because the request is unreasonable. They haven't yet released offer letter, salary negotiations haven't taken place. Should I ask for offer letter first? Or ask for early release with TCS? What should my plan of action. Need advice.