The Justice Department's antitrust division is reportedly fractured as Live Nation executives attempt to sidestep a potential monopoly trial by negotiating directly with senior officials. Meanwhile, the AI rivalry between OpenAI and Anthropic heated up during the Super Bowl, and the open communication protocol Matrix is gaining traction in government IT. Additionally, Ferrari unveiled the interior of its upcoming electric vehicle designed by Jony Ive, and no New York companies have admitted to replacing workers with AI in recent filings.
According to The Verge, Live Nation executives have been attempting to bypass the Justice Department's antitrust division, seeking more sympathetic officials to avoid a monopoly trial. Settlement discussions are reportedly underway with pro-business DOJ officials outside of the antitrust division.
The Super Bowl provided a glimpse into the escalating AI rivalry between OpenAI and Anthropic. Fortune reported that Anthropic spent millions on Super Bowl ads, using headlines like "Deception" and "Betrayal," and the tagline "Ads are coming to AI. But not to Claude." These ads were a direct jab at OpenAI's plans to sell ads inside ChatGPT.
In other news, the open communication protocol Matrix is gaining ground in government IT. Hacker News reported that Matrix is quietly becoming the chat layer for governments pursuing digital sovereignty. The protocol handles one-to-one and group messaging, encrypted VoIP calls, and video conferencing.
Ferrari unveiled the interior of its upcoming electric vehicle, designed by Jony Ive, the former chief designer of Apple. Wired reported that the unveiling took place at San Francisco's Transamerica building. Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna stated, "We are entering a new era in Ferrari."
Finally, no New York companies have admitted to replacing workers with AI in filings related to mass layoffs. Wired reported that over 160 companies in New York state have filed notices of mass layoffs since last March, but none attributed workforce cuts to technological innovation or automation. This information comes from a required question on paperwork businesses with 50 or more employees must file with the state.
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