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Tech Trends to Watch: Privacy Moves, AI Assistants & EV Shake-ups
Justin Nam
October 24, 2025
Apple may turn off app-tracking in Europe — and the reason could shake up ad & privacy norms
(Photo: Amanz/Unsplash)
Apple is reportedly considering disabling its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) system in Europe, citing intense lobbying pressures from advertising and regulatory groups. The move, if it happens, could mark a major shift in the balance between user privacy protections and ad-industry revenue streams.
Microsoft’s new “Mico” brings Clippy back — and reveals the next face of AI assistants
(Photo: Microsoft Copilot/YouTube)
Microsoft has introduced “Mico”, a friendly, character-style AI assistant as part of its Copilot fall release. Unlike past assistants, Mico emphasizes emotion, personalization and optional visuals — blending nostalgia with modern AI capability.
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Rivian settles for $250 M in IPO suit — and what it signals for EV companies under pressure
Rivian has agreed to pay $250 million to settle a shareholder class-action over alleged mispricing in its IPO, while facing falling EV demand and upcoming product launches. The settlement underscores mounting scrutiny on EV makers’ growth narratives and timing.
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Until next time,
AI EXPLAINED team