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As demands for accountability intensify, major tech companies like Meta Platforms Inc., Apple Inc., and Microsoft Corp. are stepping up their transparency regarding the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. [...]

The article explains that although Apple's transition to ARM-based chips in their Macs resulted in the discontinuation of the Boot Camp utility, it is still possible to run Windows applications on macOS. Microsoft has been working on bringing Windows to the ARM platform, and their latest releases support running Windows on Apple Silicon Macs. Users can either purchase an ARM edition of Windows 11 or download the latest Insider Preview release for free. However, running Windows on a virtual machine may result in a performance penalty and limited access to Mac's resources. The article provides instructions on how to download the Windows installer files and set up a virtual machine using third-party tools like Parallels, UTM, Oracle VirtualBox, or VMware Fusion Player. It also mentions that Windows Insider builds come with no guarantee of stability or support. Overall, the article suggests that running Windows on a Mac is suitable for occasional use but may not provide the same experience as using a real Intel PC. The future of Windows on ARM looks promising with the introduction of new ARM processors from Qualcomm, AMD, and Nvidia, which could lead to more ARM-based PCs and laptops in the market. [Extracted from the article]

GIVEN APPLE'S GARGANTUAN profits and global reach, it's easy to forget that it started life as two people in a garage. Much of the tech wizardry back then was down [...]

Given Apple's gargantuan profits and global reach, it's easy to forget it started life as two people in a garage. Much of the tech wizardry back then was down to [...]

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The article focuses on how various stocks will perform during the economic recovery of 2021. Topics include how the five Big Tech companies, Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, and Google (FAAMG), have performed during the COVID-19 pandemic, a comparison of how the Standard & Poor (S&P) 500 performed, and a prediction on energy and infrastructure stocks.

The article presents several charts ranking the world's most admired companies, including Apple, Amazon, and Berkshire Hathaway overall, Netflix, Nike, and Apple for top innovation, Microsoft, BlackRock, and Walt Disney for quality of management, and the most underrated chief executive officers, Satya Nadella, Jeff Bezos, and Mary Barra.

The S&P 500 experienced a decline in megacap technology stocks, which extended to small caps and financial shares due to signs of economic weakness outweighing optimism over rate cuts. Giants like Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon saw a sell-off, while smaller firms in the Russell 2000 dropped after reaching their most-overbought level since 2017. The retreat from megacap stocks is due to the belief that the central bank will ease back on inflation control, prompting investors to put money into industrial and staples firms. The S&P 500 fell to around 5,560, and Treasury 10-year yields advanced. [Extracted from the article]

Microsoft has given up its observer position on the board of OpenAI, and Apple has decided not to take up its own similar seat, according to sources. OpenAI will instead provide regular briefings to investors and major partners. This move comes as antitrust authorities in the US and UK are investigating the Microsoft-OpenAI partnership, concerned about potential competition issues in the AI market. Microsoft stated that the position on the board was no longer necessary. [Extracted from the article]

According to Steve Eisman, a senior portfolio manager at Neuberger Berman Group, the strength of US megacap technology shares will continue for years as artificial intelligence becomes more accessible to consumers through electronic devices. Eisman believes that the demand for new AI apps on cellphones and personal computers will drive the "biggest refresh cycle in history" as people upgrade their gadgets. He recommends owning large-cap tech stocks like Apple, Nvidia, Microsoft, and Oracle, as they are expected to benefit from this trend. Eisman, known for his successful "Big Short" bet against subprime mortgages, also predicts that Donald Trump will win the November election. He does not see a fundamental case for massively shorting stocks, despite a slowdown in the US economy. Eisman also comments on Tesla, stating that it is difficult to short the company due to the market's focus on its robotaxi and AI ambitions. [Extracted from the article]

Microsoft and Apple have decided not to take board roles at OpenAI, citing growing regulatory scrutiny of Big Tech's influence over artificial intelligence. Microsoft, which invested $13 billion in OpenAI, will withdraw from its observer role on the board, while Apple will not have board observers after Microsoft's departure. Regulators in the US and Europe have expressed concerns about Microsoft's sway over OpenAI, and the board resignation is unlikely to resolve the US Federal Trade Commission's concerns. This move comes as Microsoft faces broader scrutiny over its alleged dominance of artificial intelligence, with regulators investigating its partnerships with AI startups. [Extracted from the article]

Microsoft and Apple have decided not to be observers on OpenAI's board, a move that reflects increasing scrutiny from antitrust regulators regarding Big Tech's influence over artificial intelligence. Microsoft, which has invested $13 billion in OpenAI, sent a letter to the startup announcing its withdrawal from the board. Apple was expected to take up a similar role, but OpenAI has stated that it will have no board observers after Microsoft's departure. This decision comes as European regulators plan to survey Microsoft's rivals about OpenAI's exclusive use of its technology, and the US opens a separate antitrust investigation into Microsoft's alleged dominance in the field. [Extracted from the article]

May 19 -- Apple Inc has decided to limit use of ChatGPT and several other external artificial intelligence tools for its employees as Apple develops similar technology, according to Wall [...]