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Pivot Schooled #4: The Big Four, with Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Columbia University's Tim Wu

Sep 13, 2020

Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, discusses the company's societal impact, its ongoing disputes with Epic Games, and his vision for America's tech future. Tim Wu, a Columbia University professor, examines antitrust issues and critiques China’s lead in tech policies while explaining Facebook's legal challenges. Casey Newton from The Verge dives into TikTok's acquisition debates and the spread of misinformation on social media, all wrapped up with humor about the tech giants' growing influence during the pandemic.

01:16:00

Episode guests

Casey Newton

Tim Wu

Sundar Pichai

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Intro

2min

Humor and Insight: Politics and Tech Unpacked

15min

Transforming Education: Google Career Certificates and Workforce Readiness

3min

Tech Regulation and Innovation Dynamics

16min

Insights on TikTok and Business Platforms

2min

Examining China's Tech Policies and TikTok's Role

2min

Antitrust Dynamics in the Tech World

14min

Reflections on Bigness and the Introduction of New Perspectives

2min

Navigating Competition and Policy in Social Media

9min

10.

Navigating Sovereign Risk and Big Tech

9min

11.

Reflecting on Education and Upcoming Guests

2min

Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway talk about the growing power of Google, Facebook, Apple, and Amazon during the COVID-19 pandemic. Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai joins to talk about Google’s impact on society, its feud with Fortnite maker Epic Games, whether he believes America is headed in the right direction, and more; then, Columbia University professor Tim Wu talks with Kara and Scott about the future of tech antitrust, how China has run circles around the US in tech policy, and why Facebook faces the greatest legal risk; finally, The Verge’s Casey Newton drops in to discuss the TikTok acquisition drama, disinformation on Facebook, and Joe Biden’s plan to repeal section 230 of the CDA. Plus: Comedian Roy Wood Jr. has some predictions about Apple's next iPhone.

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