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April 12th, 2024 | Google threatens to cut off news after California proposes paying media outlets
Apr 13, 2024
Google threatens to cut off news in response to California's payment proposal, US hospital websites sharing visitor info with tech giants, Japanese man arrested for tampering with Pokémon save data, Microsoft testing ads in Windows 11 Start menu, CEOs accepting hybrid work as a new norm
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- Google threatens to cut off news links in response to California's Journalism Preservation Act, highlighting the tech giant's power over online news distribution.
- US hospital websites pose privacy risks by sharing visitor data with third parties without transparency, raising concerns about data security and the need for legislation to protect sensitive information.
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Critique of Kagi's Business Strategy
The podcast delves into an insider's critique of Kagi's business strategy, highlighting concerns about the company's diversification into unprofitable projects like AI tools and a t-shirt factory. The author's journey from being a supporter to a skeptic of Kagi is detailed, emphasizing financial opaqueness, recent expenses, and a shift towards AI that compromises its original privacy focus. In the comments, opinions vary on Kagi's diversification, with some viewing it as a distraction from improving their search engine while others appreciate the innovation. There is discussion about the founder's response to customer concerns and the importance of balancing feedback.
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