Apple's Grip on App Store Weakens in Europe Amid New Regulations

Few apps delisted are names such as Shaadi.com, OTT platform STAGE, social media app FRND. This might be temporary and these companies would get it live again, but is shd make us think the monopoly Google and apple has made in their respective ecosystem, Need of open and transparent third option , Google has a very high commission on transaction made via Play Store, Spotify had this issue earlier as well

- India's antitrust body, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), found Apple exploited its dominant position in the iOS app store market, engaging in abusive practices. - The CCI's 142-page report, seen by Reuters, highlights Apple's significant influence over digital products and services, forcing developers to use its proprietary billing system. - Apple denies wrongdoing, citing its small market share in India, where Android dominates, but the CCI report states Apple's App Store is indispensable for developers. - The investigation, initiated by a non-profit group and supported by Indian startups and Match Group, claims Apple's in-app fees hurt competition and violate Indian laws. - The CCI's findings come amid global antitrust scrutiny of Apple, with potential fines and directives to change business practices pending a final decision. Source: Reuters

- 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.

Had one towards end of college, a different model