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Mar 5, 2025 Elon Musk faces off against OpenAI as legal battles heat up. Trump takes aim at the Chips Act, stirring up tech policy debates. Apple unleashes new Macs featuring groundbreaking M4 Max and M3 Ultra chips. In a surprising twist, Digg makes a comeback to challenge Reddit, now equipped with AI for better user experience. Plus, advancements in AI voice technology blur the line between human and machine, sparking both awe and unease. The NFT landscape evolves with the SEC's decision to deem certain assets non-security.
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OpenAI's For-Profit Shift
- Elon Musk's attempt to stop OpenAI's for-profit transition was denied by a US judge.
- The judge will expedite the trial due to public interest and potential harm.
Chips Act Repeal
- President Trump urged Congress to repeal the $52 billion Chips Act.
- He wants to use the funds for debt reduction, despite bipartisan support for the act and its economic benefits.
Apple's New Macs
- Apple updated its Mac Studio and MacBook Air lines with new M3 and M4 chips.
- The new M3 Ultra chip boasts up to 32 cores and 512 gigabytes of RAM.