DOJ Sues Apple in Antitrust Case & The World's Most Expensive Drug
Mar 22, 2024
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DOJ suing Apple in antitrust case, Dodgers fire translator over debt scandal, latest health tech advances like Neuralink, SEC cracking down on false AI advertising, billions worth shipwreck recovery, and more on hot tech buzzwords and legal battles
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DOJ's antitrust lawsuit against Apple focuses on preventing smartphone users from switching to competitors, challenging Apple's market monopoly.
Controversy surrounds MLB star Shohei Otani as his translator is accused of embezzling, raising questions about Otani's involvement.
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Apple Faces Antitrust Lawsuit over Monopoly Accusations
The Department of Justice and 17 states have filed a sprawling antitrust lawsuit against Apple, alleging that the tech giant utilizes illegal tactics to prevent iPhone users from switching to competitor smartphones, thus reinforcing its monopoly in the market. The lawsuit challenges Apple's integrated hardware and software ecosystem, known for its seamless operation, which restricts compatibility with external platforms.
Shohei Otani Involved in Gambling Scandal with Translator
MLB star Shohei Otani faces a controversy as his translator is accused of embezzling millions of dollars to cover gambling debts. The intricate accusations involve large wire transfers from Otani's account to a bookmaking operation, raising suspicions regarding the extent of Otani's knowledge and involvement in the scandal. The unfolding drama, including conflicting statements from the parties involved, adds complexity to the situation and the potential implications for Otani's career.
Breakthroughs in Healthcare: Brain-Computer Interfaces and Robot Nurses
Innovations in healthcare include a brain-computer implant by Elon Musk's Neuralink that allows a paralyzed man to play chess using his brain signals, showcasing advancements in human-machine interfaces. Additionally, NVIDIA's collaboration with Hippocratic AI introduces voice-based digital agents to assist in basic healthcare tasks at a fraction of human nurses' cost, despite concerns over AI reliability in critical healthcare settings. The introduction of gene therapy drugs like LentiGlobin at record prices offers promising treatments for rare diseases while sparking debates on the affordability and societal value of such advanced medical solutions.
Episode 285: Neal and Toby unpack the DOJ’s latest suit against Apple, alleging that it monopolized the smartphone market. Could this antitrust case have some legs? Then, why the Dodgers fired Shohei Ohtani’s translator over his controversial debt. Meanwhile, a round up of the latest advances within the health tech industry including the first brain-implanted Neuralink patient. Next, this week’s Stock and Dog of the week. Also, the SEC is looking to crack down on false advertising of “AI” from companies riding the hottest buzzword in tech. Lastly, a shipwreck worth billions is going to be recovered, but the question is…whose is it?
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