This Week in Tech (Audio) TWiT 1030: Journalism Comes In Second - Government Threatens Wikipedia's Editorial Freedom
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May 5, 2025 
Join Owen Thomas, managing editor at San Francisco Business Times, Iain Thomson, tech reporter at The Register, and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Gary Rivlin as they tackle the latest in tech. They discuss the alarming government threats to Wikipedia's editorial freedom and the implications for free speech. The trio dives into Apple's antitrust challenges and the rise of AI-fueled misinformation, stressing the importance of ethical journalism. Rivlin shares insights from his book 'AI Valley,' shedding light on the intersection of tech and society.
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Apple's 30% Cut Outdated
- Apple's 30% cut originates from early iTunes music sales and is now outdated.
- While Apple enforces it vigilantly, developers and the court see this as anti-competitive conduct.
Google's Data Advantage in AI
- Google's dominance relies heavily on access to vast user data collected via search.
- Forced data sharing would be a radical remedy, tantamount to divestiture of search.
Caution With AI Shopping Agents
- Exercise caution before giving AI access to credit card info for autonomous shopping.
- Trust issues remain significant despite ongoing advances in AI-driven commerce.
