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Apple blames EU's Digital Markets Act for feature delays

Apple blames EU's Digital Markets Act for feature delays: Apple is blaming the EU's enforcement of the DMA for delaying the launch of some features in the EU, saying the rules are "leading to a worse experience" for Apple customers in the bloc by exposing them to new risks and reducing choices. Read More

Databricks will bake OpenAI models into its products in $100M bet to spur enterprise adoption: Databricks is on the hook to pay at least $100 million to OpenAI in this deal, even if customer usage falls short. It's a bet, but one that Databricks has already hedged. Read More

Spotify to label AI music, filter spam and more in AI policy change: Spotify is launching a music spam filter, labeling AI tracks, and clarifying its rules around AI voice clones. Read More

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Y Combinator launches 'Early Decision' for students who want to graduate first, build later

Y Combinator launches 'Early Decision' for students who want to graduate first, build later: The program allows students to apply while still in school, get accepted and funded immediately, and defer their participation in YC until after they graduate. Read More

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