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US agency calls Apple, Google App Stores 'harmful'

IT World

Apple appears to have been given yet another set of reasons to expand its legal team as the US National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) calls for antitrust action to force Apple and Google to make big changes to their mobile app store business models. What’s the problem?

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US and China take first steps toward regulating generative AI

IT World

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), a branch of the US Department of Commerce, put out a formal public request for input on what policies should shape an AI accountability ecosystem. On Tuesday, the governments of both countries issued announcements related to regulations for AI development.

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5 Interesting Learnings from Twilio at $2 Billion in ARR

SaaStr

Gross margins remain “in the 50s” Yes, Twilio is a service with real telecommunications costs. A reminder that even as you go upmarket, you don’t have to necessarily leave the smaller customers behind, or treat them as second-class citizens. #3. 3,664 employees, or about $550,000 in revenue per employee.

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What You Must to Know When Applying for a Loan at Omaha FCU

SaaS Metrics

Additionally, it has been dubbed as the telecommunications capital of the US. It also houses the most Fortune 500 businesses like Berkshire Hathaway, Peter Kiewit and Sons, Union Pacific, and Mutual of Omaha. Many of its people here are also part of the trade and transportation industries, which offer high salaries.

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A 5G Monologue & The Next Big Thing

SaaS Metrics

Telecommunication technologies have come a long way, especially with the release of the new 5G technology. 5G is the newest mobile technology with a broadband level internet connectivity module, that has the chance to change the internet landscape.

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Who are Asia’s SaaS VCs?

SaaStock

The VC firm invests in a wide variety of sectors, including tech, telecommunications, internet, media, education, healthcare, culture, and community. Its investment focus areas include media and tech, telecommunications, financial services, transport, life sciences and more. It focuses on disruptive tech businesses. Founded: 1999.

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Tech philosopher Alex Wolf on designing harmonious technology

Intercom, Inc.

It taught me about just how swiftly technology can change economics, media and telecommunications. You know, one of the beautiful things about the internet is that we can have a live conversation, and it has telecommunication properties that allow two parties or more to be present at the same time and create that feeling of presence.