Morning Brew Daily Why the DOJ is Suing Google & IRS Coming For Millionaires
Sep 11, 2023
The podcast dives into a pivotal antitrust trial against Google, exploring its potential impacts on Silicon Valley's future. There's intrigue in a new partnership between the US and Vietnam aimed at reducing dependence on Chinese manufacturing. The environmental toll of AI, particularly regarding water usage in data centers, raises sustainability concerns. Additionally, the IRS is tackling tax evasion with innovative tools, while light-hearted segments touch on sports culture and upcoming events like the iPhone 15 launch.
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Google Antitrust Trial
- Google's parent company, Alphabet, faces a significant antitrust lawsuit from the U.S. government, similar to past cases against IBM and Microsoft.
- This trial marks the first major antitrust case of the modern internet era, focusing on Google's dominant market share and its practices, especially regarding default search engine settings on devices.
Biden in Vietnam
- President Biden's visit to Vietnam aimed to strengthen ties and counter China's influence, focusing on Vietnam as a manufacturing alternative to China.
- Vietnam offers cheaper labor, attracting U.S. companies like Apple, Nike, and Microsoft, but raises human rights concerns.
AI's Water Consumption
- AI's dependence on water for cooling data centers is an often-overlooked aspect, with Microsoft's water consumption rising 34% largely due to AI research.
- This poses a challenge as data centers often locate in water-stressed areas, sparking local conflicts over resource allocation between tech and communities.
