Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 07/29 – Do You Need To Cut Back On Your AI Usage?
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Jul 29, 2025 Sony has taken legal action against Tencent for alleged copyright infringement on its Horizon games. Microsoft introduces an AI-powered Copilot for Edge, enhancing browsing with smarter suggestions. Concerns are rising over AI usage with new rate limits being discussed. Waymo is set to launch its robo-taxi service in Dallas, shaking up the ride-sharing industry. Meanwhile, smart glasses sales are booming, signaling a shift towards innovative tech wearables in everyday life.
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Sony Accuses Tencent of Game Copying
- Sony claims Tencent heavily copied its Horizon game series, alleging near-identical gameplay and artistic elements in Light of Motoram.
- The lawsuit includes requests to block Tencent's game release and stop use of marketing materials mimicking Horizon.
Microsoft's AI Browser Leap
- Microsoft Edge introduces Copilot mode, an AI-powered assistant that analyzes all open tabs for contextual browsing help.
- It anticipates user needs and can book reservations or manage errands via natural language commands inside the browser.
Anthropic's New AI Usage Limits
- Anthropic imposes new usage rate limits on Claude AI plans due to a few heavy users running code nonstop, affecting less than 5% of subscribers.
- Most users won't notice; limits vary by plan and focus on advanced AI model usage to manage computational resource constraints.