UK's CMA on the Microsoft Deal and Big Tech's AI Safeguards
Bloomberg's Caroline Hyde breaks down the latest on Microsoft and Activision as UK regulators reject claims they're bowing to pressure to clear the deal. Plus, Big Tech commits to safeguards for AI at the White House's request.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 Jul 202338min
Netflix and Tesla Give Warnings
Bloomberg's Caroline Hyde breaks down Netflix's earnings results and why its outlook is falling short of estimates. Plus, Elon Musk warns of more blows to Tesla's profitability. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20 Jul 202342min
Microsoft and Activision Deadline Extended, Netflix Earnings Preview
Bloomberg's Caroline Hyde breaks down why Microsoft and Activision extended their deadline for closing the $69 billion dollar deal as they seek approval in the UK. Plus, how the password crackdown and the actor strikes are impacting Netflix's business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19 Jul 202343min
Microsoft-Activision Deal Nears Finish Line, and China Chip Curbs
Bloomberg's Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow break down Microsoft's Activision acquisition getting close to the finish line as a court deadline approaches. Plus, chip CEOs meet with White House officials to push back on new restrictions threatening sales to China.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Jul 202341min
Microsoft's UK Talks and Hollywood's Actors on Strike
Bloomberg's Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow break down how Microsoft is clearing the final hurdle in its $69 billion takeover of Activision in the UK. Plus, a look at the sticking points in the strikes that have shut down Hollywood and the role of AI there. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17 Jul 202339min
The FTC Loses to Microsoft and Hollywood Actors Go on Strike
Bloomberg's Caroline Hyde breaks down how the FTC lost its request to temporarily block Microsoft from acquiring Activision Blizzard. Plus, Hollywood actors join writers in their strike, bringing productions of films to a standstill amid the first simultaneous walkout since 1960. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14 Jul 202340min
Musk Launches xAI and Lina Khan Testifies
Bloomberg's Caroline Hyde breaks down Elon Musk's new competitor to OpenAI: xAI. Plus, FTC Chair Lina Khan appears before a House committee on oversight, and Celsius is sues by three regulatory agencies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13 Jul 202342min
Microsoft's Activision Deal and Meta's Threads
Bloomberg's Caroline Hyde breaks down the latest on Microsoft's $69b deal for Activision as the companies get a new shot at winning over the UK on the acquisition. Plus, how Meta's Threads could add $8 billion dollars in revenue within the next two years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12 Jul 202334min
