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According to press reports relayed by TechCrunch, Instacart is exploring its options and reportedly discussed a takeover with DoorDash and Uber. The talks remain preliminary and may not lead to any sale.
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Helen Chiang is leaving Microsoft on October 23, according to an internal memo seen by The Verge. She was promoted to Xbox chief operating officer in July, and her responsibilities are being temporarily divided among other executives. Microsoft does not specify the circumstances of her departure.
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According to Bloomberg, cited by The Verge, SpaceX is negotiating with Crown Castle for access to US cell sites. The project would combine terrestrial infrastructure with direct-to-phone satellites, but no completed agreement has been established.
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Spotify confirms it uses QR code verification to identify Family subscription members who do not live together. Management describes a process that will continue to evolve. The Verge also reports a restriction on access to other plans if verification is missed.
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Etsy announces stricter requirements for photos and guides offered on its platform. AI-generated works remain permitted with disclosure, while listings created by bots are prohibited.
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According to The Verge, OpenAI, Anthropic and Nvidia each reached a quarterly record for lobbying spending between July and September. Disclosed issues range from model safety to exports and data center energy costs.
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A survey commissioned by Origina attributes an average of 28% of the surveyed companies’ software budgets to unwanted changes. Covered by Ars Technica, these findings describe the perceptions of large US and UK companies, with the sponsor’s commercial interest needing to be taken into account.
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Meta says it is preparing a class of nonvoting shares that could be used, among other things, to raise capital and compensate employees. According to statements reported by TechCrunch, the arrangement is intended to expand its financing options while preserving existing voting rights.
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A report covered by The Verge describes an increasing share of fossil fuels in US power projects. Data centers contribute to demand, alongside factories and electric vehicles. These projects, however, do not represent capacity that has already been built.
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