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UK launches probe into Amazon Anthropic relationship and SoundHound acquires Amelia AI for $80M

UK launches probe into Amazon Anthropic relationship and SoundHound acquires Amelia AI for $80M

Product Scoop
August 09, 2024

Top of the Friday mornin’ Scoopers, let’s dive right into it👇

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UK launches formal probe into Amazon's ties with AI startup Anthropic | TechCrunch

The U.K.’s antitrust regulator has confirmed that it's carrying out a formal antitrust investigation into Amazon's ties with Anthropic.

techcrunch.com/2024/08/08/uk-launches-formal-probe-into-amazons-ties-with-ai-startup-anthropic

SoundHound acquires Amelia AI for $80M after it raised $189M+ | TechCrunch

SoundHound -- the AI company that has made a name for itself selling voice interface technology to car companies, restaurants and tech companies like Snap

techcrunch.com/2024/08/08/soundhound-acquires-amelia-ai-for-80m-after-it-raised-189m

Anduril raises $1.5B at a $14B valuation | TechCrunch

Anduril raises $1.5 billion at a $14 billion valuation with the aim of transforming American defense production.

techcrunch.com/2024/08/07/anduril-raises-1-5b-to-hyper-scale-defense-production

Apple could charge up to $20 for some Apple Intelligence AI features, analysts say

Apple plans to rollout Apple Intelligence, its forthcoming AI system, across some of its devices later this year.

www.cnbc.com/2024/08/08/apple-could-charge-20-for-some-apple-intelligence-features-analysts.html

Elon Musk’s X sues ad industry group over alleged advertising ‘boycott’ | CNN Business

Elon Musk’s X has accused a group of major advertisers of antitrust violations in a new lawsuit claiming the group conspired to “boycott” against advertising on the platform.

www.cnn.com/2024/08/06/tech/musk-x-sues-garm-advertising-boycott/index.html

Trump says Mark Zuckerberg called to apologize about photo of assassination attempt

Former President Trump says Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg called him to apologize for an incorrect label applied to a photo of Trump after the July 13 assassination attempt.

www.foxnews.com/us/trump-says-mark-zuckerberg-called-apologize-about-photo-assassination-attempt

Ready for some robo-relaxation at the gym or your next hotel stay?

Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson goes into detail on AI massage robots, like Aescape's, revolutionizing wellness with consistent, custom massages.

www.foxnews.com/tech/ready-some-robo-relaxation-gym-your-next-hotel-stay