💥The first crack in Nvidia’s iron grip

Earlier this week, news broke that Meta is exploring a multi-billion-dollar deal to use Google’s TPUs for its data centers from 2027. It’s the clearest sign yet that the biggest AI companies are no longer comfortable relying on Nvidia, and the announcement alone dragged Nvidia’s shares down by 2% while boosting Alphabet's by 4%. If Meta follows through, it opens the door for other giants to diversify too, which could shift the balance of power in AI chips much faster than anyone expects.

🛍️ As scammers target Black Friday deals, Amazon is warning shoppers to be wary

Black Friday may be a shopping holiday in the US, but Amazon’s latest warning shows how quickly the chaos spills across borders. For emerging markets, it signals the start of another season where scammers rewrite their playbook and mobile shoppers in places like Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America often become the first targets.

📀 Warner's lawsuit settlement with Suno could rewrite AI rules for the music business

Warner Music’s deal with Suno signals a shift toward licensed AI creation at a time when AI bots are already eating into Latin America’s streaming-heavy music scene. It opens the door for legal, higher-quality AI tracks while giving regional artists more control over how their voices and likenesses are used.

💸 How much does the world spend on Black Friday and Cyber Week?

Black Friday and Cyber Week generated $314.9 billion in global online sales last year, showing how the shopping event has evolved into the world’s biggest retail moment. With more than 70% of orders coming from mobile devices, the data confirms that holiday shopping is now overwhelmingly mobile-first.