Here’s what we have for you today:
• Plug in socket
• Epic supreme ending
• UK following behind
Microsoft keeping up with the status quo
Who knew: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella mentioned he believes the impact of artificial intelligence will be just as profound as the internet disruption.
Recap: Google remains competitive in AI, but Microsoft and OpenAI are seen as the early leader.
Yet: A Microsoft spokesperson said the company welcomes a discussion with governments about ensuring competition in AI continues.
Epic Games duking it out with Apple
Legal battle: Fortnite maker Epic Games heads to the US Supreme Court against Apple’s current App Store rules.
Reason: Apple does not allow App Store apps the option to offer their own links or buttons to non-Apple payment systems, which would allow developers to circumvent Apple’s 15% to 30% commissions on purchases and subscriptions.
Game on: Apple mostly won its antitrust case in the lower courts, but the rules around in-app payments were the one area where it lost (so the dispute continues).
UK back on semiconductor
Catchup: Britain is again propelling into microtechnology in 2023 amid an investment subsidy arms race involving the US, China and EU.
Small budget: The current UK government announced plans in May, 2023 to invest £1 billion over a decade in semiconductor research, design and production.
Minor: UK industry accounts for 0.5% of global semiconductor sales.