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Hosted by: Kevin Roose and Casey Newton
Produced by: Rachel Cohn and Whitney Jones
Edited by: Shreeya Sinha
Engineered by: Daniel Ramirez
Original Music by: Dan Powell and Marion Lozano
This week, a significant ruling emerged as a federal judge determined that Google engaged in illegal practices to uphold its monopoly over online search. To shed light on the implications of this ruling, we welcome David McCabe, a seasoned technology policy reporter from The New York Times, to share his insights on what could unfold next.
Additionally, we delve into the ongoing debate surrounding artificial intelligence: Are we truly in an A.I. bubble? We will analyze the recent volatile market fluctuations that characterized the beginning of the week and discuss whether the current excitement surrounding A.I. is justified or merely overblown.
Finally, we are excited to introduce a new segment where we discuss some of the most bizarre tech-related dramas that have surfaced recently. From a MrBeast competition that took an unexpected turn to a tech founder who released a diss track aimed at his rival, we cover it all. Buckle up for the Hot-Mess Express!
Guest:
- David McCabe, a reporter for The New York Times specializing in technology policy.
Additional Reading:
- “Google Is a Monopolist,” Judge Rules in Landmark Antitrust Case
- Tech Bosses Call for Patience Amidst Heavy Spending on A.I.
- Exploring the Causes Behind Recent Stock Market Drama
- Willing to Risk It All for MrBeast (and $5 Million)
Credits:
“Hard Fork” is hosted by Kevin Roose and Casey Newton, with production overseen by Rachel Cohn and Whitney Jones. The editing team, led by Jen Poyant, ensures a polished final product, while Alyssa Moxley handles the engineering. The original music is composed by Dan Powell and Marion Lozano. Our fact-checking efforts are spearheaded by Caitlin Love.
Special thanks to Paula Szuchman, Pui-Wing Tam, Nell Gallogly, Dahlia Haddad, and Jeffrey Miranda for their invaluable contributions.
