When Google bought YouTube, it went from being a company that helps users search the Internet, to a company that shapes the Internet itself. With 2 billion users, YouTube generates its own gravitational pull on society and culture worldwide. And as an open platform that allows anyone to upload videos, it's a force that even Google can't quite control.
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Mar 2021
A Military Contract Tests Google's Open Culture
One of Google’s long points of pride was its open, collaborative, and transparent company culture. But many Googlers feel like that's slipping away. Over our next two episodes, we’ll tell the story of a breakdown of trust inside Google — between management and employees. Starting ... Show More
42m 20s
Apr 2018
The Future of Newspapers, and Debating Big Tech
In this episode, Youngme, Felix, and Mihir discuss whether there’s a market for a Netflix for News; debate the future of newspapers like The New York Times; argue about which Big Tech company (Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, Facebook) is most and least vulnerable; and offer their After ... Show More
38m 38s
Nov 2024
Meta’s AI Promise, Microsoft’s Disappointing Beat & Why Google Should Spin Youtube
Scott and Ed open the show by discussing the U.S.’s GDP growth, Reddit’s earnings, Eli Lilly’s third quarter drug sales, and xAI’s new funding round. Then Scott and Ed break down big tech’s earnings and discuss how the tech companies are using capital as a weapon. They also exami ... Show More
52m 16s
Mar 2015
Mobile, social, and new trends in consumer expectations
Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 23:52) > In this "Discussion on Digital", McKinsey's Brian Gregg speaks with leaders in Silicon Valley to explore how emerging technologies are reshaping business and consumer behaviors.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy i ... Show More
23m 28s
Mar 2024
Musk vs. the AI Overlords
This week, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck and Elizabeth Spiers ponder the future of computers, cars, and…fast food? They discuss why Elon Musk is suing Sam Altman and OpenAI and the altruistic origins of ChatGPT. Also: Wendy’s “surge pricing” gaff had customers crying foul and Apple’s ... Show More
43m 30s
Dec 2024
Prof G Markets: The UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting, Amazon Takes On Nvidia, & 12 Days of OpenAI
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Scott and Ed open the show by discussing Saleforce’s earnings, Meta’s venture into nuclear energy, and the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Then Scott breaks down Amazon's decision to build a supercomputer, explain ... Show More
41m 30s
<p>Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.</p><br><p><br></p><p>Watch + Subscribe on YouTube:</p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/yW_uXyLoApg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target ... Show More
