The European Union has accused Meta of violating competition rules by blocking rival AI chatbots from accessing WhatsApp, a move that could lead to interim measures if the tech giant doesn't comply. This action, part of the EU's broader effort to regulate big tech, was revealed in a multi-source report from BBC Technology.
The EU's concern centers on Meta's alleged unfair advantage, stemming from its restriction of competing AI chatbots' access to WhatsApp. The European Commission is demanding immediate changes, emphasizing the urgency of the situation. The BBC report indicated that the Commission is prepared to implement interim measures if Meta fails to comply with the demands.
In related news, the tech world continues to evolve. GitHub, a platform for developers, is constantly updating its tools and features, as highlighted in a Hacker News post. One of the new features is GitHub Copilot Chat, which can refactor code and extract reusable functions. Another Hacker News post reported that GitHub users were experiencing delayed notifications.
Meanwhile, the Linux kernel is also undergoing significant changes. Linux kernel 6.19, the final update in its cycle, was released, improving performance for older AMD GPUs and introducing enhanced HDR support, according to The Verge. The release also previews the upcoming Linux 7.0, hinting at further advancements in the operating system's capabilities and potentially impacting hardware compatibility.
In other tech news, a solo founder building in AI B2B infrastructure is filing provisional patents on core technical approaches to share more openly with early design partners and investors, according to a Hacker News post. The founder is seeking advice on whether these provisional patents meaningfully help in fundraising or partnerships at the early stages of a startup. The founder is trying to calibrate how much time and energy to put into IP versus just shipping user traction at this stage.
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