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Microsoft Bing Gains Market Share as Google’s Slightly Declines
Microsoft has reported notable growth in its Bing and Edge platforms, largely attributed to advancements in artificial intelligence, such as Copilot Search, and integrations with Meta AI. ComScore data shows Bing’s U.S. market share rose 2.1%, while StatCounter reported a global rise of 3.4%. In contrast, Google experienced a slight decline: 1.2% (ComScore) and 6.1% (StatCounter). Microsoft credits the gains to innovations in AI search and partnerships powering third-party chatbots. Questions remain, however, about the reliability and sourcing of data in AI tools when major platforms lack direct information. (Read More) (MediaPost Rating)
Spotify to Raise Subscription Prices Globally in September
Spotify will increase the monthly cost of its Premium Individual plan from €10.99 to €11.99 in multiple regions, including South Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and the Asia-Pacific. The company cited continued innovation in features and product offerings as the reason for the hike, which takes effect in September. This move comes amid ongoing efforts by Spotify to achieve consistent profitability across its global operations. (Read More) (Editor & Publisher Rating)
Anthropic Seeks Appeal in Copyright Lawsuit Over Pirated Books
AI company Anthropic is pushing for a federal appeals court to weigh in on whether using pirated books to train its language model, Claude, qualifies as fair use. While Judge William Alsup previously ruled that the use of legally purchased books was protected, he rejected fair use claims regarding pirated content. Anthropic argues that the distinction between authorized and unauthorized sources shouldn’t affect fair use status, especially given conflicting rulings in similar cases, such as one involving Meta. The authors who filed the lawsuit oppose the fast-track appeal, calling it an attempt to sidestep legal procedures. A hearing is set for August 28. (Read More) (MediaPost Rating)
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