Startups

Competition under threat as cloud giants selectively invest in startups, watchdog says

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In a recent address at the 72nd Antitrust Law Spring Meeting in Washington DC, UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) CEO Sarah Cardell delved into the potential impact of the current AI landscape on competition and consumer protection. Emphasizing AI’s transformative benefits, Cardell implied that tech giants like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft have been selectively … Read more

Amazon really wants startups to use AI models including Anthropic – and it’s giving away free credits to all

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Amazon Web Services (AWS) has unveiled new plans to support AI startups, particularly those partnered with Y Combinator, by setting aside $500,000 in credits per startup for Amazon Bedrock. Previously, AWS provided startups partnered with Activate Provider with $100,000 in free credits; however, the cloud giant’s latest initiative increases this fivefold for the more recent … Read more