TechLinked Win11 hardware crackdown, AI updates, Musk conflicts + more!
Feb 6, 2025
Microsoft's puzzling new hardware restrictions for Windows 11 spark debate. Exciting AI updates reveal Google's Gemini 2.0, raising ethical concerns in military use. Elon Musk faces scrutiny over his ties to U.S. government data and trade issues with China loom large. Meanwhile, a shift from traditional search engines to AI-driven assistance unfolds. Plus, Sonos makes strategic moves in their recovery, and groundbreaking robotics research showcases robots mimicking athletic prowess like Ronaldo. Get ready for some fascinating tech insights!
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Microsoft's Conflicting Windows 11 Strategy
- Microsoft encourages Windows 11 upgrades before Windows 10 support ends.
- Simultaneously, they make upgrading on unsupported hardware more difficult.
Proposed Law Targeting Chinese AI
- DeepSeek's popularity prompted a US senator to propose a law criminalizing its import.
- This law also targets any tech developed in China, with threats of fines and prison.
Elon Musk and Government Data Access
- Elon Musk is reportedly accessing protected U.S. government data.
- He uses his position to potentially benefit his private companies.