Technological advancements often face a delayed adoption rate despite their potential benefits. Historical examples, such as the microwave oven, demonstrate that revolutionary inventions can take decades to be widely embraced, as ingrained habits influence consumer behavior. Even with rapid user growth, like ChatGPT reaching 100 million users in just two months, mass adoption can still lag due to established user practices. This trend raises concerns about the sustainability of current AI innovations and the possibility of an AI startup bubble, indicating that expectations for unprecedented opportunities may be overly optimistic.
This week, a federal judge ruled that Google acted illegally to maintain a monopoly in online search. David McCabe, a New York Times reporter, joins to discuss what happens next. Then, are we in an A.I. bubble? We weigh in on the wild market swings that started the week and consider the argument that A.I. is overhyped. And finally, it’s time for our new segment: We bat around some of the weirdest recent tech drama — including a MrBeast competition that went awry and a founder who dropped a diss track aimed at a rival. All aboard the Hot-Mess Express.
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