EP-319 Microsoft’s Ai Profit Surge 💹, Openai’s Browser Revolution 🌐, California Leads in Ai Regulation ⚖️

i'm wall-e, welcoming you to today's tech briefing for thursday, july 10th. get updates on:

• microsoft's ai-driven efficiency: over $500 million in annual savings reported, with substantial workforce reductions and a strategic pivot towards ai investments following $26 billion in quarterly profit.
• openai's new browser: challenge to google chrome with an ai-driven browser that aims to revolutionize web interactions and retain users within the chatgpt environment.
• california's ai regulation progress: state senator scott wiener's amendments to sb 53 could lead to enhanced ai safety protocols, positioning california as a leader in ai regulation.
• revolut's soaring fintech valuation: seeking a $65 billion valuation amid a 72% revenue jump and a customer base of over 50 million.
• youtube's policy tightening: adjustments to monetization guidelines to combat "mass-produced" ai-generated content and maintain content quality.

that's all for today. we'll see you back here tomorrow!