Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Tech Giants Under Fire: Google, Honda, and AI in the Spotlight
Explore the latest in tech as the DOJ demands Google sell Chrome to break its search monopoly, Honda unveils plans for solid-state EV batteries, and an AI landlord tool faces a discrimination lawsuit. Plus, WhatsApp introduces new features to combat business spam. Dive into the stories shaping the future of technology and regulation.
Sources:
https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/20/24300617/doj-google-search-antitrust-chrome-breakup
https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/20/24301613/honda-solid-state-batteries-factory-demo-test-ev
https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/20/24297692/ai-landlord-tool-saferent-low-income-tenants-discrimination-settlement
https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/20/whatsapp-will-finally-let-you-unsubscribe-from-business-marketing-spam/
Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:41) DOJ says Google must sell Chrome to crack open its search monopoly
(00:04:28) Honda has a plan to build solid-state batteries for EVs
(00:08:04) AI landlord screening tool will stop scoring low-income tenants after discrimination suit
(00:11:52) WhatsApp will finally let you unsubscribe from business marketing spam