This chapter begins with a humorous look at an Olympic horse trivia before shifting to a serious analysis of a federal ruling that identifies Google as a monopoly. The discussion highlights the ruling's potential impact on competition in the tech industry, featuring insights from an expert on the legal ramifications.
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.
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