cover of episode Google’s Monopoly Money + Is the A.I. Bubble Popping? + The Hot-Mess Express

Google’s Monopoly Money + Is the A.I. Bubble Popping? + The Hot-Mess Express

2024/8/9
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A federal judge ruled that Google's monopoly in search is illegal, sparking discussions on potential remedies and impacts on the tech industry.

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This week, a federal judge ruled that Google acted illegally to maintain a monopoly in online search. David McCabe, a New York Times reporter, joins to discuss what happens next. Then, are we in an A.I. bubble? We weigh in on the wild market swings that started the week and consider the argument that A.I. is overhyped. And finally, it’s time for our new segment: We bat around some of the weirdest recent tech drama — including a MrBeast competition that went awry and a founder who dropped a diss track aimed at a rival. All aboard the Hot-Mess Express.

Guest:

  • David McCabe), a Times reporter covering technology policy.

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