The Vergecast Amazon, Google, and crypto are on trial
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Oct 4, 2023 
Adi Robertson, Policy editor at The Verge, offers keen insights on the high-stakes US v. Google antitrust trial. Joining her is Makena Kelly, who discusses the implications of the FTC's antitrust lawsuit against Amazon and its secret pricing algorithms. Liz Lopatto contributes her perspectives on the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, the former FTX CEO, focusing on fraud allegations that could reshape the crypto industry. Together, they unpack the future of tech amidst these legal battles.
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Tech Industry on Trial
- Two major antitrust lawsuits are in progress, one against Amazon and one against Google.
- These cases will significantly impact the tech industry's future.
Nadella's Testimony
- Satya Nadella, Microsoft's CEO, testified in the Google antitrust case.
- Nadella's testimony included discussion of Bing, AI, Apple, and ChatGPT.
US v. Google
- The DOJ's case against Google centers on its alleged monopolistic practices in search.
- Google's defense argues that its success stems from its superior product, not illegal activity.