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A look at how the Magnificent Seven rival Europe’s top four economies

Euronews Business takes a closer look at how Microsoft, Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, Nvidia, Meta, and Tesla now account for nearly one-third of the S&P 500 Index, a concentration that sparks intense debate over the future of market equilibrium.

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Euroviews. Should EU’s platform accountability rules have a 'Brussels effect'?

The DSA's first signs of impact are becoming visible, but what is stopping big tech from treating everyone who uses their services fairly and equitably, Claire Pershan, Odanga Madung and Kiito Shilongo write.

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Elon Musk cannot keep Tesla pay package worth billions, judge rules

The plan called for Musk to reap billions if Tesla, which is based in Austin, Texas, hit certain market capitalisation and operational milestones.

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US opens inquiry into Big Tech's partnerships with AI startups

Tech giants have recently invested billions in artificial intelligence (AI) startups.

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What’s behind the latest wave of tech worker layoffs?

Multiple tech companies have announced layoffs this month, prompting worker outrage and frustration, but should tech expect the same number of cuts as last year?

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Apple settles €12 million antitrust fine with Russia's government

A Russian court has ruled that Apple misused its dominant market position through the App Store, resulting in another fine for the tech giant.

Business

Nvidia raises $15 million to help civilians hit by Israel-Hamas war

Thousands of employees from more than 30 countries donated to what is called the biggest fundraising in the company's 30-year-old history.

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Pornhub among porn sites to be policed by strict EU digital rules

Pornhub, Stripchat and XVideos will need to abide by the European Union's strictest digital regulations after they were designated "very large online platforms" (VLOPs) by the EU executive on Wednesday.

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Capitalism as we know it is over, so what comes next?

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for retailers. With Christmas around the corner, shopping soars: groceries and drinks for dinners, toys, electronics for gifts, and clothes for events. It seems wild not to believe that capitalism is in perfect health...

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Google launches AI model Gemini, its big hope for taking on ChatGPT

In a bid to takedown OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google says its new AI Gemini can reason better than its existing rivals.

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Experts urge EU governments to regulate AI instead of companies

Foundation and powerful AI models such as ChatGPT and Bard have become a sticking point in the EU’s AI Act.

Markets

The great delisting: Why European companies are moving to US exchanges

A number of European companies have chosen to delist from European exchanges and enlist on US ones. Euronews Business looks at why.

Business

EU Court touts re-run of Apple’s €13 billion Irish tax dispute

A legal opinion offers support for the European Commission’s crusade against alleged multinational tax-dodging

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EU asks Chinese online sales site for information on fake medicines

The EU’s executive has sent a request for information from the Chinese site as part of its investigatory powers under the Digital Services Act (DSA).

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Apple revamps Mac lineup and pricing with new family of chips

Apple has revamped its Mac lineup and pricing with a new family of chips.

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Big Tech results: Is AI investment fuelling a comeback?

Cloud services are turning tech companies around after last year’s slump. But the same can't be said for Google's parent company Alphabet.

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Google says it will defend generative AI users from copyright claims

The tech giant says it will indemnify users of its generative AIs, but added it will not help people who "intentionally infringe the rights of others".

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Musk calls for AI 'referee' as tech moguls gather for forum

The heads of some of the biggest tech companies, including X, Meta, Microsoft, Alphabet and OpenAI, gathered to discuss AI policy in Washington DC.

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Google spends $10bn a year to maintain its dominance, trial hears

The US' biggest antitrust trial of the last half-century began this week with Google defending itself against accusations that it rigged the market.

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Apple Event 2023: New iPhone 15 and EU-imposed charge ports expected

Amid the anticipated announcement of the new iPhone 15, a big question at the 2023 Apple Event surrounds its charging ports.