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President Trump says on Truth Social that he will retaliate against the European Union for fines on American tech giants, including Apple, Meta, Amazon, and Google, by imposing substantial tariffs and reversing penalties. He cites the DMA fines and the Ireland tax case and hints at a 301 investigation into EU actions, portraying Europe’s penalties as unfair to U.S. companies.
A Nikkei study finds five US tech giants have hidden debt swollen to about $1.65 trillion over four years, driven by opaque AI investments and surpassing visible liabilities, complicating risk assessment for investors.
At Cannes 2026, AI heavies dominated the festival as studios stayed away, with Hollywood agents quietly courting multi-million deals with OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta; tech giants bankrolled many events, while public criticism from actors was largely muted on the Croisette. Demi Moore urged a cooperative path and Darren Aronofsky expressed optimism for storytelling, though Scarlett Johansson skipped the festival amid prior AI battles, underscoring a shift toward tech collaboration over public backlash.
Iran’s Tasnim News Agency listed Microsoft, Google, Palantir, IBM, Nvidia, and Oracle as potential targets in the widening regional conflict, signaling escalation as US-Israel strikes and Iranian retaliation continue.
Opening statements kick off a landmark LA County trial accusing Meta’s Instagram and Google’s YouTube of deliberately addicting children, backed by internal emails and studies. TikTok and Snap settled, leaving Meta and YouTube to defend themselves as a bellwether case (KGM) could shape thousands of similar suits. The eight‑week trial may influence whether First Amendment or Section 230 defenses apply to platform liability, with Meta and YouTube denying the charges and highlighting safeguards, and CEO Mark Zuckerberg expected to testify. Related cases in New Mexico and Oakland, plus rising global policy action, reflect broad scrutiny of how social media affects young users.
Billionaire hedge fund manager Philippe Laffont has invested about a third of his portfolio in six major AI stocks—Meta, Microsoft, Taiwan Semiconductor, Amazon, Nvidia, and Alphabet—believing they will dominate by 2026 due to ongoing AI infrastructure buildouts and increasing demand for computing power. These stocks are positioned to benefit from the expanding AI industry, making them attractive investments for the future.
Nvidia and Alphabet are competing to become the world's biggest company by 2026, with Nvidia currently leading in market cap but both showing strong growth driven by AI advancements. Market predictions suggest a close race, with both companies having a 35% chance of overtaking the other by the end of 2026, depending on their respective growth performances.
Residents in Michigan oppose a $7bn data center backed by major tech and political figures, citing environmental risks, increased energy costs, and loss of rural character, leading to legal battles and protests against the project.
Tech giants are betting on smart glasses as the next big wearable device, aiming to make them a core part of personal computing with advancements in displays, mixed reality, and AI integration, potentially transforming how we interact with digital content on the go.
The author predicts that by 2026, market dynamics will shift with increased competition among tech giants risking the S&P 500, a rebound in the energy sector due to sentiment and demand, and benefits for housing stocks from government and Fed policies, advising a focus on high-quality energy and housing companies for better risk/reward.
Michael Burry warns of a $176 billion depreciation gap among major tech companies, highlighting significant financial risks in the sector.
The article highlights the ongoing and increasing investments in AI infrastructure by major tech companies like Meta, Alphabet, and Microsoft, which bodes well for Nvidia's growth as it benefits from the surge in demand for its data center GPUs, with expectations of strong sales and revenue growth in 2026 and beyond.
The AI boom continues to grow with major tech companies like Meta, Google, and Microsoft increasing their investments, fueling economic growth and industrial demand, though its impact on employment remains uncertain. The spending is driven by long-term productivity goals rather than immediate job creation, and the overall AI investment trend shows no signs of slowing down.
Tech giants Meta, Alphabet, and Microsoft are significantly increasing their investments in AI, with billions allocated to data centers and chips, driven by the AI boom that has boosted stock prices. While these investments are fueling optimism and outperforming the S&P 500, questions remain about their tangible returns, though recent earnings show strong profits for Microsoft and Alphabet.
The White House revealed a list of 37 donors funding the over $300 million construction of a new ballroom, including major tech companies like Meta, Apple, and Google, defense contractors, and private family donors, with contributions directed through a nonprofit, emphasizing significant private support for the project without taxpayer funding.