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Hard Fork

Google’s Epic Loss + Silicon Valley’s Curious New Subculture + How 2023 Changed the Internet

Dec 15, 2023
01:13:21
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Google's monopolistic practices on the Play Store are discussed, along with a counterculture advocating for rapid AI progress. The CEO of Cloudflare explores the changing internet, while also touching on content moderation and its exceptions. The podcast concludes with holiday wishes and an ad for Audi e-tron.
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Quick takeaways

  • The jury's ruling against Google Play store could reshape the digital economy.
  • Developers and enthusiasts of AI are pushing for fast development, even with negative consequences.

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Internet Traffic Growth in 2023

According to CloudFlare, internet traffic grew by 25% overall in 2023, driven by an increase in the global population getting online. Growth was observed in India, Africa, and Southeast Asia. There was also continued growth in developed countries as more people spend time online. The growth in internet usage was not limited to web pages and included activities across various connected devices.

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