Harry McCracken

In this engaging discussion, Alex Wilhelm, TechCrunch editor, and Harry McCracken, Fast Company journalist, dissect Google's recent antitrust ruling and its surprisingly lenient consequences. They explore how the tech landscape is shifting due to AI, warning about potential threats to privacy and innovation. The duo also shares intriguing insights about the anticipated iPhone 17 features and engages in light-hearted banter over past Facebook features. Their commentary on the ethical implications of AI in copyright further adds depth to the conversation.

In this discussion, guests Alex Wilhelm, a seasoned tech journalist from Tech Crunch, and Harry McCracken, an observer of the tech scene at Fast Company, deeply analyze Google's recent antitrust ruling, revealing how the tech giant sidesteps severe penalties. They explore the impact of AI on both innovation and privacy, debate the effectiveness of the regulatory landscape, and touch on the controversies surrounding social media and surveillance. The conversation also delves into exciting rumors about Apple's upcoming products and the dual threat and promise of AI in cybersecurity.

Clint Rainey, a Fast Company contributor, reveals insights into Beyond Meat's rebranding to 'Beyond,' tackling the challenges of a competitive market. Kristen Toussaint, staff editor, discusses the company’s strategic shifts and evolving identity in the alternative protein sector. The conversation also shifts to tech nostalgia, as Harry McCracken and Jared Newman reminisce about 1995's technological milestones, like Windows 95, and their impact on modern innovations, celebrating how far tech has come since those early days.