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OpenAI wants Microsoft to have 33% stake, has internally discussed antitrust complaint
Bay Area Times
June 17, 2025
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1. OpenAI wants Microsoft to have 33% stake, has internally discussed antitrust complaint
OpenAI and Microsoft are reportedly negotiating terms over the startup’s for-profit restructure.
OpenAI said to be looking to modify existing clauses in its contract with Microsoft.
Seeking to exempt a planned $3B Windsurf acquisition.
Renegotiating cloud arrangements.
OpenAI executives are reportedly considering complaining to antitrust regulators about Microsoft’s conduct.
“We have a long-term, productive partnership,” Microsoft and OpenAI said in a joint statement.
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Future Cardia’s implantable heart monitor detects early signs of heart failure before symptoms send loved ones to the ER.
No charging. No forgetting. Just continuous, under-the-skin monitoring, and over 60,000 hours of patient data to back it up.
Backed by Stanford StartX, $15M+ raised, and targeting a $65B+ market.
Invest in Future Cardia today before the deadline passes, and before another moment does.
*Disclaimer: *This product is not yet available for purchase and requires review and clearance before being marketed or sold. This Reg CF offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment.
3. Trump Organization unveils $499 Android phone, Trump Mobile service
Aug.: the T1 Phone will be available in the U.S.
6.78” AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, 50MP rear camera, 5000mAh battery, and a gold color option.
A U.S.-made phone, the Trump Organization has claimed.
Initial batch would come from China to maintain the given price.
Trump Mobile service will work with all 3 major U.S. carriers and rely on resale deals.
$47.45/month: the service’s Core “47 Plan” cost to users.
Virtuix’s Omni One is a full-body VR treadmill that turns Fortnite into a fitness experience, allowing you to walk, run, crouch, jump, and sweat inside your favorite game.
400,000+ users. $18M in sales. Now, even the U.S. Air Force wants in on battle training.
Backed by Mark Cuban. Public investing on StartEngine, starting at just $500.
*Disclaimer: This Reg CF offering is made available through StartEngine Primary LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. In addition, as described in the Offering Circular, the Company retains the right to continue the offering beyond the Termination Date, in its sole discretion.
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