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Nov 10, 2025 The EU may ease GDPR rules to stimulate AI development, sparking debate among privacy advocates. Coinbase is launching a new platform for token sales, gearing up for a retail investor comeback. Meanwhile, TSMC faces slowing growth amid discussions about the AI hype cycle. Apple Music struggles without a free tier, risking its future audience. An AI crypto trading competition revealed that most models performed poorly, losing significant funds. Will tech regulation and competition reshape the future of digital platforms?
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EU May Soften GDPR For AI Competitiveness
- The European Commission plans GDPR tweaks to accelerate AI development and ease business compliance.
- Drafts would redefine personal data and permit special-category data uses for AI training.
Coinbase Revives Public Token Sales
- Coinbase will let retail investors buy tokens before exchange listings via a monthly platform.
- The launch echoes 2017-2018 ICOs but includes stronger vetting and anti-dump rules.
TSMC Growth Slows Amid AI Bubble Doubts
- TSMC's October sales rose but showed the slowest growth since early 2024, stoking doubts about an AI-driven bubble.
- Markets remain jittery despite heavy AI infrastructure spending by big tech.