Wed. 01/15 – SEC Sues Elon Musk

Jan 15, 2025 16m

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The SEC is suing Elon Musk. Big AI insertions in Microsoft Copilot, Google Workspace and even LinkedIn. How TikTok plans to handle the immediate aftermath of a shutdown. Another new Instagram alternative. And have your AirPods been misbehaving? Here’s what Apple did without telling anyone.

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Musk Accused by SEC of Cheating Twitter Investors Out of Millions (Bloomberg)
Microsoft relaunches Copilot for business with free AI chat and pay-as-you-go agents (The Verge)
Google Workspace business users getting full Gemini experience, price increasing (9to5Google)
LinkedIn adds free AI tools for job hunters and recruiters (TechCrunch)
TikTok Prepares for Immediate Shut-Off in the U.S. on Sunday (The Information)
Decentralized Instagram alternative Pixelfed launches mobile apps (TechCrunch)
Apple starts pushing AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 owners into Transparency or Noise Cancellation modes repeatedly, without an easy opt out (Key Discussions)

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SEC Lawsuit Against Elon Musk

In a surprising turn of events, the SEC has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk, accusing him of failing to disclose his major Twitter share purchases in a timely manner during his 2022 takeover. The lawsuit claims that Musk's actions allowed him to purchase shares at lower prices, causing substantial economic harm to investors. Musk's lawyer refuted the allegations, suggesting the SEC's actions indicate a lack of actual case against Musk.

AI Integration in Major Platforms

Big tech players are pushing the integration of AI into their existing services. Microsoft has relaunch its Copilot for businesses, offering a rebranded AI chat and pay-as-you-go agents. Google is countering by making its AI features available for free in Google Workspace, while also increasing pricing on its plans. LinkedIn has thrown its hat into the ring by introducing free AI tools to aid job seekers and smaller businesses.

TikTok's Impending Shutdown

With the upcoming ban on TikTok set for January 19th, 2025, the app plans to switch off its services proactively, guiding users to a website with information about the ban. Despite the ban, users are already moving towards RedNote, a new Chinese social media app, showcasing their reluctance to return to apps like Instagram, fueled by feelings of nationalistic defiance.

Decentralized Alternatives to Mainstream Social Media

Amid the looming TikTok ban, decentralized platforms like PixelFed are gaining traction. PixelFed, an open-source Instagram alternative, has launched mobile apps and is attracting users interested in privacy and ad-free experiences. Its federated nature allows for a social media experience without the constraints of companies like Meta.

AirPods Misbehaving

Listeners have noticed peculiar behavior in their AirPods, particularly with forced transitions to transparency mode and loud sound reduction features. Users expressed frustration about the lack of communication from Apple regarding these features, leading to confusion and unnecessary troubleshooting efforts.