This month, the United States federal government is placing increased scrutiny on big tech regarding privacy, security, and market competition. While the Department of Justice files an antitrust suit against Apple for its hold on the smartphone market, Congress makes a bold statement with legislation potentially banning TikTok in the U.S.. Meanwhile, Reddit’s initial public offering may signal a move for tech companies to go public. In the world of entertainment, innovative tech brings scent to the gaming experience, and artists explore blockchain to compete with music streaming platforms.
February News: AI Watermarking, Text-to-Video, Licensing, and Social Media as News
February’s news continues to focus on AI with 3 key stories: OpenAI’s watermark for Dall-E, Sora’s release, and Reddit’s controversial AI licensing deal (with a side note to their plan to go public as a company). Data has also emerged to reveal Facebook’s loss of domination in the news space as Gen Z through Gen X are turning to Instagram and TikTok.