Google Wants to Charge for Search!? & Solar Panel Fencing

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Apr 5, 2024

Could Google really charge for search? This potential shift hints at a major change in its business model as AI gains ground. Taiwan's earthquake raised alarms for its pivotal chip industry, showcasing vulnerabilities. Meanwhile, cheap solar panels from China pose challenges for the U.S. market, prompting insights from Janet Yellen. Also, why is the beloved show 'Bluey' still pending a fourth season? And Botswana’s plan to send 20,000 elephants to Germany sparks a lively discussion about wildlife and diplomacy.

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Google's Potential Search Paywall

Google may charge for AI-powered search due to high computing costs.
This would be a major shift, as its current model relies on advertising.

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The AI Talent War

AI talent is a crucial resource, even more so than GPUs.
Big tech companies are in a fierce talent war, poaching AI experts.

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Taiwan's Earthquake Resilience

Taiwan's earthquake preparedness minimized damage to semiconductor production.
This highlights Taiwan's crucial yet vulnerable role in the global supply chain.

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Episode 295: Neal and Toby discuss the rumors of Google putting its AI-powered search product behind a paywall, which would be the biggest shakeup in its business model. Then, how the devastating earthquake that shook Taiwan reveals a key vulnerability in its chip manufacturing business. Next, cheap solar panels are being sent all over the world from China. U.S. Secretary of Treasury Janet Yellen has something to say about it. Also, this week’s stock and dog of the week. Meanwhile, Bluey has made an impact all around the world…so why hasn’t a 4th season been green-lit yet? Finally, Botswana wants to check Germany by sending 20,000 elephants to see how they would deal with it.

00:00 - Intro

02:45 - Google could charge for premium

7:10 - Taiwan’s earthquake readiness

10:45 - Solar panel glut

14:20 - Stock/Dog of the week

19:45 - Will ‘Bluey’ continue?

23:45 - Botswana elephant package

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