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This chapter discusses the US federal regulators launching an inquiry into partnerships between cloud providers and generative AI companies, targeting Amazon, Microsoft, Google, anthropic, and open AI. It also covers the impact of Boeing's recent problems on US airlines, including substantial profit losses for United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, and limits put on Boeing's production of all 737 Max jets by the FAA.

The Federal Trade Commission has launched an inquiry into the partnerships between Big Tech cloud providers and generative AI companies, the European Central Bank is keeping rates on hold, and Boeing’s problems are having a ripple effect on the broader airline industry. Plus, take a sneak peek at a new show we’re launching called Swamp Notes!

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FT Swamp Notes

The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help by Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Monica Lopez. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.

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