This Week in GAFAnomics #5

GAFAnomics [ga-fɑː-nom-iks],noun:
A modern, networked, economic system spurred by the eponymic GAFA (Google, Amazon, Facebook, Apple) but also encompassing Unicorns, Chinese tech giants and all other companies changing our lives through computer technology.

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So what happened this week in GAFAnomics?!

Google receives anti-trust objections from the EU.
Anti-trust is turning to anti-platform. — Curated by @Legrigeois Laurent

EU Taking Steps Towards Formal Complaint Against Google’s Android

This week Google launched Google Destinations… Are you ready to say goodbye to Kayak, Skyscanner and Booking.com?
Because you may need to. — Curated by @Kevin Echraghi

Ever wondered what a car made by Jack Ma would be like? Stay tuned, because Alibaba is about to launch its first connected car.
Competing with Apple, Google & automakers, is the Chinese e-commerce giant strong enough to win the crowded race for connected mobility? — Curated by Kevin Echraghi

Alibaba is about to unveil its first car, an internet-connected SUV

Deep Mind, Google AI projet just won another Go game against a human world champion. Next challenge for Google, win a game where you can’t anticipate what your opponent’s strategy is, like StarCraft. Google AI machine goes one step closer to outsmart the real world. — Curated byLouis Moullard

Now that Google’s artificial brain is conquering Go, this classic computer game from 1998 could be…

Figures show Detachable PCs are the future of tablet and desktop. And Microsoft is poised to be an indisputable leader on this market. Microsoft is quietly preparing a massive comeback in the race for the future of computing. — Curated by Louis Moullard

Microsoft is beating Apple in a key battle for the future of computing

That’s all for this week, but follow us for more news about GAFAnomics next week! In the meantime, you can check out our latest article to learn more about platforms, their strengths and their projected future:

Discussing platforms at the World Economic Forum (with Airbnb, Youtube, Cisco, Accenture and NYU)