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Microsoft Exits OpenAI Board

Plus: Samsung's AI-Powered Galaxy Showcase

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🤝 Microsoft and Apple exits OpenAI Board

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Crispy Bites: Microsoft just withdrew from its observer seat on OpenAI's board due to growing antitrust scrutiny from regulators in the U.S. and Europe. Even Apple, which was expected to take a board seat at OpenAI, has decided against it.

Key Insights: 

Microsoft exits its observer seat. This move aims to alleviate concerns about Microsoft's influence over OpenAI after investing $13 billion in the AI company since 2019.

Apple, which was expected to take a board seat at OpenAI, has also decided against it. This decision comes amid similar regulatory pressures faced by Microsoft, as authorities examine the potential anticompetitive effects of such partnerships.

The European Commission is actively investigating the Microsoft-OpenAI partnership to ensure compliance with merger rules and to prevent exclusivity clauses that could harm competition. This scrutiny is part of a broader antitrust effort targeting major tech companies involved in AI development.

The scrutiny faced by Microsoft and Apple could set a precedent for future deals in the tech industry, particularly those involving significant investments in AI.

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Crispy Bites: This week, at the Galaxy Unpacked event in Paris, Samsung unveiled its new Galaxy Z Fold6, Galaxy Z Flip6, Galaxy Buds3, and Galaxy Buds3 Pro.

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 showcase cutting-edge AI advancements:

Key Insights:

AI-Powered Note Assist: Converts handwritten notes into digital text and suggests improvements.

Real-Time Transcription: Translates speech to text during meetings and calls.

Image Creation: AI generates images from sketches.

Camera Auto Zoom: AI auto-adjusts focus and zoom in videos.

Enhanced Nightography: AI enhances low-light photography.

AI FlexWindow Functions: Access notifications and controls without fully opening the device.

The new devices are available for pre-order starting July 10, with general availability from July 24.

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