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Amazon Loses Appeal Bid

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Amazon has been denied permission to appeal a decision allowing two large-scale lawsuits in the United Kingdom to proceed.

The cases, brought on behalf of third-party retailers and consumers, allege that certain marketplace practices may have disadvantaged sellers and influenced product visibility.

A competition tribunal had previously approved the claims to move forward under a collective action framework, meaning affected parties are included unless they opt out.

Amazon challenged the certification of the lawsuits, arguing that the economic analysis underlying the claims was insufficient. The Court of Appeal declined to grant permission for that challenge.

The proceedings will now continue through the legal process, potentially addressing broader questions about platform dynamics and market practices in digital commerce.

DeepSeek Limits Chip Access

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Chinese AI developer DeepSeek has reportedly withheld early access to its upcoming model from major U.S. chipmakers, marking a departure from common industry practices.

Typically, AI labs collaborate with hardware providers before releasing new systems to ensure optimal performance across widely used processors. In this case, domestic suppliers were granted priority access to prepare for deployment.

The decision comes amid intensifying competition in the global AI sector, where technological alignment between software and hardware plays a critical role in efficiency.

Analysts suggest that advances in development tools may reduce reliance on extended pre-release optimization, potentially minimizing operational impact on external hardware partners.

The move highlights shifting dynamics in the AI ecosystem as regional technology strategies evolve and competition for leadership in advanced computing continues.

Amazon’s physical grocery push deepens its fight against Walmart

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Amazon is stepping up its push into physical grocery retail as it intensifies competition with Walmart, betting on large-format stores to complement its dominant e-commerce business. Analysts expect Amazon’s fourth-quarter physical store revenue, including Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go, to rise to about $5.9 billion, reflecting a renewed focus on brick-and-mortar retail.

Amazon recently closed its Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go outlets, converting them into Whole Foods Market stores, signaling a strategic shift toward a stronger grocery identity. Its boldest move is the launch of a 225,000-square-foot mega-store near Chicago, designed to rival Walmart and Costco, while also functioning as a hub for same-day delivery.

The effort highlights Amazon’s challenge in matching Walmart’s vast physical footprint, which allows it to cut delivery costs and serve customers faster. While Amazon’s cloud division continues to drive growth, analysts say success in groceries could be key to boosting customer loyalty and long-term value.