According to Reuters, a major shift is underway as Google plans to cut ties with Scale AI, its largest data-labeling partner, following Meta's acquisition of a 49% stake in Scale. This strategic move aims to protect proprietary interests amid rising competitive threats. As Google explores alternatives for AI services, this could significantly impact Scale's revenue and open doors for new competitors. Read more about the implications [here](https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/14/google-scale-ais-largest-customer-plans-split-after-meta-deal.html). Kudos to Reuters for the insightful coverage! #Google #ScaleAI #Meta #AI #DataLabeling #MachineLearning #BusinessStrategy #Technology #Competitors

‘ #Instagram can #hurt us’: #MarkZuckerberg emails outline plan to #neutralize #competitors - @theverge: https://www.theverge.com/2020/7/29/21345723/facebook-instagram-documents-emails-mark-zuckerberg-kevin-systrom-hearing

#Seattle #gym’s #LGBTQ-#inclusive #competition #parties on, despite #Conservative #trolls.

Creating a #safe, #inclusive #space for all #competitors was one of #RCF’s goals, especially in the heat of #politicaldebates about #transrights.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Washington #Fitness #Entertainment #Sports #Representation #Culture

https://www.seattletimes.com/life/culture/seattle-gyms-lgbtq-inclusive-competition-parties-on-despite-trolls/

#IOC Backs #Trans #Competitors When it #DoesntCount.

Considering trans competitors are few and far between thanks to the IOC’s #handsoffapproach to #participation #rules and multiple de facto #bans on trans #competitors, their words ring hollow.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Entertainment #Sports #Olympics #Media #Representation #Culture

https://www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-news/ioc-issues-trans-media-guidelines

Invasive Harlequin #Ladybug Carries Biological #Weapons Against Native #Competitors

https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.1234032

not #openaccess

#IrishDancers #standup for #trans #competitors amid #backlash against #teen #trans #dancer

"We #celebrate their #right to #succeed." The Hatemongers also laughingly attempted to claim trans women have an advantage in #Irish #dancing

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Entertainment #Dance #Allies #Conservatives #Extremism #Fascism #RepublicanParty #Hate #Bigotry #Violence #Genocide #Discrimination #Transphobia #ThePartyOfHate

https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2023/12/irish-dancers-stand-up-for-trans-competitors-amid-backlash-against-teen-trans-dancer/

#Trans #woman becomes #croquet #worldchampion at 23 in #historic #win.

Predictably, not everyone was happy for Gumbrell and her #win, with some of her #Transphobic #competitors #arguing that she had an #Unfair #advantage. Backlash to Gumbrell’s win comes amid a wave of #unscientific #antitrans sentiment in relation to #womenssports.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Entertainment #Sports #Croquet #Representation #Culture

https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/12/14/trans-woman-world-croquet-federation-champion/

#US sues #Amazon in a #monopoly case that could be existential for the retail giant

The #FTC & a bipartisan group of state attorneys general filed a sweeping #antitrust #lawsuit on Tues. It paints Amazon as a #monopolist that suffocates #competitors & raises #costs for both #sellers & #shoppers.

https://www.npr.org/2023/09/26/1191099421/amazon-ftc-lawsuit-antitrust-monopoly?origin=NOTIFY

A list of #Twitter #Competitors

https://qz.com/social-media-platforms-competing-with-twitter-1850605406

#Cyclist who lost #race to #trans #woman says she ‘couldn’t care less’ if #winner was #trans, #debunking #rightwing #socialmedia and #conservative #media #reports that the trans woman's #female #competitors #boycotted the #podium because she won.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #Entertainment #Sports #Cycling #Conservatives #Media #Farright #Hate #Bigotry #Discrimination #Transphobia #Disinformation #MoralPanic #HateSpeech #StochasticTerrorism #Hatecrimes

https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/05/22/lesley-mumford-lindsey-kriete-cycling-race-trans/

#Trans #surfer #speaksout as #competitors argue she shouldn’t #compete while #rules changes back her up.

“There are so many things that make someone a good #athlete, and to reduce it to #testosterone is also an #insult to #athletes who work really hard."

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #Entertainment #Sports #Surfing #Representation #Culture #Religion #Hate #Bigotry #Discrimination #Transphobia #EmptyThePews

https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2023/05/trans-surfer-speaks-out-as-competitors-argue-she-shouldnt-compete-while-rules-changes-back-her-up/

Elon Musk Still Loves ‘Shadow Banning’ Those He Doesn’t Like

https://www.techdirt.com/2023/03/17/elon-musk-still-loves-shadow-banning-those-he-doesnt-like/

#contentmoderation #visibilityfilters #maxdeboosting #shadowbanning #competitors #elonmusk #twitter

#JusticeDepartment sues #Google over #dominance in #OnlineAdvertising

This is the #DOJ’s second #antitrust suit against the search giant

By Cat Zakrzewski & Rachel Lerman

The #JusticeDept brought a second federal antitrust lawsuit against search giant #Google on Tues, alleging that the company abused its dominance to shut out #competitors in digital advertising.

#Monopoly #TechGiant
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/01/24/doj-google-lawsuit-ads/

Gutted to see my pal Walter has had to retire from #SpineRace at Dufton. It’s mentioned he appears to have some toe/foot issues. The race continues- this year it’s eliminated a lot of tough #competitors along the course. #endurance #PennineWay

Double #abuse of dominant #market positions: This accusation against #Facebook has been formally levied by the #EU commission. Facebook #marketplace is set up in a way that disadvantages #competitors, and competitors who want to adverise on Facebook or #Instagram mus accept that their data is used against them. My report in German:
https://www.heise.de/news/EU-beschuldigt-Facebook-der-Wettbewerbsverzerrung-bei-Kleinanzeigen-7432787.html
#FB #heise #law #competition #AntiTrust