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Elon Musk has vowed to take “immediate legal action” against Apple for an alleged antitrust violation in regard to Apple’s App Store ranking. With this signifying the potential start of an epic clash between two tech titans, let’s take a look at the details and what this could mean for AI and app ecosystems. Musk’s Accusations: Favoritism and Competition at Stake The ever-controversial CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and now xAI, posted on his X account (formerly Twitter) in the late hours on Monday, “Hey @Apple App Store, why do you refuse to put either X or Grok in your ‘Must…

On July 24, 2025, six prominent digital rights groups filed an EU antitrust complaint against Alphabet, Google’s parent company. The allegations levied against Alphabet center around the promise of user freedom, market dominance, and the future of Android. Let’s dive deep into what is going on and why it matters. Who is filling the complaint? The six digital rights groups involved in this case include the: Together, these six organizations are a powerhouse coalition focused on human rights and are individually established with track records of holding tech accountable. What is the allegation about? Before diving into the allegation, let’s…

Huawei unveiled its most ambitious AI infrastructure yet (the CloudMatrix 384) at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) held in Shanghai from July 26th to 28th, 2025. Huawei’s CloudMatrix 384 was positioned as a direct competitor to Nvidia’s flagship GB200 NVL72 system. The CloudMatrix 384 AI supernode can reportedly match Nvidia ‘s computing power and is said to reduce the blockage in the computing segment for artificial intelligence data centers. The big question is, can CloudMatrix 384 truly compete with the flagship GB200 NVL72? Let’s take a dive into the details of this groundbreaking release and what it means for…

The crypto world is abuzz, and for a good reason. On July 18, 2025, President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law, marking a historic milestone in stablecoin regulation.  Stablecoins are blockchain-based tokens designed to have a stable value, similar to normal real-world currency like the US dollar. Let’s dive into what the Act entails and why it got the crypto market rallying. What is the GENIUS Act? The Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act is the first-ever federal regulatory framework for stablecoins in the United States. The core of the act is to define…

In a transformative shift, Lightchain and Ethereum have united to spark an AI chain revolution, according to industry experts. The seamless collaboration between Ethereum and the pioneer of decentralized AI, Lightchain, is redefining what it means to empower users and developers alike. Lightchain: The AI-Native Blockchain Takes Center Stage Lightchain is an innovative project that aims to bridge the gap between artificial intelligence and blockchain technology. Let’s start off with what decentralized AI is all about and why it’s such a huge milestone for Lightchain. What is Decentralized AI? Unlike the centralized AI paradigm, which depends on a single authority…

Agora, a stablecoin issuance platform, has secured $50M in a Series A funding co-led by Paradigm and Dragonfly Capital. This funding round is expected to accelerate Agora’s mission of making white-label stablecoin issuance accessible and efficient for businesses worldwide. For those keeping track, this latest funding brings the total of Agora’s funding rounds to $62M, following the $12M seed round led by Dragonfly in 2024. The success of the series A funding round, which took place barely seven months after the seed round, has demonstrated investors faith in Agora’s unique approach to the stablecoin market. What is White Label Stablecoin…

ServiceNow’s acquisition of Moveworks is currently under regulatory fire from the US Department of Justice. What was hailed as a bold bet to supercharge ServiceNow’s AI capabilities and cement its leadership in workflow automation is now a focal point of antitrust allegations, raising questions about market competition and the future of AI. The Deal: A Strategic Play for AI Dominance On March 10, 2025, ServiceNow announced its intention to acquire Moveworks for a whopping $2.85 billion in cash and stocks, making it the largest acquisition of the company. The acquisition of Moveworks was viewed as a major step forward into…

Rwazi, an African-founded artificial intelligence start-up, has got the African tech landscape buzzing with excitement, following a massive $12 million Series A funding round held on July 15, 2025. The funding marks a pivotal moment not only for Rwazi’s growth ambitions but also for the broader African AI ecosystem. This win proves that Africa is not just a consumer of technology but can be a significant contributor as well. Rwazi’s Bold Vision: Making Data Work for Africa Meet Rwazi, an AI market intelligence platform that aids the growth of global platforms by turning real-time, zero-party consumer data, shared directly and…

Nvidia is making waves in the global AI industry, with the much-anticipated H20 chip making a highly anticipated comeback in China. On July 14, the company made the announcement that the US government has approved the sale of its H20 chip to China. It has been almost four months since the ban on sales of Nvidia’s H20 chip was imposed during the trade war. This unexpected move with the Nvidia H20 chip marks a dramatic reversal and signals a more pragmatic approach to US-China relations. What Makes the H2O Chip Special? Nvidia’s H20 is a GPU specially designed for the…

Eudia, an AI-powered tech startup that enhances legal team efficiency using AI, has taken a major leap in its mission to revolutionize corporate legal work. On July 8, Eudia acquired Johnson Hana, an Irish-founded legal services provider, for $50 million, bringing more than 300 seasoned legal experts into the fold. About Eudia: The Rising Star in AI-Legal Eudia, also known as Cicero Technologies, Inc., was co-founded in 2023 by Ashish Agrawal (CTO), Omar Haroun (CEO), and David Van Reyk (COO). On February 13, 2025, Eudia had its Series A (early-stage venture) funding round, which generated $105m, led by General Catalyst,…