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The race to win AI — and hack iMessage

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The Struggles of Indie Innovation and the Podcasting Landscape

This chapter explores the journey of a young indie developer who found success with a service enabling Android users to send iMessages, contrasting it with the ongoing disruptions in the podcasting industry. It highlights Spotify's strategic challenges following layoffs and show cancellations, reflecting on the consequences of attempting to control an open media ecosystem.

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