TNB Tech Minute: Amazon Expands Prime Services to Rural America
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Here's your TNB Tech Minute for Tuesday, June 24th. I'm Victoria Craig for The Wall Street Journal.

4,000 small towns and cities across the U.S. will be able to order same- and next-day delivery from Amazon by the end of this year. The announcement comes after the company said in April that it's investing more than $4 billion to expand its rural delivery network.

Over in the U.K., Amazon says it plans to invest $54 billion over the next three years to expand its warehouse network and AI infrastructure to bulk up e-commerce and cloud operations. That, the company says, will create thousands of jobs.

Elsewhere, artificial intelligence startup Abridged, which automates doctors' note-taking, said it raised $300 million in its latest funding round. That values the company at $5.3 billion. Abridged's technology is used in more than 150 large health systems nationwide and has been lauded for reducing physician burnout.

The company says the funding will allow it to hire scientists, machine learning experts, and software developers who will focus on new product development and building advanced AI infrastructure to support large customers.

And finally, Britain's antitrust regulator said today it's proposing to designate Google as having strategic market status in general search and search advertising. The move paves the way for measures that could change how the tech giant operates. If confirmed after a consultation, early priorities for the regulator would include requiring giving users choice between search providers, ensuring businesses that appear on Google search are treated with fair ranking principles.

A final decision will be made in October, and Google said it will continue to work constructively with the regulator. For a deeper dive into what's happening in tech, check out Wednesday's Tech News Briefing podcast. Viking, committed to exploring the world in comfort. Journey through the heart of Europe on an elegant Viking longship with thoughtful service, cultural enrichment, and all-inclusive fares. Discover more at viking.com.