Bytes: Week in Review — AI companies divided over proposed state law, Amazon buys Globalstar, and Spotify to sell physical books
Summary
Marketplace Tech Bytes covers three key stories with Axios reporter Maria Curie. First, Illinois considers an AI liability bill, highlighting a split between OpenAI’s support and Anthropic’s opposition amid federal inaction. Second, Amazon acquires satellite provider Globalstar to expand its low-Earth orbit network and compete with SpaceX in providing rural internet access. Finally, Spotify launches a feature allowing users to buy physical books via Bookshop.org, blending digital convenience with print reading.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and show introduction
Illinois AI liability bill and corporate lobbying
Amazon acquires Globalstar for satellite internet
Sponsors and break
Spotify sells physical books via app partnership
Staff reading recommendations and credits
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