Tech Brew Ride Home New Tech Trade War
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Dec 24, 2025 A new tech trade war is brewing between the US and Europe, raising tensions in the digital landscape. OpenAI plans to introduce ads in ChatGPT, aiming to monetize user interactions. Bitcoin miners are now pivoting to AI, retooling their data centers for a new side hustle. Meanwhile, Netflix is making bold moves by acquiring video podcasts to capture daytime viewers and challenge YouTube's reign. Exciting updates include AST SpaceMobile's ambitious satellite launch to expand cellular service.
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New Digital Trade Friction
- The U.S. has begun using visa restrictions to push back against European tech regulation influence. This escalates into a potential digital trade war that could hurt companies on both sides.
Ads Coming To ChatGPT
- OpenAI is actively designing ways to show ads inside ChatGPT, including sponsored answers and sidebars. They aim to balance monetization with user trust by making ads unobtrusive and disclosed.
ChatGPT Eyes The Ad Market
- ChatGPT's huge user base and shopping features make it a natural contender in the digital ad market. OpenAI is staffing ad veterans and exploring ad formats tailored to conversational AI.