EP-152 Ftc Probes Microsoft Cloud Practices ☁️, Musk Vs. Openai Legal Battle ⚖️, Amazon’s Telehealth Expansion 🚀

welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for friday, november 15th! tune in as we explore the top tech stories making headlines today:

• ftc investigates microsoft: the ftc is reportedly probing microsoft's cloud practices over allegations of anticompetitive behavior, particularly focusing on restrictive licensing and exit fees.
• elon musk vs. openai: elon musk's lawsuit has expanded to include microsoft, raising concerns about openai's alignment with nonprofit principles and its close ties with microsoft.
• amazon's telehealth expansion: amazon is set to offer fixed pricing for prime members on treatments for hair loss and erectile dysfunction, potentially challenging competitors like hims & hers.
• japan's semiconductor comeback: japan is investing heavily to revitalize its semiconductor industry, with a strategy led by the state-backed venture rapidus.
• bluesky gains momentum: bluesky is emerging as a competitor to x, formerly twitter, gaining 1.25 million new users in the wake of the u.s. election.

stay tuned for tomorrow's tech updates!