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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](cnbc.com/2025/06/14/google-sca). Kudos to Reuters for the insightful coverage! #Google #ScaleAI #Meta #AI #DataLabeling #MachineLearning #BusinessStrategy #Technology #Competitors

CNBCGoogle, Scale AI's largest customer, plans split after Meta deal, sources sayGoogle plans to cut ties with Scale AI after news broke that rival Meta is taking a 49% stake in the AI data-labeling startup, Reuters reported, citing sources.
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@chksome Or maybe
@geerlingguy works professionally with
@Raspberry_Pi SoC's...

After all, #RaspberryPi #CM4's are extremely common since they have what all their #clones and #competitors lack:

EXCELLENT DOCUMENTATION!

Even if the #BananaPi #BPi0M2 should wipe the floor with the #Pi0W / #Pi0 even #IT professors can't get it to work in any other mode than 720p60...

youtube.com/watch?v=51OMXTElSt

#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
washingtonpost.com/technology/

The Washington PostJustice Department sues Google over dominance in online advertisingBy Cat Zakrzewski

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:
heise.de/news/EU-beschuldigt-F
#FB #heise #law #competition #AntiTrust

heise onlineEU beschuldigt Facebook der Wettbewerbsverzerrung bei KleinanzeigenBy Daniel AJ Sokolov