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@newsgroup@social.vir.group · 2d ago
Google has announced plans to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic, the developer of Claude AI. The previous record was $13 billion from Microsoft into OpenAI. Amazon had already given Anthropic $4 billion. Three tech giants are now financially tied to the three leaders of the frontier AI race. Independent players at this level have effectively disappeared. Computing power is controlled by the same cloud providers. Training data flows from platforms owned by the same corporations. Talent is recruited by whoever has the deepest pockets. This is not competition. This is structural monopoly. Anthropic markets itself as a safety-first AI lab with Constitutional AI. The question remains: who writes the constitution? A private company now dependent on Google and Amazon. Corporate oversight of "safe AI" is not neutral academic process. It is the definition of allowable knowledge through the lens of business interests. When you talk to Claude, ChatGPT, or Gemini, your conversations are stored on corporate servers. Official reason: improving models. Default setting: data collection. You can opt out if you find the buried setting. Most users never will. The alternative is not utopian. Open models like Meta LLaMA 4 and Mistral AI can run locally on your own hardware. Ollama and LM Studio provide one-command installation. Local AI means no data collection. No corporate control. No surveillance. Frontier models are more capable. But for most daily tasks, open models are sufficient. The question is not technical. It is structural. And the window for keeping AI as a public good rather than a corporate asset is closing. https://newsgroup.site/google-40-billion-anthropic-ai-monopoly-open-source/ #AI #Monopoly #Google #Anthropic #OpenAI #Microsoft #Amazon #OpenSource #Privacy #LocalAI
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@mongabay@mastodon.green · 2d ago
As gold prices soar, so does illegal mining in the Amazon. A new AI tool from Amazon Mining Watch is now tracking these "mining scars" across nine countries to provide an early-warning system for authorities to tackle this soaring-price-driven crisis. Constance Malleret reports for #Mongabay. https://mongabay.cc/0iqYhP #News #Gold #Amazon
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@Dragofix@veganism.social · 2d ago
Vaupés River contamination identified near rapidly expanding Amazonian town https://news.mongabay.com/2026/04/vaupes-river-contamination-identified-near-rapidly-expanding-amazonian-town/ #Amazon #Vaupés #environment #river
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@Dragofix@veganism.social · 2d ago
Global appetite for beef is driving Amazon deforestation, new study finds https://phys.org/news/2026-04-global-appetite-beef-amazon-deforestation.html #Amazon #environment #forest #deforestation #beef #AnimalRights #GoVegan
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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · 2d ago
US Top News and Analysis | Cramer's week ahead: Record highs meet a pivotal week for tech earnings AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. Jim Cramer warned that the market has become a “beast” driven by a powerful rally in data‑center and AI‑related stocks, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closing at record highs on gains from chipmaker Intel and other AI infrastructure players. He said the packed slate of tech earnings next week will be the most important of the quarter, testing whether the surge is sustainable or over‑hyped. Cramer highlighted upcoming reports—Verizon, Nucor, Corning, Robinhood, Bloom Energy, Starbucks, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Alphabet, Eli Lilly, Apple, Sandisk, Western Digital, Chevron and Exxon—pointing out specific catalysts such as data‑center demand, fiber‑optic growth, fuel‑cell technology, and memory shortages. He urged investors to listen to conference calls rather than headlines, noting his charitable trust holds shares in many of the discussed companies. Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/24/cramers-week-ahead-record-highs-meet-a-pivotal-week-for-tech-earnings.html #JimCramer #Amazon #Microsoft #AndyJassy #TimCook AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information.
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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · 2d ago
US Top News and Analysis | Amazon custom chips get a boost from Meta, giving the cloud giant another path to win in AI AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. Amazon’s shares jumped nearly 3 percent after Meta announced a multi‑year deal to run its AI workloads on Amazon Web Services’ Graviton CPUs, making Meta a top‑five Graviton customer and underscoring AWS’s growing role in AI infrastructure. The partnership highlights Amazon’s broader chip strategy—offering cost‑efficient Graviton processors for “always‑on” reasoning tasks and Trainium accelerators for AI model training—as a complement to Nvidia’s GPUs and a way for cloud customers like Meta to lower compute expenses. Jim Cramer praised the move, noting that Amazon’s chip revenue now exceeds $20 billion and is growing at triple‑digit rates, and he maintains a bullish outlook on both Amazon and Meta ahead of their upcoming earnings reports. Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/24/amazon-custom-chips-get-a-boost-from-meta-giving-the-cloud-giant-another-path-to-win-in-ai.html #Amazon #Meta #AWS #Graviton #JimCramer AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information.
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@kuow_bot@mastodon.gruezi.net · 5d ago
Seattle Independent Bookstore Day is on April 25, kicking off 10 days dedicated to filling your shelves with books from local booksellers, like Estrelita's Library and the 33 participating stores in the Seattle area alone. https://www.kuow.org/stories/seattle-independent-bookstore-day-2026-amazon-can-never-be-us #KUOW #News #Books #Amazon #Literature #Seattle #Business #Economy #Books
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@AnnaAnthro@mastodon.social · 6d ago
Emails show #Amazon colluding with other firms to raise prices, #California authorities allege https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2026/apr/20/amazon-sellers-price-raises-california
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@Dragofix@veganism.social · 6d ago
A red flower found nowhere else loses ground as mining expands in Brazil’s Amazon https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2026/04/a-red-flower-found-nowhere-else-loses-ground-as-mining-expands-in-brazils-amazon/ #Brazil #Amazon #environment #flower #mining
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@fuzzyface@mastodonapp.uk · Apr 14, 2026
I see that IMDB is now in bed with Amazon. No idea when or why that happened but I'm deleting my #IMDB account now. #amazon
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@ItalianNews@mastodon.ozioso.online · Apr 13, 2026
Punto Informatico: Conto corrente con Banca Mediolanum: zero spese e 100€ in regalo su Amazon SelfyConto di Banca Mediolanum è la soluzione giusta per un conto a zero spese: per i nuovi clienti c'è un Buono Amazon da 100 euro in regalo. The post Conto corrente con Banca Mediolanum: zero spese e 100€ in regalo su Amazon appeared first on Punto Informatico. Current account with Banca Mediolanum: zero fees and €100 gift on Amazon SelfyConto by Banca Mediolanum is the right solution for a zero-fee account: for new customers, there is a €100 Amazon gift card included. The post Current account with Banca Mediolanum: zero fees and €100 in gift cards on Amazon appeared first on Punto Informatico. #BancaMediolanum #AmazonSelfyConto #Amazon #first #PuntoInformatico https://www.punto-informatico.it/fintech/conti/conto-corrente-con-banca-mediolanum-zero-spese-e-100e-in-regalo-su-amazon/
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@Natasha_Jay@tech.lgbt · Apr 12, 2026
On jailbreaking a forced-obscelescent Kindle ... "When my wife's beloved Kindle DX was bricked by obsolescence through no fault of her own, it gave me a frisson of excitement and anticipation to take on Darth Bezos and break open the Kindle so she could once again read her favorite books on one of the largest-format Kindle devices ever made." Bonus points for "Darth Bezos" 😁 https://www.zdnet.com/article/your-kindles-not-obsolete-it-needs-a-jailbreak-ill-show-you-how-its-done/ #Amazon #Kindle #Jailbreak #Tech
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@ItalianNews@mastodon.ozioso.online · Apr 12, 2026
Punto Informatico: Logitech Zone Vibe 100: cuffie wireless con microfono al minimo storico Approfitta del minimo storico su Amazon per portarti a casa le mitiche cuffie wireless con microfono Logitech Zone Vibe 100 al 53% in meno. The post Logitech Zone Vibe 100: cuffie wireless con microfono al minimo storico appeared first on Punto Informatico. Logitech Zone Vibe 100: wireless headphones with microphone at the lowest price. Take advantage of the historic minimum price on Amazon to bring home the legendary wireless headphones with microphone Logitech Zone Vibe 100 at 53% less. The post Logitech Zone Vibe 100: wireless headphones with microphone at historic minimum appeared first on Punto Informatico. #LogitechZoneVibe #Amazon #first #PuntoInformatico https://www.punto-informatico.it/logitech-zone-vibe-100-cuffie-wireless-con-microfono-minimo-storico/
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@ItalianNews@mastodon.ozioso.online · Apr 10, 2026
Sicilianews24.it: Nuova legge mineraria del Venezuela: critici avvertono su rischi per l’Amazzonia. Aggiornamento delle Normative Minerarie in Venezuela Il Venezuela ha introdotto una nuova legge per aggiornare le sue normative minerarie. L’obiettivo principale è attrarre investimenti internazionali in minerali preziosi come oro, argento e coltan. Tuttavia, diverse organizzazioni ambientaliste e per i diritti umani esprimono preoccupazione, sostenendo che le nuove disposizioni non sono sufficienti a preservare l’ambiente e a proteggere i diritti delle comunità locali. Impatti Ambientali e Diritti Umani Sebbene la legge preveda alcune protezioni ambientali, i critici affermano che queste misure sono inadeguate per fermare il disboscamento e le violazioni dei diritti umani già presenti nella regione amazzonica del Venezuela. In particolare, un gruppo di 15 enti di advocacy ha denunciato l’iniziativa, definendola una forma di greenwashing. Secondo loro, la legge non è un vero strumento di trasparenza, ma un modo per legittimare il saccheggio sistematico dell’Amazzonia. L'articolo Nuova legge mineraria del Venezuela: critici avvertono su rischi per l’Amazzonia. sembra essere il primo su Sicilianews24.it. New mining law in Venezuela: critics warn of risks for the Amazon. Update on Mining Regulations in Venezuela Venezuela has introduced a new law to update its mining regulations. The main objective is to attract international investment in precious minerals such as gold, silver, and coltan. However, several environmental and human rights organizations express concern, arguing that the new provisions are not sufficient to preserve the environment and protect the rights of local communities. Environmental and Human Rights Impacts Although the law provides for some environmental protections, critics say that these measures are inadequate to stop deforestation and human rights violations already present in the Venezuelan Amazon region. In particular, a group of 15 advocacy organizations has denounced the initiative, calling it a form of greenwashing. According to them, the law is not a genuine tool for transparency, but a way to legitimize the systematic looting of the Amazon. The article Venezuelan New Mining Law: Critics Warn of Risks for the Amazon seems to be first on Sicilianews24.it. #Venezuela #Amazon #Venezuelan #first https://www.sicilianews24.it/nuova-legge-mineraria-del-venezuela-critici-avvertono-su-rischi-per-lamazzonia-825510.html
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@ItalianNews@mastodon.ozioso.online · Apr 07, 2026
Il Tempo: Comunicato Stampa: Max Sardella lancia il Bestseller “Bomber Di Like” Milano, 07.04.2026 – Per un calciatore affermato, il momento del ritiro è sempre qualcosa di duro sotto tanti punti di vista, anche lato popolarità. Motivo per il quale, se non si impara a gestire la comunicazione in maniera efficace al top della carriera, si rischia di venire dimenticati. Per tutti coloro che desiderano trasformare la propria fama costruita nel corso di un'intera carriera in un brand indistruttibile nel tempo, esce oggi il libro di “Il mio libro condivide un percorso che ho sviluppato in tanti anni di lavoro nel calcio e nella comunicazione digitale” afferma Come precisa lo stesso autore, l'idea di scrivere questo libro nasce dall'obiettivo di aiutare calciatori e calciatrici a dare più valore alla loro carriera e alla loro immagine. Perché quando si mette nero su bianco un programma e un'esperienza, ecco che il valore diventa concreto e condivisibile. “Come spiega “Ho deciso di affidarmi a Il libro è disponibile su Amazon a questo indirizzo: La responsabilità editoriale e i contenuti di cui al presente comunicato stampa sono a cura di Bruno Editore Press Release: Max Sardella launches the Bestseller “Bomber Di Like” Milan, 07.04.2026 – For a seasoned footballer, the time of training camp is always something difficult from many points of view, even in terms of popularity. That’s why, if you don’t learn to manage communication effectively at the peak of your career, you risk being forgotten. For all those who want to transform their fame built over an entire career into an indestructible brand over time, the book by “My book shares a path that I have developed in many years of work in football and digital communication” states As the author himself clarifies, the idea of writing this book was born from the goal of helping footballers and women footballers to give more value to their career and their image. Because when you put a program and an experience in black and white, then the value becomes concrete and shareable. “As explains “I decided to rely on The book is available on Amazon at this address: #MaxSardella #Milan #07042026 #Amazon https://www.iltempo.it/press-release/2026/04/07/news/comunicato-stampa-max-sardella-lancia-il-bestseller-bomber-di-like--47169225/
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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · Apr 06, 2026
Yahoo Finance | Jeff Bezos Delayed Launching Amazon Because He Realized He'd Probably 'Know Nothing' By The Time He Turned 70: Here's What He Did Instead Before building one of the world's most valuable companies, Jeff Bezos chose patience over impulse—delaying entrepreneurship to better understand business and the world. After graduating from Princeton in 1986, Bezos briefly considered launching a startup with friends. But he ultimately stepped back, believing he lacked the experience needed to succeed. Speaking at the Academy of Achievement in 2016, Bezos said he decided it would be "smarter to wait and learn a little bit more about business and the way the world works." Bezos believed that young people often overestimate their understanding. "It's very hard to believe when you're 22 or 23 years old that you don't already know everything," he said. He added that he could only imagine that by the time he turned 70, he would realize he knew nothing—a perspective that pushed him to prioritize learning over rushing into entrepreneurship. This mindset of humility and continuous learning became a cornerstone of his approach to business and innovation. Instead of founding a company right away, Bezos joined a New York startup focused on financial networks and later worked at firms including Bankers Trust. He spent years working at the intersection of computing and finance, eventually entering the world of quantitative trading, where algorithms executed stock trades. While working on Wall Street, Bezos discovered that internet usage was growing at an astonishing rate—about 2,300% annually. That insight led him to launch Amazon in 1994 as an online bookstore. Amazon went public in 1997 at $18 per share and has since grown into a company with a market capitalization of over $2 trillion. Bezos stepped down as CEO in 2021 and currently has a net worth of $232 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaire Index. Read more: https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/jeff-bezos-delayed-launching-amazon-123108731.html #jeffbezos #amazon #princeton #wallstreet #onlinebookstore
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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · Apr 03, 2026
Times of India | ₹55 pack sold for ₹60 on quick commerce? Viral post highlights MRP vs selling price mismatch: Why you should check before ordering Quick commerce apps like Blinkit are facing scrutiny after a viral video revealed a protein bar sold above its printed MRP. This incident, along with other user complaints about product discrepancies and missing refunds on platforms like Amazon and Flipkart, raises concerns about hidden costs beyond convenience. Consumers are urged to verify prices and product details. Read more: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/etimes/trending/55-pack-sold-for-60-on-quick-commerce-viral-post-highlights-mrp-vs-selling-price-mismatch-why-you-should-check-before-ordering/articleshow/129998330.cms #blinkit #amazon #mrp #quickcommerce #productdiscrepancies
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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · Apr 02, 2026
All Content from Business Insider | Former Amazon VP shares the brutal reality about promotions: Pushy people win by Lauren Edmonds Ethan Evans is a former Amazon VP.picture alliance/dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images Ethan Evans, a former Amazon VP, discussed the "harsh truth" of reorganizing companies.Evans said "pushy" people get further ahead in the office."You can end up behind just because you're such a nice guy," Evans said.When it comes to getting ahead in the office, a retired Amazon vice president has some words of wisdom: Closed mouths don't get fed. "There is some truth to the old saying, 'the squeaky wheel gets the grease,'" Ethan Evans told "The Peterman Pod" in an episode released on Tuesday. "This is another harsh truth people don't like." Read the original article on Business Insider Read more: https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-ethan-evans-layoffs-reorg-advice-2026-4 #amazon #career-advancement #promotions #strategy #workplace
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@ItalianNews@mastodon.ozioso.online · Apr 01, 2026
Punto Informatico: Tutte le porte che vuoi con questa Docking Station 10 in 1 a un prezzaccio Se devi aumentare le porte sul tuo computer avvaliti dello sconto del 40% su Amazon per avere questa Docking Station 10 in 1 spettacolare. The post Tutte le porte che vuoi con questa Docking Station 10 in 1 a un prezzaccio appeared first on Punto Informatico. All the doors you want with this 10-in-1 Docking Station at a great price. If you need to increase the ports on your computer, take advantage of the 40% discount on Amazon to get this spectacular 10-in-1 Docking Station. The post All the ports you want with this 10-in-1 Docking Station at a bargain price appeared first on Punto Informatico. #Amazon #first #PuntoInformatico https://www.punto-informatico.it/tutte-porte-che-vuoi-con-questa-docking-station-10-1-prezzaccio/
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@ItalianNews@mastodon.ozioso.online · Apr 01, 2026
Punto Informatico: Auricolari wireless Nothing Ear (open) al minimo storico su Amazon Gli auricolari wireless Nothing Ear (open) sono in offerta su Amazon al minimo storico e pagabili in comode rate, una grande promozione. The post Auricolari wireless Nothing Ear (open) al minimo storico su Amazon appeared first on Punto Informatico. Nothing Ear (open) wireless earbuds at a historic low on Amazon. The wireless Nothing Ear (open) earbuds are on sale on Amazon at a historic low and payable in convenient installments, a great promotion. #Amazon https://www.punto-informatico.it/auricolari-wireless-nothing-ear-open-minimo-storico-amazon/
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