

E171: DOJ sues Apple, AI arms race, Reddit IPO, Realtor settlement & more
216 snips Mar 22, 2024
The conversation kicks off with a light-hearted banter about 'Dune 2' before diving into the DOJ's antitrust lawsuit against Apple. Discussions highlight Apple's potential AI partnerships with Google and OpenAI while questioning their innovation effectiveness. A major legal settlement revolutionizes real estate commission structures, influenced by AI. The crew analyzes Reddit's IPO and its implications for market dynamics and speculations. Medical breakthroughs in organ transplants and Neuralink's advances further captivate with themes of accessibility and cosmic mysteries.
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Sacks on DOJ's Apple Suit
- David Sacks hasn't read the DOJ's Apple filing, but read press coverage.
- He thinks there's no smoking gun; examples cited aren't compelling.
Consumer Choice and Apple
- David Friedberg argues Apple's practices are about consumer choice.
- If consumers dislike the closed system, they can switch to Android.
Chamath on Apple's Abuse of Power
- Chamath Palihapitiya argues Apple abuses its power to capture App Store revenue.
- He cites examples like blocking Audible and other media players.