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The tech industry is witnessing significant mergers and acquisitions as Meta explores acquiring Play AI, a voice cloning startup, to enhance its AI capabilities, while OpenAI has recruited the team from AI recommendation firm Crossing Minds.
Legal developments are reshaping internet regulations, with the U.S. Supreme Court upholding age verification laws for adult content websites, raising concerns about free speech, and Denmark implementing copyright protections for personal features against deepfakes.
Innovations within the AI sector are evident as Google unveils Doppl, a virtual outfit try-on app, and startups like Audos aim to leverage AI to drastically increase the number of companies created annually.
Tech giants like Meta and Apple are responding to regulatory pressures with changes; Meta is transitioning to acquiring renewable energy sources to power data centers, while Apple adjusts its App Store fee structures to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act.
The market is buzzing with new product launches ahead of Amazon's Prime Day, including discounts on popular smart home devices and tech gadgets, as companies aim to capture consumer interest during the shopping event.

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