This chapter explores the legal battle between Epic Games and Google over app store restrictions and policies. It discusses the significance of the case for developers and compares Epic's case against Apple and Google. The chapter also examines the fees charged by Google and the implications of the verdict on Google's revenue model.
A jury decided the Google Play store unfairly stifles competition and maintains a monopoly. Kevin and Casey discuss how the ruling could reshape the digital economy. Then, a growing movement of developers and enthusiasts of artificial intelligence want the technology developed as quickly as possible, even if it has negative consequences for humanity. And finally, why the internet of the future could look totally different.
Today’s guest: Cloudflare CEO and co-founder Matthew Prince.
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