Google's Monopoly and the Chrome Conundrum

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Todays show:

Jason and Alex kick off the show with a deep dive into Nvidia’s blowout earnings and the skyrocketing demand for its upcoming Blackwell chips. Meanwhile, Google’s search monopoly took center stage as proposed remedies, including a potential Chrome divestment, sparked heated debate. To unpack the implications, Brave’s Jean-Paul Schmetz joined the discussion, offering insights into the fight for search independence. The episode wrapped up with updates from three Founder Friday hosts, sharing what they’re hearing from the builders shaping the future.

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show

(3:20) Google's antitrust case and DOJ's proposed remedies

(5:22) Nvidia's market performance and AI chip competition

(7:00) Nvidia's Blackwell architecture and AI advancements

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(11:13) Google's advertising market dominance and Chrome divestiture

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(22:50) DOJ's negotiation strategy with Google

(25:50) Brave browser's business model, competition, and privacy focus

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(32:13) Brave's search engine development and DOJ's impact

(40:26) AI's role in search technology and the future of browsers

(44:08) DOJ's remedies and their effect on smaller search engines

(46:22) Google's growth strategies and M&A outlook

(51:03) Founder culture, motivation, and Founder Fridays initiative

(58:50) Founder Fridays host Georges Colbert joins the show

(1:06:12) Founder Fridays experiences in Longview, Texas with Kitty and Coco

(1:15:09) Endora's success and advice for Founder Fridays hosts

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https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/microsoft-backed-startup-d-matrix-launches-first-ai-chip-2024-11-19

https://x.com/Jason/status/1859630517894983977

https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/public-policy/doj-search-remedies-nov-2024

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