Morning Update: Meta fined, Apple sued, and Elon Musk accused - all the latest in AI and tech

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Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.Meta has been fined $839 million by European antitrust enforcers for tying Facebook Marketplace to Facebook itself. Meanwhile, Apple is facing a lawsuit over iCloud prices, with a U.K. consumer group claiming the company has broken British antitrust rules. In the world of AI, Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, has accused Musk of being a significant spreader of misinformation on his social media platform, X. As the social media landscape shifts, users are leaving platforms like Twitter, now called X, due to concerns over Elon Musk's support for Trump and growing nastiness on the site. Cruise, GM's self-driving car unit, has also been hit with a $500,000 fine for misleading investigators about a crash involving a pedestrian. This news comes as tech executives like Mark Zuckerberg and Dan Clancy showcase their musical talents.In other news, the 2025 Fortune Global Forum will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia next December, marking the first-ever gathering in the Middle East. Saudi Arabia has made significant changes such as allowing women to drive and increasing labor force participation. However, concerns about human rights persist. The proposed merger between Capri and Tapestry was blocked by the Federal Trade Commission due to monopoly concerns.Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky prefers text or email communication over one-on-one meetings with employees. On a different note, the FBI raided the home of Polymarket founder Shayne Coplan, raising concerns about the company's future. CEOs are discussing how AI is transforming the workforce and a real estate CEO suggests some young people voted for Trump due to living situations. Nelson Peltz claims he introduced Elon Musk to Donald Trump, while Elon Musk faces criticism from his own AI for spreading misinformation. Additionally, Nasdaq's CEO predicts a decade of tech innovation in finance, and Chipotle faces a lawsuit over portion sizes. Stay tuned for more updates in the world of AI and tech.

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