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Tim O’Reilly urges open-source AI to create more value than it captures

The publisher and tech pioneer argues that open-source AI should be designed to enable broad participation rather than lock users into proprietary systems. His measure of success remains creating more value than one captures.

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US AI labs slash prices as cheaper Chinese models gain ground

The price war has been sparked by rising AI bills that are pushing companies to curb usage and seek more affordable alternatives.

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Apple proposes new App Store commission rates in ongoing Epic Games legal battle.

Apple has proposed new App Store commission rates in a filing to the U.S. District Court of Northern California, as part of its ongoing legal dispute with Epic Games.

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Australia’s home battery subsidy program cuts power prices nearly in half with over 500,000 installations

More than 500,000 home batteries have been installed under Australia’s subsidy program, which was launched in July 2025 to reduce wasted solar energy. The program has helped slash wholesale power prices by roughly 47 percent, according to officials.

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Tech giants' shift to natural gas for AI data centers may backfire, report warns

A new research report suggests that major technology companies investing heavily in natural gas to power their artificial intelligence data centers could face significant financial consequences.

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