Caterpillar acquires Monarch Tractor to boost automation; Maine halts big data centers; Google sued over app store monopoly

Caterpillar has acquired Monarch Tractor, a startup specializing in self-driving electric tractors, to enhance its automation and electrification efforts in construction and industrial machinery. Meanwhile, Maine passed a bill imposing a moratorium on large data centers to assess their environmental and grid impact, reflecting growing concerns about AI infrastructure. Additionally, Google faces a new antitrust lawsuit from Aptoide, which accuses Google of monopolistic practices in Android app distribution and developer access, seeking legal remedies to challenge Google's dominance.