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EU forces Apple to unlock key iOS features
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EU forces Apple to unlock key iOS features
Nvidia to pour billions into US chipmaking
Judge halts DOGE access to SSA personal data
AI to take your Taco Bell and Pizza Hut orders
Wind and solar surpass coal in US for first time
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AI News Headlines:
🔓 EU forces Apple to unlock key iOS features ↗️LINK
What: The EU has mandated Apple to open nine iOS-exclusive features—like notifications, SharePlay, AirDrop, and audio switching—to third-party devices by the end of 2025. The move ensures compliance with the bloc’s Digital Markets Act.
Why: These rules aim to boost interoperability and give developers and users more freedom within Apple’s ecosystem. Apple risks major fines—up to 10% of annual turnover—if it doesn’t comply.
Impact: iPhone users could soon use non-Apple smartwatches, headphones, and VR gear with features once locked to Apple hardware, marking a major shift in how iOS interacts with the tech world.
💰 Nvidia to pour billions into US chipmaking ↗️LINK
What: Nvidia plans to invest hundreds of billions in U.S.-based chip and electronics manufacturing over the next four years, partnering with suppliers like TSMC and Foxconn. It also acquired synthetic data startup Gretel for over $320 million.
Why: The move aims to reduce reliance on overseas production and mitigate tariff-related risks. The Gretel deal supports Nvidia’s AI services by tackling data scarcity and privacy concerns.
Impact: Nvidia’s strategy strengthens domestic tech supply chains and advances its AI dominance. It mirrors broader industry shifts toward U.S. manufacturing amid geopolitical tensions.
🛑 Judge halts DOGE access to SSA personal data ↗️LINK
What: A federal judge has blocked Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing the Social Security Administration’s personal data systems, citing privacy and cybersecurity concerns.
Why: Judge Ellen Hollander ruled that DOGE was conducting a baseless “fishing expedition” without justifying its need for sensitive data like Social Security numbers and medical records, violating multiple federal privacy laws.
Impact: The decision curbs overreach by DOGE and protects the personal information of millions of Americans. It raises red flags over government data access and signals potential legal scrutiny of Musk’s controversial agency.
🤖 AI to take your Taco Bell and Pizza Hut orders ↗️LINK
What: Yum! Brands is partnering with Nvidia to bring AI-powered ordering and operations to its restaurants, including Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, KFC, and Habit Burger. AI is already live in over 100 Taco Bell drive-thrus across 13 states.
Why: The goal is to create smoother, more natural ordering experiences and optimize performance by analyzing store data to replicate best practices company-wide.
Impact: With plans to expand AI to 500 more locations in 2024, this signals a broader shift toward automation in fast food. Customers can expect faster service, and Yum! could see improved efficiency and consistency across its chains.
⚡ Wind and solar surpass coal in US for first time ↗️LINK
What: In 2024, wind and solar together generated more electricity in the U.S. than coal for the first time, producing 17% of total power versus coal’s 15%. Wind alone outpaced coal in March and April.
Why: Falling costs, rising battery storage capacity, and supportive policies like the Inflation Reduction Act have driven renewables forward, even amid federal pushback. Market forces now clearly favor clean energy.
Impact: This milestone marks a turning point in the U.S. energy landscape, signaling coal’s decline and a faster-than-expected transition toward a grid dominated by solar, wind, and batteries.
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Zulkar Naim
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