Google wants judge, not jury, to decide upcoming antitrust case
To bolster its case, the tech giant wrote a multimillion-dollar check to the U.S. government that it says renders moot the government’s best argument for demanding a jury trial.
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BCforward CEO Justin Christian to acquire NYC-area firm in $29M deal
Christian has set up a new special purpose entity that will purchase all of tech staffing firm TSR Inc.’s outstanding stock for $13.40 per share.
Billionaire says he’s putting together consortium to buy TikTok
If a sale occurs, the former owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers said he would plan to restructure TikTok and migrate the platform to an open-source protocol that allows for more transparency.
Elevate Ventures moving HQ to prominent downtown building
Elevate Ventures, which occupies a 6,000-square-foot office on the north side of Indianapolis, will relocate to a much larger space at 1 Virginia Ave. within the next few months.
Senators urge $32B in emergency spending on AI after finishing yearlong review
A bipartisan group of four senators led by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and including Sen. Todd Young (R-Indiana) is recommending that Congress spend at least $32 billion over the next three years to develop artificial intelligence and place safeguards around it,
Google unleashes retooled search engine infused with AI options
The search engine will frequently favor responses crafted by artificial intelligence over website links, a shift promising to quicken the quest for information while also potentially disrupting the flow of money-making internet traffic.
Biden hiking tariffs on Chinese EVs, solar cells, steel, aluminum
Officials say the tariffs will help thwart China’s efforts to dominate the market for emerging technologies in ways that pose risks to U.S. national security and economic stability.
Ordered back to the office, top tech talent left instead, study finds
Return-to-office mandates at some of the most powerful tech companies were followed by a spike in departures among the most senior, tough-to-replace talent, according to a new case.
Sports Tech HQ initiative lands $4.5M in state funding
The goal of Sports Tech HQ is to build Indiana’s sports technology sector, in part by luring startups here and helping them connect with the state’s existing sports ecosystem.
Small, solo law firms grapple with data security, costs
One of the big challenges with data security is keeping in compliance with the Indiana Rules of Professional Conduct, which deal with confidentiality of information in the attorney-client relationship.
Corvette will be the first hybrid pace car in Indy 500 history
The 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 3LZ coupe, the 21st Corvette pace car at the Indy 500, uses naturally aspirated V-8 power and electric power.
TikTok sues U.S. to block law that could ban the social media platform
The popular social video company alleges the law, which President Joe Biden signed as part of a larger $95 billion foreign aid package, is “obviously unconstitutional.”
Indianapolis-based Paxafe secures $9M investment
Paxafe’s software helps customers identify and avoid potential logistical disruptions in shipments of temperature-sensitive products such as pharmaceuticals and foods.
Eleven Fifty Academy putting AI at core of revamped curriculum
More than a year after its acquisition by Marion-based Indiana Wesleyan University, Indianapolis-based Eleven Fifty Academy is rolling out big, future-focused changes.
Indy Autonomous Challenge set to return to IMS with other high-tech programs
The competition between self-driving race cars, featuring 10 university teams from around the world, also will include chances for spectators to interact with drones, robots, augmented and virtual reality and generative artificial intelligence.
Judge in landmark antitrust case grills Google during closing arguments
The judge overseeing a pivotal antitrust trial focused on whether Google is stifling competition and innovation repeatedly indicated Thursday that he believes it would be difficult for a formidable rival search engine to emerge.
Apple, Google and Venmo fight new U.S. plan to monitor payment apps
The U.S. government is weighing whether to treat Apple, Google and PayPal-owned Venmo more like banks—and regularly inspect some of their operations.
New ed-tech accelerator announces its first four participants
The program, a joint effort between Butler University, Indianapolis-based TechPoint and Wisconsin-based gener8tor, offers $100,000 investments to each of the participating companies.
Tractor-trailers with no one aboard? The future is near for self-driving trucks.
The autonomous semi companies say they can help address a truck driver shortage, estimated by the industry to amount to 64,000 drivers.
Authenticx, Tenon Software among 2024 Mira Awards winners
TechPoint named its 2024 Mira Awards winners Friday night. The program, which honors achievements in Indiana’s tech sector, recognized 18 winners, including nine from the Indianapolis area.