Podcasts about Big Tech

Collective term for large technology companies including Google, Amazon, Facebook, Apple, and Microsoft

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    The FOX News Rundown
    The Growing Legal Troubles of Big Tech & Former Prince Andrew

    The FOX News Rundown

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 35:26


    From a high-stakes Los Angeles courtroom to the United Kingdom, major legal stories are unfolding. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand this week in a landmark trial in which a 20-year-old woman alleges that social media companies intentionally designed their platforms to addict young users. Meanwhile, in England, the former Prince Andrew was arrested by British police amid allegations of misconduct in public office stemming from his links to convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “FOX News Sunday” anchor, FOX Chief Legal Correspondent, and host of the “Livin' the Bream” podcast Shannon Bream joins the Rundown to weigh in on these headlines, as well as Republican concerns regarding this year's midterms and the escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran.  While nearly half of the country has legalized recreational marijuana and even more states have authorized its medical use, the federal government has long resisted lifting its restrictions. However, President Trump signed an executive order last year to expedite the process of reclassifying marijuana from a Schedule I drug—the same category as heroin—to a Schedule III substance, recognizing its potential for medical use. This shift comes as public pushback grows and new reports suggest the drug may be more harmful than previously believed. Board-certified radiologist and FOX News contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier joins the Rundown to weigh the risks of marijuana use and discuss its impact on users of all ages.  Plus, commentary by David Marcus, FOX News Digital columnist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    PNR: This Old Marketing | Content Marketing with Joe Pulizzi and Robert Rose
    Big Tech on Trial, OpenAI's Next Move, and Apple's Late Entry? (520)

    PNR: This Old Marketing | Content Marketing with Joe Pulizzi and Robert Rose

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 57:13


    Companies like Meta and other social platforms are facing serious scrutiny over the effects of social media on mental health, teens, misinformation, and society at large. Lawmakers are circling. Hearings are happening. Headlines are dramatic. But is this real regulatory momentum… or political theater? Joe and Robert debate: Whether meaningful regulation is actually possible What history tells us about tech antitrust moments And what marketers should prepare for if something does change Are we watching the beginning of a structural shift, or just another PR cycle? OpenAI Buys OpenClaw OpenAI makes another strategic move, acquiring OpenClaw. Smart vertical integration or signs of pressure? Joe and Robert explore: What this signals about OpenAI's long-term positioning If this move strengthens the moat or exposes vulnerability Desperate land grab or calculated chess move? Apple Moves into Video. Too Late? Apple continues expanding its footprint in video podcasts and entertainment. But in a world dominated by established streaming giants and creator-driven platforms, is Apple behind? The discussion covers: Apple's historical pattern of entering late and winning anyway Whether hardware advantage still matters If brand trust gives Apple an edge in a saturated market What this means for content creators and marketers Is Apple playing the long game… or missing the moment? Marketing Winners and Losers Winners Joe shares a win from Surfside and what "winning" looks like in Key West. Sometimes the lesson isn't scale. It's positioning, timing, and owning a moment. Losers Robert discusses the Ring backlash and how they just didn't read the room. Rants and Raves Robert's Rant The evolving role of the AI creator. Is the curator the new role? Joe's Rave Differentiation is not louder messaging. It's clearer identity. In a world drowning in synthetic sameness, the brands and creators who stand for something specific will win. As always, Joe and Robert cut through the noise so you can focus on what matters. Subscribe. Share. And don't miss this one. Subscribe and Follow: Follow Joe Pulizzi and Robert Rose on LinkedIn for insights, hot takes, and weekly updates from the world of content and marketing.  ------- This week's sponsor: Did you know that most businesses only use 20% of their data? That's like reading a book with most of the pages torn out. Point is, you miss a lot. Unless you use HubSpot. Their customer platform gives you access to the data you need to grow your business. The insights trapped in emails, call logs, and transcripts.  All that unstructured data that makes all the difference. Because when you know more, you grow more. Visit https://www.hubspot.com/ to hear how HubSpot can help you grow better. ------- Get all the show notes: https://www.thisoldmarketing.com/ Get Joe's new book, Burn the Playbook, at http://www.joepulizzi.com/books/burn-the-playbook/ Subscribe to Joe's Newsletter at https://www.joepulizzi.com/signup/. Get Robert Rose's new book, Valuable Friction, at https://robertrose.net/valuable-friction/  Subscribe to Robert's Newsletter at https://seventhbearlens.substack.com/ ------- This Old Marketing is part of the HubSpot Podcast Network: https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork

    The Tudor Dixon Podcast
    The Tudor Dixon Podcast: FreeSpoke, Media Bias & Finding Truth in Search

    The Tudor Dixon Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 25:57 Transcription Available


    On this episode of The Tudor Dixon Podcast, Tudor sits down with former RNC Finance Chairman and entrepreneur Todd Ricketts to discuss a growing concern in the digital age: media bias and information suppression. Ricketts shares the inspiration behind FreeSpoke, a new search engine designed to surface multiple perspectives and give users a clearer, more balanced view of the news. From claims of algorithmic bias at major tech platforms to the challenge of finding trustworthy information, this conversation dives deep into how Americans consume news—and what’s at stake if access to information is limited. They also explore how FreeSpoke’s AI-powered tools, podcast transcription capabilities, and election portal aim to empower users to make informed decisions, especially heading into a critical midterm election cycle. Plus, Tudor and Ricketts break down: The role of Big Tech in shaping political narratives Why Americans are losing trust in traditional search engines How FreeSpoke aggregates left, right, and center perspectives The intersection of media, politics, and the 2026 midterms Economic messaging, voter sentiment, and what could decide the next election Learn more about FreeSpokeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Graham Allen’s Dear America Podcast
    Is Big Tech Guilty? Parents Confront Zuckerberg While Musk Looks to Christ

    Graham Allen’s Dear America Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 65:47


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    Red Pilled America
    The Virtual Organism (Part Three)

    Red Pilled America

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 58:38 Transcription Available


    Why are there so many Big Tech monopolies? And perhaps more importantly, should anything be done to stop them? In the final installment of this series, we talk to former Facebook insider Brian Amerige to learn about the inner workings of Silicon Valley’s social media behemoth.Support the show: https://redpilledamerica.com/support/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast
    David Pakman & AG Raul Torrez

    Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 51:34 Transcription Available


    The David Pakman Show’s David Pakman stops by to talk about Trump’s Epstein cover-up.Then we’ll speak with New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez about how state AGs regulate Big Tech and the investigation into Epstein’s Zorro Ranch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Daily Punch
    A new flood of corporate cash for 2026

    The Daily Punch

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 12:37


    Reps. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) and Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) will force a House floor vote next week on their Iran war powers resolution. Anna and Jake discuss the latest. Plus, how Big Tech is going big on spending in the 2026 midterm elections.  Punchbowl News is on YouTube⁠. ⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our channel today to see all the new ways⁠⁠ ⁠we're investing in video.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Capitalisn't
    How Inequality Distorts the Law - ft. Katharina Pistor

    Capitalisn't

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 48:57


    If we want to understand why capitalism feels broken, do we need to stop looking at the economy and start looking at the legal code that underpins it? In our system, capital is often described as money, machinery, or raw materials. But Columbia Law School professor Katharina Pistor argues that capital is actually a legal invention. An asset, whether it's a plot of land, an idea, or a promise of future pay, only becomes capital when it is given the right legal coding.  Pistor suggests that lawyers are the true coders of capitalism. They use the law to "enclose" assets, from land to user data, giving owners the power to exclude others and monetize that value. She argues for injecting principles of "fairness and reciprocity" back into private law, ensuring that contracts aren't just tools for the powerful to extract value from the weak. Luigi Zingales suggests that large corporations have become so powerful we may need a new branch of "quasi-public law" to govern the asymmetry between an individual consumer and a corporate giant. This episode explores the deep, often invisible architecture of our economic system and asks whether we can ever truly tame corporate power without rewriting the rules of the game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Live From America Podcast
    Episode 374: Big Tech on Trial: Can Social Media Cause Addiction?

    Live From America Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 57:54


    Episode 374 | Live From America Podcast Big Tech is facing a landmark lawsuit — can social media platforms like Instagram and YouTube legally be blamed for addiction and mental illness? Attorney Danny joins Live From America to break down the social media addiction trial, algorithm liability, regulation, and the future of the internet. In this episode, we examine one of the most important tech law cases in years: a plaintiff claims social media companies knowingly designed addictive products that harmed minors. We explore how courts determine causation, whether algorithms create responsibility, and what happens if Big Tech loses. The discussion expands into regulation, age restrictions, and the challenges of governing rapidly evolving technology. The conversation also covers Don Lemon's legal case, the release of Epstein documents, and why defendants sometimes invoke the Fifth Amendment before trial. Topics Covered Social media addiction lawsuit explained Can algorithms create legal liability? Regulating Instagram, YouTube & Big Tech Age restrictions and online safety laws Don Lemon legal analysis Epstein documents controversy Ghislaine Maxwell's legal strategy About the Show Live From America Podcast explores law, politics, culture, and current events through expert interviews and debate. #SocialMedia #BigTech #Addiction #TechLaw #Algorithms #EpsteinFiles #FreeSpeech #livefromamericapodcast

    Caveat
    Wired for the future.

    Caveat

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 46:00


    This week, Ben and Dave sit down with N2K's Lead Analyst, Ethan Cook, to discuss the 21st annual State of the Net conference. This conference is a series of roundtable panels and interviews where industry experts and lawmakers meet to discuss the most pressing challenges facing the technology environment today. Throughout this conversation, our team breaks down AI, electricity grid stability, and media mergers. We also have some follow up from a friend of the show and former federal law enforcement officer, who notes that administrative subpoenas can provide quick, lawful wins without overburdening courts, but cautions that the full story is always more nuanced than it first appears. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover, please contact your attorney.  Links to today's stories: State of the Net Conference Get the weekly Caveat Briefing delivered to your inbox. Like what you heard? Be sure to check out and subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caveat Briefing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a weekly newsletter available exclusively to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠N2K Pro⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ members on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠N2K CyberWire's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ website. N2K Pro members receive our Thursday wrap-up covering the latest in privacy, policy, and research news, including incidents, techniques, compliance, trends, and more. This week's Caveat Briefing covers Europe's continued crackdown on Big Tech companies as both Spain and Ireland launch new investigations. Curious about the details? Head over to the ⁠⁠⁠Caveat Briefing⁠⁠⁠ for the full scoop and additional compelling stories. Got a question you'd like us to answer on our show? You can send your audio file to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠caveat@thecyberwire.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Hope to hear from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Gary and Shannon
    Zuckerberg on Trial, Candy Shrinkflation, and a Shock California Poll

    Gary and Shannon

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 27:05 Transcription Available


    Gary & Shannon break down how Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony landed in the courtroom as the Big Tech trial zeroes in on whether social media companies knowingly hooked kids early for long-term profit. They also dig into the backlash over Reese’s allegedly using cheaper ingredients—and Gary revisits the now-outdated “contract” he gave his kids when they got their first phones. Plus, a surprising California poll puts Republican Steve Hilton at the top of the field, while Shannon says the money still points to Eric Swalwell. The hour wraps with new details emerging in a deadly avalanche tragedy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Red Pilled America
    The Virtual Organism (Part Two)

    Red Pilled America

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 52:32 Transcription Available


    Why are there so many Big Tech monopolies? In Part Two, we continue our remarkable journey by talking to author and visionary Howard Bloom about a natural phenomenon almost completely ignored by the science community. Episode powered by Ruff Greens and The Licorice Guy. The Virtual Organism (Part Three) airs Thursday, February 19th, 2026. Support the show: https://redpilledamerica.com/support/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Patriotically Correct Radio Show with Stew Peters | #PCRadio
    Epstein's Israeli Hideout: Groomer Mogul Fakes Death, Luxuriates Among Zionist Kin

    The Patriotically Correct Radio Show with Stew Peters | #PCRadio

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 111:11


    Gareth Icke rips into the Epstein files leak as elite mockery—Jewish-linked globalists parading taped child rape, torture, cannibalism, sacrifices, and transhuman experiments, daring us to either submit or end them for defiling our children.   BitChute's Ray Vahey details dodging Jewish-led globalist assaults—debanked in Europe, slammed by regimes, NGOs, and blacklists—delivering censorship-free video since 2017 with spy-free ops, honest trending, auto-monetization for creators, and a $10K shadowban bounty untouched.

    Halftime Report
    Big Tech's Concentration Situation 2/18/26

    Halftime Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 43:11


    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate whether Big Tech stocks are turning around and how you should trade them. Plus, the Committee shares their latest portfolio moves. And later, we hit the latest Calls of the Day.  Investment Committee Disclosures Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Monocle 24: The Entrepreneurs
    Have smart glasses finally grown up? 

    Monocle 24: The Entrepreneurs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 28:07


    For many, smart glasses still carry baggage brought on by early flops in the space and more recent privacy concerns. Can they shed their bad reputation? Even Realities co-founders Will Wang and Nikolaj Schnoor outline their anti-camera, design-led approach and why clarity of vision could help to outmanoeuvre Big Tech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Worldwide Exchange
    Big Tech debt surge, AI arms race, and markets on edge 2/18/26

    Worldwide Exchange

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 42:39


    Markets weigh mounting risks as hyperscalers ramp up borrowing to fund massive AI infrastructure, raising concerns about leverage, credit stress, and long-term returns. Plus, Apple's device dominance reshapes the AI race, shifting competition from model quality to distribution and user scale. And later, strategists argue Big Tech valuations may now look attractive, while resilient US consumers and looming tax refunds could drive the next phase of market performance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    TD Ameritrade Network
    Wednesday's Final Takeaways: MRNA Flu Vaccine & Oil Creeps Higher

    TD Ameritrade Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 5:20


    Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas turn their attention to headlines in Big Tech and beyond for their final takeaways. Among the unsung stories: crude oil's climb on geopolitical tensions and the FDA readying to review Moderna's (MRNA) flu vaccine. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

    TyskySour
    Reform Reveals Plan To Put Kids In Poverty

    TyskySour

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 72:56


    Reform's push to put children into poverty. Plus: Is “build, baby, build” making progress?, Big Tech's arms race, and China flaunts dominance in humanoid robots. With Michael Walker & Aaron Bastani

    The Bob Cesca Show
    Smug Bowling Pin Brendan Carr

    The Bob Cesca Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 77:07


    Safe home, Jesse Jackson. Big Tech firms turned over user information on anti-ICE accounts. The Trump regime and CBS tries to silence Stephen Colbert again. The Justice Department tracked the search histories of lawmakers who reviewed the files from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. DOJ may have only released 2-percent of Epstein Files. Weird thing in the Epstein documents. Don't panic about the midterms. Billionaires got $1.5 trillion richer in 2025. Microsoft CEO forecasts the end of white collar jobs. Mortgage delinquencies on the rise. Fascist Russ Vought is using USAID money for personal security. Cenk's latest cynical attention grab. Great news about the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. Donald's numbers are collapsing. Great polling news out of Texas. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Keturah Allgood, The John Payton Project, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob ! Sign up for Buzz Burbank's Substack.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Patriotically Correct Radio Show with Stew Peters | #PCRadio
    EPSTEIN FILES: EPSTEIN BANKROLLED BILL GATES' COVID BIOWEAPON DEPOPULATION OP!

    The Patriotically Correct Radio Show with Stew Peters | #PCRadio

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 108:23


    Jake GTV joins Stew Peters live from Puerto Vallarta at Anarchapulco ripping open the Epstein files that nail Bill Gates in direct collusion with Jeffrey Epstein—the pedo financier who bankrolled the entire COVID bioweapon operation—complete with pre-planned depopulation, white fibrous clots yanked from corpses, and skyrocketing deaths that prove this was mass murder, not a pandemic. Max Igan live from Anarchapulco Genesis in Puerto Vallarta dropping hard truth: Trump was Epstein's best buddy sharing the Talmudic, Star of Moloch child-sacrifice fetish of the elite Jewish network running blackmail-free pedo rings, while Rothschild central banks control compliant governments and depopulate the world through wars for Greater Israel.

    WSJ Tech News Briefing
    AI Boom Creates Blind Spot in Big Tech Accounting

    WSJ Tech News Briefing

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 13:27


    AI experimentation in the workplace is now showing tangible effects, from productivity gains to layoffs. Erik Brynjolfsson, a professor at Stanford's Institute for Human-Centered AI and cofounder of Workhelix, recently spoke with the WSJ Leadership Institute's Wendy Bounds at the WSJ Technology Council Summit. They discussed AI's influence on the labor market. Plus, WSJ Heard on the Street columnist Jonathan Weil says the AI boom is making it more challenging to analyze tech companies' earnings due to unclear depreciation expenses. Julie Chang hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights for the Next Generation of Women in Business & Tech
    #152 Elaina Dulaney Shares the Power and Value of Experience and Relationships in Career Resilience

    2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights for the Next Generation of Women in Business & Tech

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 44:04


    Want a masterclass in credibility, change communications, and career resilience without the fluff?  I had the opportunity to sit down with senior communications leader Elaina Dulaney to unpack how strategic storytelling, trusted relationships, and a servant leadership mindset can carry you from small software gigs to agency depth and into the halls of Big Tech on episode #152 of the 2B Bolder podcast. Elaina shares the early principle that shaped her career arc, build experience before kids to create future choice, and the unexpected phone call that turned into an agency, Microsoft work, and eventually a corporate leadership role right before the world shifted.She and I get candid about today's market: how budgets are tighter, rates are pressured, and job boards can feel like a black hole. Elaina breaks down a practical system for job seekers, 10% applications, 25–30% AI upskilling, 25–30% brand building, and the rest on targeted networking, plus the one constant that still moves mountains: relationships. We talk through “overqualified” bias, why great managers hire strategic doers, and how to spot roles where scope expands but recognition lags. You'll hear real tactics to surface referrals, maintain momentum, and protect your mindset when you face rejections, even though you are quite capable of the role.For leaders, we dig into the communication blind spots that quietly sink trust: last-minute reviews, skipped rehearsals, and messages that forget the audience. Elaina outlines a change comms playbook built on consistency across stakeholders, durable truth, and live Q&A that shows transparency under pressure. And because AI is changing the craft, we frame it as a copilot, not the pilot, so strategy, ethics, and empathy stay human. We also explore executive presence on LinkedIn, balancing authenticity with professionalism without slipping into performative posts.If you're building a career in communications, marketing, or tech, or you lead teams through complexity, you'll leave with a sharper toolkit and renewed conviction that reputation and community are your edge. If this conversation sparks ideas or you want more on these topics, connect with us on LinkedIn, share the episode with a friend, and leave a quick review so we can keep the conversations you care about coming.Tune in as Mary and Elaina talk openly about today's job market and share how they both face it with grace and optimism. Resources:Connect with Elaina Dulaney on LinkedInGet the LinkedIn Visibility Foundation. Use coupon code: "BOLDER" to receive $50 off.

    Wings Of...Inspired Business
    Engineer to Entrepreneur: Swati Vauthrin on Leaving Big Tech to Shape the Future of Parenting

    Wings Of...Inspired Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 36:25


    Swati Vauthrin is the Co-Founder and CEO of Recess, the parenting platform redefining how families connect, learn, and shop through community and circular commerce. A seasoned engineering leader turned mission-driven founder, Swati spent over 15 years as an engineer building and scaling products at Instagram, BuzzFeed, ESPN, and Disney—most notably leading global growth for Instagram Reels. Her inspiration for Recess came directly from her own motherhood journey. As a mom of three, Swati experienced firsthand how isolating, overwhelming, and expensive parenting can be so she's building Recess to create the trusted, spam-free, AI-powered space she wished existed when she became a parent—where families can get real advice, find community, and shop high-quality secondhand gear safely and affordably.

    BITCOIN BEN
    OPENCLAW BRINGS DOWN BIG TECH! ECONOMY IS DECENTRALIZING!

    BITCOIN BEN

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 47:35


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    Money Talks Radio Show - Atlanta, GA
    $650+ Billion on AI: Strategic Investment or Excess?

    Money Talks Radio Show - Atlanta, GA

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 15:41


    Big Tech is opening the checkbook for AI. Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, and Microsoft are on track to spend nearly $650 billion in 2026 alone, even if it means taking a hit to free cash flow today. We'll unpack why this spending surge is happening, where the money is going, and what it could mean for earnings, valuations, and investors navigating the AI boom.Original Air Date: February 14, 2026Read the Article: https://www.henssler.com/650-billion-on-ai-strategic-investment-or-excess 

    TD Ameritrade Network
    Dan Niles Previews PANW Earnings, Highlights NVDA & AVGO Mag 7 Importance

    TD Ameritrade Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 9:17


    Dan Niles talks about Palo Alto Networks (PANW) ahead of its earnings after the close on Tuesday amid a stark sell-off in software stocks. He believes Palo Alto will weather the storm but warns valuations will serve as a headwind if growth projections come in less than stellar. Dan turns to the greater AI trade and talks about why Nvidia (NVDA) and Broadcom (AVGO) both serve critical roles in Big Tech development. Tom White offers an example options trade for Palo Alto. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

    Deffner & Zschäpitz: Wirtschaftspodcast von WELT
    Der Etwas-Großes-Passiert-Moment – oder alles nur KI-Panikmache?

    Deffner & Zschäpitz: Wirtschaftspodcast von WELT

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 83:25


    Die Welt wird neu sortiert! Ein viraler LinkedIn-Post des KI-Unternehmers Matt Shumer schlägt Alarm: Stehen wir vor einem massiven Umbruch in der Wissensarbeit und sind die Menschen weitgehend unvorbereitet, ähnlich dem Beginn der Corona-Pandemie? Die beiden Wirtschaftsjournalisten Dietmar Deffner und Holger Zschäpitz tauchen tief in das Thema KI-Disruption ein. Sie debattieren, ob wir uns wirklich Sorgen um unsere Jobs machen müssen, oder ob das Ganze doch nur eine clevere Verkaufsmasche für KI-Premium-Abos ist. Erfahrt, warum Zschäpitz glaubt, dass eine Portion "Paranoia" an der Börse gerade nicht schadet, und warum Deffner trotzdem optimistisch ins "Jahr des Feuerpferdes" blickt. Außerdem zeigen die beiden, warum unter der Oberfläche eine Brutalo-Rotation läuft, wieso ein Welt-ETF das Chaos erstaunlich gut wegsteckt – und warum Dividenden-Aristokraten gerade wie eine Trutzburg wirken, während Big Tech vom „Asset-light“-Liebling zum „Capital-heavy“-Problemfall wird. Und am Ende gibt es die Wette, die alles auf den Punkt bringt: SAP gegen Nvidia. DEFFNER & ZSCHÄPITZ sind wie das wahre Leben. Wie Optimist und Pessimist. Im wöchentlichen WELT-Podcast diskutieren und streiten die Journalisten Dietmar Deffner und Holger Zschäpitz über die wichtigen Wirtschaftsthemen des Alltags. Schreiben Sie uns an: wirtschaftspodcast@welt.de Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutzerklärung: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

    The Exchange
    How AI shockwaves ripple through financial markets

    The Exchange

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 35:03


    Big Tech is splurging around $700 bln on artificial intelligence investments this year, while others are braced for disruption. In this episode of The Big View, Peter Thal Larsen talks to Andrew Sheets, Morgan Stanley's head of fixed income research, about what happens next. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Trench Tech
    Ivoire et ne pas y croire | Mémoire Vive - Laura Sibony

    Trench Tech

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 2:53


    Parasocial : élu mot de l'année, il décrit nos relations à sens unique avec les célébrités… et avec l'intelligence artificielle comme ChatGPT.Comme Pygmalion tombant amoureux de sa statue, nous projetons émotions et intentions sur des IA génératives.Entre mythe antique et usages modernes de l'IA, pourquoi croyons-nous si facilement que la machine nous comprend ?Mémoire Vive, la chronique de Trench Tech qui raconte les mythes et légendes qui façonnent notre vision de l'iA, animée par Laura Sibony.  ***** À PROPOS DE TRENCH TECH *****LE talkshow « Esprits Critiques pour Tech Ethique »Écoutez-nous sur toutes les plateformes de podcast

    Interview - Deutschlandfunk Kultur
    Leben ohne Big Tech - wie ich versuche, digital unabhängig zu werden

    Interview - Deutschlandfunk Kultur

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 6:25


    Kehr, Dota www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Interview

    The Daily
    When A.I. Comes to Town: The Backlash Over Data Centers

    The Daily

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 30:45


    Tech companies are racing to build thousands of huge data centers to power the artificial intelligence revolution. To find the land they need, they are barreling into rural communities across the United States with the promise of good jobs. But not everyone is buying that pitch.Karen Weise, a technology correspondent for The New York Times, tells the story of one county pushing back against Big Tech. Guest: Karen Weise, a technology correspondent for The New York Times.Background reading: What exactly are artificial intelligence companies trying to build? Here's a guide.How large tech companies are offloading the risks of the A.I. boom.At this big Amazon data center in Indiana, everything is supersized for A.I.Photo: AJ Mast for The New York TimesFor more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Red Pilled America
    The Virtual Organism (Part One)

    Red Pilled America

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 52:42 Transcription Available


    Why are there so many Big Tech monopolies, and should anything be done to stop them? To find the answer, in part one of this three-part series, we tell the untold origin story of YouTube. Along the way, we speak to two of the founders of pioneering video hosting service Vimeo, Jake Lodwick & Josh Abramson – the team that changed the face of social media. Episode powered by Ruff Greens and The Licorice Guy. The Virtual Organism (Part Two) airs Wednesday, February 18th, 2026. Support the show: https://redpilledamerica.com/support/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Hidden Forces
    How Big Tech Weaponized the Internet and How to Fix It | Tim Wu

    Hidden Forces

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 47:09


    In Episode 463 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with media and technology historian Tim Wu about how the rise of platform power has become the defining economic event of our time, why it's responsible for much of the current dysfunction (from politics and media to housing and healthcare), and what we can do about it. Wu and Kofinas spend the first hour of their conversation discussing how platform power has become the central form of economic control in our era, why the Internet went from being a free-wheeling and optimistic ecosystem of  entrepreneurship and creativity to one whose business models of extraction dominate it today, and how platforms have been weaponized against their users in order to capture and extract economic value rather than create it. The second hour is devoted to a discussion about the plethora of readily available solutions to our current predicament, like antitrust enforcement, "line of business" restrictions, utility rules and caps, mandated transparency of platform objective functions, and the need for alternative business models that don't treat human users like industrial farm animals to be milked and sheared until every exploitable moment of their attention has been harvested and exhausted. They discuss why the failure of democracy to address obvious economic problems makes the appeal of authoritarianism more attractive, examine the breakdown of healthcare delivery services resulting from platform extraction, and consider whether a publicly funded alternative to large social media platforms like Meta and X could serve the function of a digital public square by improving our public discourse rather than corrupting it. Subscribe to our premium content—including our premium feed, episode transcripts, and Intelligence Reports—by visiting HiddenForces.io/subscribe. If you'd like to join the conversation and become a member of the Hidden Forces Genius community—with benefits like Q&A calls with guests, exclusive research and analysis, in-person events, and dinners—you can also sign up on our subscriber page at HiddenForces.io/subscribe. If you enjoyed today's episode of Hidden Forces, please support the show by: Subscribing on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, SoundCloud, CastBox, or via our RSS Feed Writing us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Join our mailing list at https://hiddenforces.io/newsletter/ Producer & Host: Demetri Kofinas Editor & Engineer: Stylianos Nicolaou Subscribe and support the podcast at https://hiddenforces.io. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @hiddenforcespod Follow Demetri on Twitter at @Kofinas Episode Recorded on 02/09/2026

    The Bay
    Why Silicon Valley Got Cozy With the Military

    The Bay

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 22:25


    Silicon Valley once resisted cooperating with the U.S. military. Google, Meta and OpenAI even had policies banning the use of AI in weapons. Those days now feel like a bygone era, as Big Tech has now embraced working closely with the federal government during President Donald Trump's second term, in large part due to lucrative contracts for military and surveillance technology. This episode first aired on Sept. 3, 2025. Links: The Militarization of Silicon Valley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Citadel Dispatch
    CD191: JUSTIN MOON - AI AS A TOOL FOR FREEDOM

    Citadel Dispatch

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 92:57 Transcription Available


    Justin Moon leads the open source ai initiative at the Human Rights Foundation.Justin on Nostr: https://primal.net/justinmoonHuman Rights Foundation: https://hrf.org/program/ai-for-individual-rights/Easy Open Claw Deployment: https://clawi.ai/EPISODE: 191BLOCK: 936962PRICE: 1473 sats per dollar(00:01:35) Justin Moon and early show memories(00:03:52) OpenClaw(00:04:16) Agents change how we use computers(00:07:07) OpenClaws light bulb moment(00:09:25) Agents as UX glue for Freedom Tech(00:10:00) HRF AI work, self-hosting breakthrough, and running your own stack(00:12:50) AI simplifies hard Bitcoin UX: coin control, backups, photos(00:14:22) OpenClaw + OpenAI: does it matter?(00:16:01) AI leverage for builders: open protocols win(00:19:22) Positive feedback loop: agents and open protocols(00:20:14) Costs vs privacy: local models, token spend, and KYC walls(00:23:15) Local hardware economics and historical parallels(00:27:20) Will capability gaps narrow? Mobile and on-device futures(00:29:56) Cutting-edge vs private setups; data lock-in and training moats(00:31:53) Competition, regulation risks, and hidden capabilities(00:34:05) Chinas open models: incentives, biases, and global adoption(00:38:56) American and European open models; Big Tech dynamics(00:40:56) Apple, hardware positioning, and agent UX form factors(00:42:48) Googles advantage: data, integration, and vertical stack(00:44:32) Acceleration ahead: productivity leaps and societal shifts(00:45:21) Jobs, layoffs, and disruptive labor realignment(00:47:55) From global commons to gated neighborhoods: bots and slop(00:50:21) Nostr as local internet: webs of trust and bot filters(00:51:57) Cancel culture contagion and shrinking public square(00:54:59) Demographic decentralization and small-town resilience(00:55:00) Lean platforms: X/Twitter staffing as canary(00:56:59) Universal high income: incentives and realism(00:58:48) Prepare your household: seize tools, avoid flat feet(01:01:01) Marmot DMs over Nostr: agents need open messaging(01:03:11) Building Pika: encrypted chat and voice over Marmot(01:07:00) Generative UI and real-time media over Nostr(01:10:07) APIs, bans, and why open protocols become the convenient path(01:14:02) Future gates: Bitcoin paywalls, webs of trust, or dystopian KYC(01:17:19) Getting started: try OpenClaw safely and learn by play(01:22:14) Agents, Cashu, and Lightning UX: bots as channel managers(01:25:10) Federations run by machines? Enclaves and AI guardians(01:27:50) Maple, Vora, and bringing self-sovereign AI to mainstream(01:29:00) Security kudos and caveats; Coinbase and cold storage(01:30:02) Justins education plan and upcoming streamsmore info on the show: https://citadeldispatch.comlearn more about me: https://odell.xyz

    Gun Sports Radio
    What the Glock Class Action Lawsuit Means for Gun Owners

    Gun Sports Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 138:33


    A class action lawsuit involving Glock is raising serious questions for gun owners nationwide. Attorney Gary Gibson breaks down what the notice means, what the allegations actually claim, and how to think about your options from a legal and consumer standpoint. The crew also covers NRA leadership addresses Friends of NRA concerns, a Packers player's airport arrest sparks a reciprocity debate, and California moves forward with SB 948's 11% firearm excise tax.   Like, subscribe, and share to help restore the Second Amendment in California! Join this channel to get access to perks:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNcb7PYnVE5ewRqA7Jlb0iw/join Make sure Big Tech can't censor your access to our content and subscribe to our email list:  https://gunownersradio.com/subscribe #2a #guns #gunowners #2ndAmendment #2ACA #ca42a #gunownersradio #gunrights #gunownersrights #rkba #shallnotbeinfringed #pewpew

    Market Maker
    Inside the Biggest M&A Deals You Need To Know (Glencore, Schroders, Paramount, Anthropic)

    Market Maker

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 61:39


    In this episode of the Market Maker Podcast, we break down the major M&A transactions reshaping global markets, spanning banking, asset management, mining, media and artificial intelligence.We begin with Santander's $12.2 billion acquisition of Webster Bank and examine what this signals about European banks expanding into the United States. We discuss capital efficiency, deposit strategy and the broader shift in global banking power.Next, we analyse Nuveen's $13.5 billion takeover of Schroders, creating a $2.5 trillion asset management group. We explore consolidation in active management, competitive pressure from passive giants, and what this means for London-listed institutions.We then turn to the mining sector, where merger talks between Rio Tinto and Glencore have once again collapsed. We examine copper's growing strategic importance in the AI era, valuation disagreements, and the geopolitical complexities surrounding critical minerals.In media, Paramount strengthens its $108 billion hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery. We break down ticking fees, breakup guarantees and how deal structuring can determine takeover outcomes.Finally, we cover Anthropic's $30 billion capital raise at a $350 billion valuation and discuss the sustainability of the AI funding race as competition intensifies between OpenAI, Big Tech and emerging players.If you're interested in mergers and acquisitions, global markets, corporate strategy and the forces shaping capital allocation, this episode provides a structured deep dive into the week's most important developments.(00:00) Episode Overview(02:42) Santander's $12BN US Deal(21:20) Nuveen Buys Schroders(36:02) Mining Mega-Merger Fails(45:57) $108BN Media Takeover Battle(53:37) Anthropic's $30BN Raise

    Power User with Taylor Lorenz
    The Man Who Created the Internet's Most Important Law: Sen. Wyden Reveals What Big Tech Won't Tell You

    Power User with Taylor Lorenz

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 19:39


    Sen. Ron Wyden speaks about Section 230, internet freedom, free speech, and how Trump is pushing big tech's policies. Big Tech interest groups and reactionary non-profits are spending millions to try to get Section 230 revoked. My work is 100% self-funded. This series is not backed by any advertisers or tech giants. If you value this reporting, please, please support the channel: Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/taylorlorenz    Subscribe to my Substack:  https://www.usermag.co Section 230 is one of the most important, and most misunderstood, laws in the history of the internet. In this episode of my Section 230 mini series, I sit down with Senator Ron Wyden, one of the original co authors of Section 230, to break down what the law actually does, why it exists, and what would happen if it were repealed. Section 230 protects user generated content and ensures platforms are not treated as the speaker of everything posted online. Without it, social media platforms, forums, comment sections, Wikipedia, Reddit, and any website that hosted user generated content could be sued out of existence.There is growing political pressure to "reform" aka dismantle Section 230 entirely. If you care about online privacy, free speech, data surveillance, algorithm accountability, Big Tech regulation, or the future of the internet, I hope you'll watch!This is part two of my Section 230 deep dive series taking place every Monday. Follow me:https://www.instagram.com/taylorlorenz       https://www.instagram.com/taylorlorenz3.0      https://www.tiktok.com/@taylorlorenz  https://bsky.app/profile/taylorlorenz.bsky.social  https://twitter.com/taylorlorenz  We cover:• What Section 230 really says• Why both the left and right are attacking it• Whether repealing 230 would protect kids• The truth about Big Tech and liability• Identity verification and online privacy• Surveillance advertising and algorithm regulation• What free speech online actually means• Why generative AI is not covered by Section 230

    Voices for Excellence
    AI, Empowerment, and the End of Average: Mike Yates Rewrites the Learning Playbook

    Voices for Excellence

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 55:51 Transcription Available


    How do we build the future of learning with—and not against—the forces of innovation transforming society?In this visionary episode of Voices for Excellence, Dr. Michael Conner sits down with Mike Yates—education disruptor, creative strategist, and a national leader shaping the future of teaching through AI and learner-centered design. From leading AI innovation at Teach For America's Reinvention Lab to helping launch Alpha, one of the most talked-about school models in the country, Mike brings a rare combination of tech fluency, classroom insight, and a relentless push for equity-driven excellence.Grounding the conversation in what students truly need—schools they love, learning that matters, and life-readiness that empowers—Mike shares raw truths and bold strategies for unlocking student potential through agency, design, and affirmation. He also offers a candid look into his personal why: a student who once hated school but now champions joyful, rigorous, and radically different models of learning.Together, Dr. Conner and Mike explore how AI must be used not as a substitute for teachers, but as a tool to unleash their genius—and how reengineering teacher preparation, redefining mastery, and resisting fossilized systems are no longer optional if we want all students to thrive.What you'll learn in this episode:Bold Reimagination: How Alpha Schools deliver world-class outcomes in just two hours a day—and the deeper design thinking behind their successAI for Equity: Teach For America's radical redefinition of teacher training to prepare future-ready educators with powerful AI toolsUnlearning as Leadership: How dismantling traditional pedagogies opens space for excellence, authenticity, and cultural alignment in classrooms Design Over Directives: Why the designers of tomorrow—not just instructors—will define the future of learningPower of the Pivot: Why students need real-world, high-stakes learning models—and how systems can start small but think bigTech as Amplifier: How generative and agentic AI can elevate human connection, not replace it—if leveraged with empathy and precisionMike's work reminds us: the systems we build today decide who gets to lead tomorrow. This episode is a must-listen for education leaders ready to rise to the moment and build a future where every learner thrives. Through frameworks, lived experience, and actionable design strategies, this conversation advances Dr. Conner's mission to architect equitable, innovative, and high-performing ecosystems for all.Subscribe and share to continue driving the future of education for all.

    The Codcast
    Big tech is watching (with Kade Crockford)

    The Codcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 31:13


    This week on the Codcast – what does online surveillance look like in 2026? CommonWealth Beacon reporter Jennifer Smith talks with Kade Crockford, director of technology and justice programs at the ACLU of Massachusetts. They discuss the biggest misconceptions about data privacy online, why your information is valuable and vulnerable, and legislation proposed at the state level to limit who can see and sell user data.

    OHNE AKTIEN WIRD SCHWER - Tägliche Börsen-News
    “Rohstoff-Superzyklus x Big-Tech” - Airbnb vs Expedia, Rivian, Pinterest & Coinbase

    OHNE AKTIEN WIRD SCHWER - Tägliche Börsen-News

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 13:00


    Aktien hören ist gut. Aktien kaufen ist noch besser. Unser Partner Scalable Capital ist jetzt Bank und bietet euch dadurch jetzt noch bessere Konditionen. Mehr Infos findet ihr unter: scalable.capital/oaws. Pinterest zeigt: Meta geht's gut. Coinbase zeigt: Instis sind stabil. Rivian zeigt: E-Autowachstum ist möglich. Außerdem gibt's Zahlen von Roku und Moderna. Und Sumitomo Forestry baut Häuser für Amis mit Tri Pointe Homes. Stecken wir in einem der krassesten Rohstoff-Superzyklen ever? Jeff Currie sagt: Ja. Airbnb (WKN: A2QG35) oder Expedia (WKN: A1JRLJ) - wer wird mehr von KI bedroht? Und was hat Walmart damit zu tun? Diesen Podcast vom 16.02.2026, 3:00 Uhr stellt dir die Podstars GmbH (Noah Leidinger) zur Verfügung.

    NZZ Akzent
    Big Tech vor Gericht: Historische Klagewelle gegen Social Media

    NZZ Akzent

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 17:21 Transcription Available


    In Los Angeles hat ein Prozess gegen die grossen Social-Media-Firmen Meta, Google und Snapchat begonnen. Die Klägerin wirft den Firmen vor, ihre Jugend durch gezielte Suchtmechanismen ruiniert zu haben. Depressionen, Essstörungen und Suizidgedanken – die Vorwürfe wiegen schwer und betreffen eine ganze Generation. Korrespondentin Marie-Astrid Langer erklärt, warum dieser Prozess eine neue Ära einläutet. Es geht nicht mehr nur um die Moderation von Inhalten, sondern um das Design der Plattformen selbst. Interne Dokumente legen nahe, dass sich Mitarbeiter bei Facebook und Instagram ihrer Rolle durchaus bewusst waren. Doch wie stehen die Chancen, dass die Kläger tatsächlich gegen die Tech-Giganten gewinnen? Gast: Marie-Astrid Langer, USA-Korrespondentin Host: Simon Schaffer Den Hintergrund zu diesen Prozessen findest du [hier](https://www.nzz.ch/technologie/der-tabak-moment-von-social-media-junge-erwachsene-beschuldigen-instagram-tiktok-und-co-sie-suechtig-gemacht-zu-haben-ld.1923401). Für ein Probeabo der NZZ gehts [hierlang](https://abo.nzz.ch/25077808-2).

    Voices of VR Podcast – Designing for Virtual Reality
    #1710: When Integration Becomes Subordination: Big Tech Parallels in Carney’s Davos Speech & Untethering from the AI Big Brother

    Voices of VR Podcast – Designing for Virtual Reality

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 53:59


    Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney gave a rousing speech at the World Economic Forum on January 20, 2026 about the rupture of the rules-based order of the globalized economy, and he emphasized the need to build new coalitions to sustain the pressure coming from the United States' emerging authoritarianism. Carney said, “Great powers have begun using economic integration as weapons, tariffs as leverage, financial infrastructure as coercion, supply chains as vulnerabilities to be exploited. You cannot live within the lie of mutual benefit through integration, when integration becomes the source of your subordination.” Just as globalized, economic integrations are being weaponized by the United States, then Big Tech's integrations woven throughout our lives will continue to become the source of our own subordination, especially as surveillance capitalism heads towards it's logical conclusion of an all-pervasive, AI Big Brother, perhaps eventually explicitly tied into authoritarian governments. The AI Big Brother has already started within the context of private companies, but with the outdated Third-Party doctrine of the Fourth Amendment, then any data given to a third party has "no legitimate 'expectation of privacy'." From UNITED STATES v. MILLER (1976): "The Fourth Amendment does not prohibit the obtaining of information revealed to a third party and conveyed by him to Government authorities." So the US government can request almost any data shared with a third party without a warrant, and given Big Tech's cozy relationship to a democratically-backsliding US government, then who knows what kinds of backroom deals are being made to automate data sharing. We're already in an era where almost all data given to a third party is not considered to be private, and you can start to see some early indications for how this can go wrong in Taylor Lorenz's interview with 404 Media's Joe Cox about ICE's surveillance technologies. It seems likely that we are entering into the very early phases of Orwell's worst nightmare of a 1984 surveillance state powered by Big Tech's AI. In this op-ed podcast episode, I connect some dots between Carney's Davos speech about the hegemonic forces in the geopolitical sphere and the parallels with Big Tech's push towards "contextually aware-AI," which is just an always-on AI that is surveillance capitalism on steroids. Carney's speech provides a lot of insights for how Canada is navigating this new reality where the rules-based order on the International stage seems to be dissolving. One of his deepest insights is to simply name the truth, and to describe precisely what is happening. He refers to a powerful story from Vaclav Havel's The Power of the Powerless where shopkeepers eventually "took their [propaganda] signs down" during communist rule after they were no longer willing to live within a lie. Carney says: "The system's power comes not from its truth, but from everyone's willingness to perform as if it were true, and its fragility comes from the same source. When even one person stops performing, when the greengrocer removes his sign, the illusion begins to crack. Friends, it is time for companies and countries to take their signs down." Taking down metaphoric signs breaks the spell of the collective performative ritual that sustains the power of an authoritarian regime. Taking a sign down is also the embodiment of the first lesson of Timothy Synder's On Tyranny, which is "Do Not Obey in Advance." This lesson is certainly easier said than done, and I've been surprised how pervasive and powerful the chilling effects to remain silent can be. I find myself self-censoring, going dark on social media, and just generally not speaking the full truth as I see it. So this episode is a step in that direction of trying to name things as I see them, but also drawing the parallels between these broader political contexts and how they're collapsing into the technological contexts.

    The Bulwark Podcast
    Scott Galloway: Time to Send a Message to the CEOs

    The Bulwark Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 50:59


    In addition to protesting and voting, we have another option hiding in plain sight against this administration: our economic power. Scott says resistance should also include unsubscribing—from one or more streaming platforms, from LLMs, or from ride hailing platforms. Stick it to the CEOs who are enabling Trump and take a piece of hyde out of Big Tech, especially Tim Cook's Apple. There should be an economic downside to supporting ICE. After all, the day Alex Pretti was murdered, Cook was at the White House for a “Melania” screening. Plus, the weak job growth numbers under Trump, the shabby state of our healthcare system, the dangers v. the benefits of AI, the unregulated predictions markets are a breeding ground for bad actors, and young men need to get off their screens, and focus on being healthy, smart, and kind. Scott Galloway joins Tim Miller for the weekend pod.show notes Scott's "Resist and Unsubscribe" "Notes on Being a Man," Scott's latest book The Prof G podcasts "Raging Moderates" pod with Scott and Jessica Tarlov "Pivot" podcast with Scott and Kara Swisher Tim's playlist Tickets are now on sale for our LIVE shows in Dallas on March 18 and in Austin on March 19. Plus, we have a handful of seats still available for our second show in Minneapolis on February 18. TheBulwark.com/Events.

    Pivot
    Google Nest's Surveillance Secret, Bondi's Epstein Meltdown, Meta & YouTube in Court

    Pivot

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 65:39


    Kara and Scott discuss AG Pam Bondi's disastrous testimony on the Epstein files and Big Tech's day in court as Meta and YouTube face trial for deliberately addicting young users. Then, the Nancy Guthrie disappearance case reveals that Google Nest stores “deleted" video, and an Anthropic researcher resigns, warning the “world is in peril.” Plus, Hong Kong media mogul and activist Jimmy Lai is sentenced to 20 years in prison, and Antitrust Chief Gail Slater resigns. Also, Scott predicts IPO trouble for OpenAI. Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠.Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcastofficial⁠⁠.Follow us on Bluesky at ⁠⁠@pivotpod.bsky.social⁠⁠Follow us on TikTok at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcast⁠⁠.Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email pivot@voxmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Prof G Show with Scott Galloway
    Trump and Canada, How ‘Resist and Unsubscribe' Affects Scott's Investments, and the Power of Focus

    The Prof G Show with Scott Galloway

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 26:33


    Scott weighs in on Trump's escalating rhetoric toward Canada, explains why he's unsubscribing from Uber, Amazon, and other Big Tech platforms, and argues that the biggest competitive advantage most people ignore is ruthless focus. Want to be featured in a future episode? Send a voice recording to officehours@profgmedia.com, or drop your question in the r/ScottGalloway subreddit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    KERA's Think
    You might be paying Amazon's power bill

    KERA's Think

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 46:14


    Big tech pretty much runs our lives; will these companies one day own power grids, too? Karen Weise, technology correspondent for The New York Times, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss how tech is driving up electricity costs for everyone, why municipalities are scrambling to upgrade their grids, and the prospects for selling power to cities that need it most. Her article is “Big Tech's A.I. Data Centers Are Driving Up Electricity Bills for Everyone.” Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    The New Abnormal
    I Know the Secret of How to Cripple Trump

    The New Abnormal

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 37:40


    The Daily Beast's Executive Editor Hugh Dougherty speaks with Professor Scott Galloway about his provocative new campaign, “Resist and Unsubscribe,” a call for consumers to hit what he calls the “soft tissue” of the Trump era—Big Tech's revenue growth. Galloway argues that the only force Trump truly listens to is the market, and that even small acts—canceling Amazon Prime, downgrading ChatGPT, ditching Uber—can send outsized signals to CEOs and shareholders if done collectively. In a wide-ranging, fiery conversation, he explains why he's selling his Apple stock, confronting corporate leaders he says privately agree with him, and betting that 10 companies controlling 40 percent of the S&P represent an Achilles' heel for political power. From ICE protests to crypto grift, AI-fueled layoffs to the “manosphere” wobbling on Trump, Galloway lays out a theory of economic activism designed to rattle boardrooms before it rattles Washington—so can unsubscribing from a few tech platforms really shake the most powerful men in America? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Pivot
    AI Spending Spree, Crypto Winter, and Kara's Message to Jeff Bezos

    Pivot

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 71:00


    Kara and Scott break down the Super Bowl ads, and the backlash over Bad Bunny's halftime show. Then, they look at what's next for crypto, as Bitcoin and major tokens plummet. Plus, Amazon and Big Tech continue their AI spending spree, Trump throws his support behind the Nexstar–Tegna merger, and Kara has a message for Jeff Bezos. Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠.Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcastofficial⁠⁠.Follow us on Bluesky at ⁠⁠@pivotpod.bsky.social⁠⁠Follow us on TikTok at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcast⁠⁠.Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email Pivot@voxmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices