Top tech news for today

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12/1/20241 min read

Here are some of the top tech news stories for today:

  • Elon Musk seeks injunction against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging anti-competitive behavior: Elon Musk, who co-founded OpenAI, is now suing the company and Microsoft, alleging that they have engaged in anti-competitive behavior.

  • Meta wants to build a $10 billion subsea cable around the world: Meta is planning to build a new subsea cable that will connect North America, South America, and Europe.

  • WhatsApp will soon let users scan QR codes to join channels: WhatsApp is adding a new feature that will allow users to join groups and channels by scanning a QR code.

  • Australia becomes the first country to ban social media for under 16s: Australia has passed a new law that will ban social media use for children under the age of 16.

  • Amazon Black Friday sale sparks global strikes over worker rights and Palestinian solidarity: Amazon workers around the world are striking during the company's Black Friday sale to protest working conditions and support the Palestinian cause.