German Court Orders Google to Pay €572M for Antitrust Violations

  1. OpenAI has launched OpenAI for Ireland, a partnership with the Irish Government, Dogpatch Labs, and Patch. The initiative aims to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), founders, and young builders use AI to innovate, boost productivity, and build the next generation of Irish tech startups. (Source: OpenAI Blog) Original
  2. OpenAI is exploring mechanistic interpretability to understand how neural networks reason. Their new sparse model approach could make AI systems more transparent and support safer, more reliable behavior. This research aims to provide deeper insights into the functioning of neural networks. (Source: OpenAI Blog) Original
  3. GPT-5.1 is now available in the API, offering faster adaptive reasoning, extended prompt caching, and improved coding performance. New features include apply_patch and shell tools, enhancing the capabilities for developers. (Source: OpenAI Blog) Original
  4. A German court has ruled that Google must pay €572 million ($665.6 million) in damages for violating antitrust rules in the price comparison sector. The ruling follows a finding that Google abused its dominant market position, affecting two German price comparison companies. (Source: TechCrunch) Original
  5. WhatsApp is set to launch third-party chat integration in Europe soon. Users who opt in will be able to share messages, images, voice messages, videos, and files across integrated platforms. (Source: TechCrunch) Original
  6. Pine Labs, backed by PayPal and Mastercard, had a successful market debut, gaining 14% on its $440 million India IPO. Despite a valuation trim, the company received a warm welcome from investors. (Source: TechCrunch) Original
  7. A fabric shaver, a tool for removing pilling from clothing, is recommended, with a favorite option available for only $13 during Black Friday sales. The product is praised for its effectiveness in maintaining the appearance of well-loved garments. (Source: Engadget) Original
  8. Early Black Friday deals on Apple products include a four-pack of AirTags for $65. These deals are rare throughout the year, making sale events like Black Friday the best time to find discounts on Apple items. (Source: Engadget) Original