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Fri. 03/25 – Will Europe’s DMA Force AIM And MSN Messenger To Talk To Each Other?

Mar 25, 2022
The European Union's Digital Markets Act could revolutionize messaging by promoting interoperability, potentially making all platforms as connected as email. Instacart's drastic 40% valuation drop raises questions about its future in a competitive market. Vitalik Buterin critiques the current state of crypto, expressing concerns about its focus on vanity projects. Also, Nicolas Cage discusses his transformation into a meme sensation while navigating the new dynamics of fame and social media.
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EU's Digital Markets Act

  • The EU's Digital Markets Act aims to curb big tech's power.
  • It includes interoperability requirements for messaging services like WhatsApp and iMessage.
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Device Flexibility

  • The DMA could lead to more device flexibility.
  • Users might be able to choose their preferred voice assistant on any device.
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Interoperable Messaging

  • The DMA could end messaging silos, like the 'green bubble' issue.
  • Messaging might become interoperable like email, connecting different platforms.
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