Magnificent 7 Weekly Briefing

November 14, 2025

The Magnificent 7 intensified the AI infrastructure race with billions in new investments, while Google faced fresh EU antitrust probes and Meta drew heavy criticism over earning $16 billion from scam ads. Simultaneously, Amazon settled a $1.5 billion FTC case, and Tesla issued multiple safety recalls and lost key executives.

• AI infrastructure development dominated the week, with Microsoft, Meta, and Google announcing massive data center expansions and investment plans totaling billions of dollars across the US, Europe, and Asia. ^{12345678910111213141516}
• Microsoft secured full access to OpenAI’s AI chip IP, unveiled a new 'per agent' AI pricing model, and established an in-house Frontier AI Lab to achieve greater self-sufficiency in cutting-edge AI development. ^{1171819202122}
• Regulatory pressure intensified on Google and Apple: Google faced multiple EU probes regarding ad tech policy and news search rankings, and Apple lost its bid to appeal the UK's $2 billion App Store ruling. ^{23242526272829}
• Meta was severely criticized after internal documents revealed the company pocketed $16 billion from scam advertisements, while its chief AI scientist announced plans to exit, and the company faced several social media addiction lawsuits. ^{30313233343536}
• Tesla faced significant setbacks, issuing multiple recalls for the Cybertruck and Powerwall systems due to safety hazards, confirming production delays for the Semi truck into 2026, and reporting sliding sales in China. ^{37383940414243}
• Amazon settled an FTC case over unlawful Prime enrollment, agreeing to pay $1.5 billion in refunds, and faced multiple class-action lawsuits alleging systematic discrimination and punitive handling of employees with disabilities. ^{444546474849505152}
• Other notable developments included Apple halving commissions for mini-app developers, Google launching a legal offensive against global scam rings, and the departure of Tesla's Cybertruck and Model Y program managers. ^{5354555657585960616263646566676869707172737475767778798081828384858687888990}

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2. NJ AI Hub chosen for new Microsoft AI platform rollout, one of two locations worldwide The Daily Princetonian
3. Microsoft Builds Massive AI 'Super Factory' In Atlanta To Power OpenAI And Elon Musk's xAI Benzinga
4. Anthropic, Microsoft announce new AI data center projects as industry's construction push continues AP News
5. Microsoft unveils a new Fairwater AI datacenter Microsoft
6. Meta Pledges $1 Billion to Build AI Data Center in Wisconsin Bloomberg Law
7. Meta breaks ground on 30th AI-optimized data center Meta
8. TotalEnergies and Google Seal 15-Year PPA to Power Ohio Data Centers Yahoo Finance
9. Turkcell partners with Google to launch new cloud region in Türkiye Daily Sabah
10. Microsoft plans to invest $10 billion in Portugal AI data hub, Bloomberg News reports Reuters
11. Google doubles down on India's AI future with local data centers and Trillium TPUs Moneycontrol
12. Google to invest $6.4 billion in cloud infrastructure in Germany Reuters
13. Microsoft expands Racine County data center holdings. It just spent $38 million on 135 acres Yahoo Finance
14. The $40 Billion Data Center Deal: BlackRock, Nvidia, Microsoft, and OpenAI Team Up Yahoo Finance
15. 'Staggering' economic impact expected in Muskogee with plans for Google data center campus USA TODAY
16. Residents celebrate after shutting down Google s $1 billion plans: We beat Google Yahoo
17. Microsoft says old OpenAI deal blocked it from building its own AGI until now Moneycontrol
18. Satya Nadella explains how Microsoft is rethinking software pricing for the AI era Business Insider
19. Microsoft's plan to fix its chip problem is, partly, to let OpenAI do the heavy lifting TechCrunch
20. Microsoft Builds Frontier AI Lab Under Mustafa Suleyman to Rival OpenAI and Achieve AI Self-Sufficiency The Hans India
21. Exclusive / Microsoft says UAE AI chip approval ‘first step’ for Emirati access Semafor
22. Microsoft is working on a new class” of AI agents that could change everything in your workforce TechRadar
23. Google submits proposal addressing EC ad tech decision Google
24. Google offers EU to change adtech policy, no divestment Reuters
25. OpenAI, Apple Lose Bid to Toss Musk xAI Suit Over Competition Bloomberg Law
26. Google defends Search users from parasite SEO spam Google
27. UK refuses Apple's request to appeal $2 billion App Store ruling AppleInsider
28. Google hit by fresh EU probe into suspected news search abuse The Business Times
29. EU readies fresh investigation into Google over news publisher rankings Financial Times
30. Meta may face fines, forced to fund Australian journalism under new plan Anadolu Ajansı
31. Meta blasted after internal documents revealed the tech giant pocketed $16BILLION from scam ads swindling hard-working Aussies every day Daily Mail
32. Meta Platforms' AI lay-offs triggered by battle for resources, ex-research scientist says South China Morning Post
33. DeKalb County Schools sues Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube WSB Radio
34. Meta chief AI scientist Yann LeCun plans to exit to launch startup, FT reports Reuters
35. Meta earns billions with fraudulent advertising heise online
36. Meta Probed by Delaware Judge on Social Media Addiction Coverage Bloomberg Law
37. Tesla recalls 10,500 Powerwall 2 battery systems due to overheating, fire risk CNBC
38. Tesla Is Recalling Cybertrucks Again. Yep, More Pieces Are Falling Off. Popular Mechanics
39. Concerning new report reveals stunning issues for Tesla Robotaxis: The proof is in the pudding Yahoo Finance
40. Tesla Faces a Setback in China as Sales Slide to Three-Year Low Yahoo Finance
41. Tesla gives concerning update on new vehicle despite previous denials: Multiple incorrect conclusions Yahoo Finance
42. Tesla issues recall on more than 60,000 Cybertrucks after discovering serious safety hazard: Increase the risk of a collision Yahoo
43. Tesla safety investigation opens floodgates for disturbing driver complaints: I was forced to call 911 Yahoo
44. Amazon Faces Proposed Class Action Alleging It Violated the Americans With Disabilities Act Yahoo
45. AI and the Future of Employment: Are the 14,000 Amazon Layoffs a Sign of Things to Come? International Business Times
46. Amazon sued over ‘punitive’ handling of employee absences The Business Times
47. Amazon settles case with FTC, needs to pay Prime users $1.5 billion. How to get your share USA TODAY
48. Amazon confirms nearly 700 job cuts in New York City — 9 offices Impacted Financial Express
49. Amazon Still Plans To Replace 250k New Jobs With Robots 24/7 Wall Street
50. Amazon lays off almost 700 NYC-based corporate employees USA TODAY
51. Amazon workers with disabilities file suit against tech giant, alleging systematic discrimination Yahoo Finance
52. Amazon under fire after major outage triggers widespread chaos: Great until something goes wrong Yahoo
53. Apple brings MLS to Apple TV in 2026 Apple
54. Apple announces massive investment in game-changing projects: Will help us achieve our ambitious Apple 2030 goal Yahoo Finance
55. MLS, Apple rework terms of media rights deal for earlier ending, in 2029 The New York Times
56. Apple halves commissions for mini app makers TechCrunch
57. Google publishes TAG Bulletin Q3 2025 Google
58. WATCH: Elon Musk's Tesla begins production of its first humanoid robot The Jerusalem Post
59. Meta Introduces Ads To WhatsApp As Messaging App Expands Revenue Strategy Arise News
60. Apple’s 15% mini-app move gets Tencent to cut it in The Register
61. Indian government issues 'High' severity warning for Apple iPhone, iPad, Mac, Watch, Safari and other Apple products Moneycontrol
62. Google Loosens Stance on Side-loading Unverified Apps in Android Phone Scoop
63. Tesla launches new Model Y+ with 510 miles (821 km) of range Electrek
64. Microsoft partners with Land O’Lakes on AI for agriculture Microsoft
65. Judge Delays Epic Games-Google Lawsuit Settlement, Urges Transparency From Both Parties Yahoo
66. Google launches aggressive legal and legislative offensive to shut down global scam rings SiliconANGLE
67. Google files suit and backs anti-scam bills Google
68. Google Accused in Suit of Using Gemini AI Tool to Snoop on Users Bloomberg
69. Google sues Chinese group selling software behind text message scams Financial Times
70. Elon Musk announces major change coming to Tesla Robotaxi service: Will be front-page headline news Yahoo Finance
71. Tesla loses major executives, including Cybertruck chief Mashable
72. Apple Reportedly Pushes iPhone Air 2 to 2027 As It Works to Add Another Camera PCMag
73. Apple delays next version of iPhone Air: report The Business Times
74. Lawmakers target Meta, OpenAI, Alphabet, Oracle over AI-driven power costs Crypto Briefing
75. Microsoft finds security flaw in AI chatbots that could expose conversation... Tech Xplore
76. Microsoft reports November 2025 Secure Future Initiative progress Microsoft
77. InterDigital sues Amazon over video-compression patents Reuters
78. Apple Pulls China's Top Gay Dating Apps After Government Order Wired
79. Apple reportedly doesn't want you to know Siri will be running partly on Google's Gemini Android Authority
80. Who Is John Ternus? Apple's Probable Next CEO That May Replace Tim Cook Free Press Journal
81. Tesla's Model Y program manager announces exit alongside Cybertruck lead Reuters
82. Google reports ASEAN digital economy growth Google
83. Meta introduces Omnilingual ASR for 1,600+ languages Meta
84. ‘You chose ambition’: Tesla Chair hails shareholders for backing Elon Musk’s vision Teslarati
85. Tesla begins hiring for workers at its new $200M manufacturing plant in Brookshire (free to read) - Houston Business Journal The Business Journals
86. Amazon and OpenAI agree $38bn partnership to boost AI development Yahoo Finance
87. Tesla faces new class action lawsuit TheStreet
88. Apple: iPhone Air is on the verge of production end Golem
89. Google Officially Registers in Pakistan: First Office Coming Soon TechJuice
90. Tesla's Tera-Cell: The 600-Mile EV Battery That Changes Everything – Why 15-Minute Charging and a Flying Car Future Just Got Real Torque News