OpenAI stake bid, Google's €4.1bn fine, Apple's 2027 plans
Good morning. It’s Thursday, July 2. OpenAI wants Washington to hold a direct stake in the company, and the $42.6 billion price tag turns a policy debate into a headline everyone will be talking about today.
Today we are covering:
* OpenAI proposes handing the US government a 5% stake to ease political pressure
* Google ordered to pay a record €4.1 billion EU fine over Android antitrust practices
* Apple reportedly readies new iPad Pro and redesigned entry MacBook Pro for 2027
* Amazon declares its Leo satellite broadband network ready for service
* X launches Live Studio, a new livestreaming…
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