Big Technology Podcast Google’s Best Week Ever, AI’s Rising Costs, Putin and Xi’s Immortality Quest
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Sep 5, 2025 Explore Google's thrilling legal wins and partnerships with Apple, especially around AI innovations. Dive into the competitive race in voice tech, with Siri potentially leveling up through Google's Gemini. Discover the viral impact of the Nano Banana image creator, revolutionizing digital art. Meanwhile, ponder the rising costs and ethical dilemmas of AI alongside a fascinating discussion on Putin and Xi's quest for immortality. Finally, get the lowdown on the anticipated iPhone 17, where innovation races against consumer expectations.
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Google Could Power Apple's New Siri
- Google’s Gemini model may power large parts of Apple’s rebuilt Siri, shifting the competitive landscape in AI voice assistants.
- This would be a major coup for Google and shows distribution and model advantages matter as AI shifts search and assistants.
Judge Lets AI Market Decide Google’s Fate
- A D.C. judge ruled Google is a monopolist but declined harsh structural remedies because generative AI is rapidly changing search.
- The judge decided market dynamics should determine future dominance, not sweeping antitrust breakups.
Nano Banana Drives Image Momentum
- Nano Banana (Gemini 2.5 Flash) emerged as a leading image model and drove new Gemini app users.
- Integration into Adobe tools shows commercial and creative momentum for Google's image capabilities.