Techmeme Ride Home Fri. 02/07 – UK Backdoor Into iPhones?
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Feb 7, 2025 The UK government may force Apple to create backdoors in iPhones, igniting a fierce debate over privacy and security. Meanwhile, Amazon plans a staggering $100 billion in AI investments despite a dip in ad revenue. Tech giants are gearing up for a slew of innovations, including the iPhone SE refresh and Epic Games' transformation of Fortnite into a content-creation juggernaut. Additionally, listeners can get a glimpse of a new ad-free premium news roundup.
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UK Backdoor Demand
- The UK government demanded Apple create a backdoor to access all cloud content uploaded by any Apple user worldwide.
- This demand undermines user privacy and security, impacting even non-UK citizens.
Amazon's AI Investment
- Amazon's Q4 revenue increased, but its stock declined due to increased capital expenditures (CapEx) for AI.
- This CapEx investment, primarily in AI for AWS, signals Amazon's commitment to the growing AI sector.
Tech Giants' CapEx Spree
- Tech giants like Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Meta are significantly increasing their CapEx spending in 2025, primarily for AI.
- This massive spending, totaling around $320 billion, will likely impact the larger economy.