Landlords’ go-to tool to set rent prices to be gutted under RealPage settlement

US-China collaboration in technology research has declined to its lowest level in 20 years, according to a study by an Australian think tank, indicating a significant shift in the global tech landscape. This decoupling is seen as a potential threat to innovation crucial for both national security and economic growth.

RealPage has reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), agreeing to cease the use of algorithms that facilitated collusion among landlords to inflate rental prices. This settlement comes after allegations that the company's software enabled illegal practices in the housing market.

Amazon has launched an enterprise preview of its satellite internet service, Amazon Leo, while committing $50 billion to enhance AI and high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure for U.S. federal customers starting in 2026.

The United States has launched the Genesis Mission, an initiative aimed at transforming the nation's research infrastructure and securing technological leadership in artificial intelligence (AI). This mission, established through an executive order signed by President Donald Trump, focuses on utilizing federal scientific datasets to enhance AI innovation and development.

The US Department of Justice has reached a settlement in its case against RealPage, a real estate technology firm accused of developing algorithms that facilitated illegal collusion among landlords to inflate rental prices. This settlement follows allegations that the company's practices contributed to rising housing costs for renters across the United States.

Thoma Bravo LLC’s RealPage Inc. has reached a settlement agreement with the Justice Department regarding an antitrust case that accused the company of monopolizing the rental property software market and engaging in a price-fixing conspiracy among residential landlords across the United States.

The UK has launched the International Defence Esports Games (IDEG) in London, marking the world's first international esports competition specifically for military personnel. Over 40 allied nations, including Canada and Poland, are participating, although there is no mention of the US's involvement. This initiative follows the UK's decision to officially recognize esports as a military sport in 2024.

A novel non-rigid semantic Iterative Closest Point (SemICP) method has been introduced for point cloud registration, addressing limitations in traditional methods by incorporating semantic labels and biomechanical energy constraints. This advancement is particularly relevant for computer-aided interventions (CAI), where accurate registration of anatomical structures is crucial.